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    HP ProBook 4720s Review Discussion

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by dietcokefiend, Aug 2, 2010.

  1. dietcokefiend

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    The HP ProBook 4720s is a new 17-inch notebook aimed at small and medium business users. Replacing the older 4710s, this model adds the newer Intel Core i3 and i5 processors with ATI Radeon 4350 dedicated graphics. Read on to see how well it holds up to our tests and if you should consider adding it to your arsenal of business machines.



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  2. Ahbeyvuhgehduh

    Ahbeyvuhgehduh Lost in contemplation....

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    Weird about the one hotspot on the bottom of the notebook ... on the topside the temps looked MUCH cooler.

    Seems an "okay" notebook otherwise and I like the keyboard style, but I personally will stick with HP's elitebook series. ;)
     
    Ahbeyvuhgehduh, Aug 2, 2010
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    ppj Newbie

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    17 inches display and only 1600 x 900? And for business users? As a business user, I would want to have more vertical real estate, certainly more than 900.
     
    ppj, Aug 2, 2010
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    Bullit Notebook Deity

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    Well i was curious about matte display...
     
    Bullit, Aug 3, 2010
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    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    We business users need 17" 1366x768 resolution and super glossy screens. :(

    Great review by the way. :D
     
    DEagleson, Aug 3, 2010
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    dietcokefiend DietGreenTeaFiend

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    I still will never forgive the library lady who set all the 20" Trinitrons to 1024x768 resolution at my high school. :mad:
     
    dietcokefiend, Aug 3, 2010
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    IdontexistM8 Notebook Consultant

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    IdontexistM8, Aug 4, 2010
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    IdontexistM8 Notebook Consultant

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    One thing I would to pick up from the review is the lack of underside access. I think this is the most disappointing aspect of the machine. As I've not been avidly checking the laptop market for some time so I'm not aware whether this is becoming the norm in the 'business' ranges. However it is something of a pain. I normally take out the shipped HDD for a Samsung as a matter of preference. I can't say I'm looking forward to taking the machine half apart to gain access to the drive trap.

    I'm curious to know whether opening up the unit would in any way void the warranty. Edit - Just called HP and as long as you do it without causing any damage/problems it's fine.

    Must admit I'm tempted to get a 128GB SSD, as I rarely use a great deal on a system drive and it would whip along like nobody's business.
     
    IdontexistM8, Aug 5, 2010
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    IdontexistM8 Notebook Consultant

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    Quick update on this. . .

    I thought I'd check out how much you have to do to gain access to the HDD. So it's. . .

    3x screws in the battery compartment.
    2x screws by the hinges to remove switch cover (access under rubber screw caps, which were not at all easy to remove without damaging the unit)
    2x screws under switch cover to remove keyboard
    3x screws to remove palm rest, then you can actually see the drive cage!

    That's as far as I got on my dummy run, and with the machine half apart, I reckon there's at least 3 more screws to get the drive out and then of course 4 to unscrew to get it out the chassis/holder.

    Well done to HP for making it as easy as possible! :rolleyes: Ordered a 64GB Kingston V+ SSD which goes in next week :D
     
    IdontexistM8, Aug 13, 2010
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