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HP EliteBook 8440p/WH257UT/WH258UT

HP EliteBook 8440p/WH257UT/WH258UT

78 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Design (14)
Keyboard (13)
Build quality (11)
Battery (11)
Performance (8)

Negative
Screen (4)
Connectivity (2)

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Product Specifications

alaTest has collected and analyzed 77 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the performance and build quality are overall positive. The battery and keyboard also get good feedback. Reviews about the touchpad and value for money are different. Some have doubts about the connectivity and screen.

design, keyboard, battery, build quality, performance

screen, connectivity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the HP EliteBook 8440p/WH257UT/WH258UT is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Sebastian Jentsch (notebookcheck.net)

Review HP EliteBook 8440p-WJ681AW Notebook

Business Toolbox. Those who need a notebook as a constant compani ...

Solid and high-end workmanship ; Matt, bright display ; Ideal touchpad & trackpoint devices ; Feedback strong keyboard ; Security functions (TPM, fingerprint, etc.) ; High manageability (BIOS) ; Good battery life ; Quiet in normal mode ; Low waste air...

Poor viewing angles ; Low contrast ; HDD humming

Thoroughly conceived for everyday use and uncompromisingly designed for stability. If you find reason for complaint, you must be very demanding

Apr, 2010

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Editor's Choice!

Expert review by: Michael A. Prospero (laptopmag.com)

HP EliteBook 8440p

An aggressively priced business notebook that's fast and built to last.

For business users on a budget, the HP EliteBook 8440p represents a very good bargain. You get excellent Core i5 performance, decent battery life, and a stylish, sturdy chassis for less than $1,000. Considering an identically configured Lenovo ThinkPad...

Jun, 2010

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EDITORS' CHOICE

Expert review by: Nick Mokey (digitaltrends.com)

HP EliteBook 8440p

Business” notebooks typically conjure up images of ugly, stripped down machines meant to crunch numbers on the barest budget possible – and keep ticking well after being handed down from executives to grunts. HP's EliteBook series bucks the trend....

Pros ; Outstanding fit and finish ; Built rugged for durability ; Brawny Intel Core i5 processor ; Business-class keyboard comfortable for typing ; Matte displays works well in most lighting, leans back 180 degrees ; Excellent selection of ports ;...

Anemic speakers ; Average battery life ; Smallish trackpad

HP’s stylish 14-inch EliteBook proves that power, good looks and durability can all go hand in hand.

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by: (consumersearch.com)

HP EliteBook 8440p Review

HP EliteBook 8440p reviewed by ConsumerSearch, which notes pros and cons, along with reviews and ratings for the HP EliteBook 8440p and comparisons to other Laptops

Good performance for business tasks; Anti-glare display; Rugged and durable; Excellent keyboard

Small touchpad; Average battery life; Not suitable for serious gaming

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by: lang2009 (blog.laptopz.com )

HP Elitebook 8440p Laptop Review

On this review, we will know the details of HP's new laptop: HP EliteBook 8440p, it is a new laptop with Intel Core i7 processors and top-level model NVIDIA Quadro NVS 3100M professional graphics card, HP EliteBook 8440p has a strong office performance...

Then we test HP EliteBook 8440p graphics performance by 3DMark 06 test at the resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels and 1600 × 900 pixels (8440p's maximum pixel).

Jul, 2010

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TOP TEN REVIEWS - EXELLENCE

Expert review by: (toptenreviews.com)

HP EliteBook

With a variety of features, security options, power and more, the HP EliteBook 8460p will help you accomplish all your work, whether you're on long business trips or just taking your workload home. We were impressed with its design and durability, and...

The HP EliteBook 8460p provides a long battery life and has a durable design

This business laptop does not offer an HDMI port

This HP laptop delivers quality performance with a sleek design and rugged durability.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the HP EliteBook 8440p/WH257UT/WH258UT

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of the HP EliteBook 8440p/WH257UT/WH258UT from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

keyboard, performance, screen, portability, usability

value for money

56% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Grey Brother (circuitcity.com)

Good Buy

Solid. Fast. Reliable. I travel a fair bit and needed something that was not too heavy to lug around but that would be robust enough to put up with the occasional bumps and grinds of life on the road. This unit fits the bill admirably and is an...

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: lhietpas (cdw.com)

HP Pro Slim Top Load Case for 8440p/8540p

Good machine, for a home system. I have a feeling that these should be able to last awhile without any hardware problems.

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: Scott Alan Miller (cdw.com)

HP Pro Slim Top Load Case for 8440p/8540p

That woudl actually be a four core processor. i7 doesn't even come in oct. Good machine, but for home users. More of an awesome media and gaming rig than for business use.

Aug, 2012

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Product Specifications

Audio Input

Type:Microphone / Stereo microphone/Stereo microphone

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Run Time (Up To):6.5hour(s)

Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:3MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:9.3in

Height:1.2in

Weight:5.1lbs

Width:13.2in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:14in

Diagonal Size (metric):35.6cm

Max Resolution:1366 x 768/1600 x 900

Technology:TFT active matrix

Widescreen Display:

Yes

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified:

Yes

Header

Compatibility:PC

Country Kits:United States

Localization:English

Manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard

Model:8440p

Packaged Quantity:1

Product Line:HP EliteBook

Input Device

Type:Pointing stick / Touchpad / Keyboard

Miscellaneous

Color:Platinum

Manufacturer Selling Program:HP Smart Buy

Modem

Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps

Protocols & Specifications:ITU V.34 / ITU V.32bis / ITU V.29 / ITU V.22bis / Bell 212A / ITU V.21 / ITU V.17 / ITU V.23 / ITU V.27ter / ITU V.8bis / Bell 103J / ITU V.92 / ITU T.30 / ITU T.4 / ITU V.250 / ITU V.251 / ITU V.80/ITU V.80 / ITU V.251 / ITU V.250 / ITU T.4 / ITU T.30 / ITU V.92 / Bell 103J / ITU V.8bis / ITU V.27ter / ITU V.23 / ITU V.17

Type:None / Fax / modem

Networking

Data Link Protocol:IEEE 802.11n (draft) / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / Gigabit Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Bluetooth 2.1 EDR/IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / Gigabit Ethernet / Bluetooth 2.1 EDR

Type:Network adapter

Wireless LAN Supported:

Yes

Wireless Protocol:802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) / Bluetooth 2.1 EDR/802.11 a/b/g/n / Bluetooth 2.1 EDR

Notebook Camera

Camera Type:Integrated

Optical Storage

Read Speed:24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)

Rewrite Speed:16x (CD) / 4x (DVD / 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)/16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

Type:DVD

Write Speed:24x (CD) / 8x (DVD

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows 7 Professional/Microsoft Windows 7 Professional / XP Professional downgrade

Processor

64-bit Computing:

Yes

Clock Speed:2.4GHz

Manufacturer:Intel

Multi-Core Technology:Dual-Core

Processor Number:I5-520M

Type:Core i5

RAM

Installed Size:2GB

Max Supported Size:8GB

Technology:DDR3 SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:3 years warranty

Software

Microsoft Office Ready:Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.