Processor Intel Core i7-820QM Processor Memory 2 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32 Display 15.6-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD+ anti-glare System Graphics NVIDIA Quadro FX 880M graphics with 1 GB dedicated DDR3 video memory Hard Disk Drive 250 GB 7200 rpm SATA II Optical Drive DVD-ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Blu-ray R/RE DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Web Cam 2 MP Bluetooth Dimensions 14.7 x 9.9 x 1.28 in (373.5 x 251.5 x 32.4 mm) Weight 6.5 lb Power 150-watt Smart AC adapter I/O Ports 3 USB 2.0 2 USB 3.0 1 eSATA 1 AC power 1 RJ-11 1 RJ-45 1 docking connector 1 secondary battery connector Network Integrated Intel Gigabit Network Connection Sound High definition audio Integrated stereo speakers Integrated dual-microphone array Expansion Slots Battery 8-cell (73 WHr) Li-Ion Warranty HP Services offers limited 3-year standard parts and labor onsite, next business day warranty, and toll-free 7 x 24 hardware technical phone support 1-year limited warranty on primary battery. On-site service and warranty upgrades are also available.

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HP EliteBook Mobile Workstation 8540w

Finally, a mobile workstation that not only performs well but also looks good and stylish. HP EliteBook Mobile Workstation 8540w is worth applause for its powerful and elegant design that also packs good performance inside. Most of the buyers may not make out that this new laptop from HP is designed with military specifications. It can withstand high temperature, vibration, dust and all adverse conditions and yet possesses dignified looks.

Among its best features, the laptop has a DuraKey keyboard which offers a wonderful typing experience. Though, most of the buyers will not like the small size of the touchpad. The 15.6 inch wide screen LCD screen in the Laptop is another attractive feature with 1,600 x 900 pixel resolution. Wonderful color viewing can be expected from the screen.

As far as the processor is concerned, one may choose among two Core i5 and four Core i7 configurations to obtain good performance out of the laptop. The buyers also have the choices to install up to 32 GB of memory and 500 GB of hard drive in the laptop. There are total of five USB ports, including 2 USB 3.0 and 3 USB 2.0 ports. VGA and DisplayPort, eSATA and Mini-FireWire are other ports available in this design. There is support for Bluetooth, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and modem-based network connectivity.

HP arranges for full security through features like HP ProtectTool and Computrace LoJack Pro. So, what one gets from EliteBook 8540w includes style, security, great performance and great value for the money invested in it.