HP/Compaq :: HP EliteBook 8540w/8740w Vs. MacBookPros
May 4, 2010
considering between these, any HP owners out there that could give me some feedback (subjective+bonus objective benchmarks)?
Any reviews+video reviews of the EliteBook 8540w/8740w that you deem accurate?
How do you like the trackpad, multitouch anygood?
Display quality I hear is excellent but 16:9 format vs 16:10 for a pro line ok?
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Mar 4, 2010
Both are coming and both will be united in one package (Source).
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May 5, 2010
I decided to go with a HP Elitebook this year because I got a great deal for a 8540w.
If you plan to do a clean install with your use the HP Support Assistent to install all the drivers, it's much more compfortable than using the SoftPaq INstaller or even install all by hand: Support Assistent Download
Case
The magnesium case of the Elitebook is realy great. Hard as a rock, nothing is flexing and the cool feeling of the brushed aluminium is very exclusive. A Thinkpad T510, which by itself feels pretty solid (despite some keyboard- and palmrest-flexing), feels like cheap plastic compared to the Elitebook.
The display is completly covered by a magnesium case covered with a brushed aluminium surface and has the same great touch as the palmrest. The hinges keep the display tight in place, no bouncing at all, but you can open it by using only one hand. The Thinkpad needs two hands, because the base unit gets lifted too if you don't push it down....
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May 13, 2014
I used a Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit installation DVD to replace Windows 7 Professional 64-bit on my Elitebook 8740w. In the end, I used a clean installation as the upgrade option ended up with a fail error. However, after doing the clean install, it can't detect any wifi. What drivers am I likely to need to download and re-install?
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Jun 28, 2014
I had to reformat my laptop - i think i now need to install many drivers though HP website link to HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR) does not work
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Jan 17, 2012
HP Elitebook 8540W, HP Docking Station VB043AA#ABA, Windows 7 64-bit; audio out works fine from laptop internal speakers and laptop headphone jack; when I plug speaker cord into line-out on docking station, the sound continues to come from the internal speakers; when I right-click speaker icon and select "playback devices" I see "Speakers / HP" and "Headphones (RTC)" but I don't see any option to switch to docking station lineout.
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Sep 2, 2014
I bought two new KTH X3BS/4G Modules for my Elitbook 8740w. They show up in the BIOS as 8GB. RAM test says everything is oke. When I start the notebook it has all kind of blue screens.
Mostly it says DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL.
Maybe it's a timing problem. Where can I change the timings? I don't find any options in the BIOS.
I tried booting linux. Also doesn't work and hangs. I did the BIOS Update to the newest version...
The problem might be, that the memory is only supported on 8740w QUAD Core Machines. My Machine is only dual core i5 m520.
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Jul 29, 2014
I have an Elitebook 8540w laptop. I wanted to upgrade RAM memory from 2x2GB to 2x4GB. I bought not a kit of 2x4GB as i wanted to, instead I bought two 4GB memory chips from HP.
After replacing the modules the laptop does not boot up.
What has been done:
- Bios Default Restore
My first question is: i realize it is better to buy a kit of 2 matched chips, but is it a must?
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Jan 12, 2015
I just purchased a used Elitebook 8540w with i7 quad core and four memory slots (I love it!). It is running 64 bit Windows 7 Professional It came with one 4gb memory module and I purchased an additional 4gb module to bring total RAM to 8gb.
I have the HP document that shows for two 4gb memory modules, one should be in memory slot 1 and the other in memory slot 3 for correct functioning of dual channel memory. All set right?
Not quite. In the Elitebook 8540w, the primary memory slots under the keyboard are clearly labeled "1" and "2" However, the expansion memory slots on the underside of the chassis are also clearly labeled "1" and "2" Opps! There is no "3" and there is no "4" In which of the unfilled three slots do I install the second 4gb module for correct functioning of dual channel memory?
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Apr 5, 2010
The specs seem great. Magnesium chassis (compared to ABS plastic for Thinkpad), durable aluminum finish, and a coated keyboard.
How is the sound compared to the Thinkpad (My W500 is VERY quiet)?
How is the track point and keyboard compared a Thinkpad?
How is the screen compared to a Thinkpad (I can't imagine it is worse!)?
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Feb 28, 2010
I'm a casual gamer (mostly WoW, and that's not much of late) but a heavy developer, mostly server stuff. So that means virtualization. My current rig is just too old/slow to handle what I'm looking to do. So, I'm looking to step up.
The biggest thing for me that I'd really like is to be able to handle 2 internal drives. Eventually SSD, but not have to start that way. I can't seem to find that piece of info on the ENVY. The 8540w does have this capability.
So, that being the case, does anyone see issues w/the ENVY instead of the 8540w? Looking at the available specs, the video card doesn't have the DDR5 option the 8540w has, but I'm thinking that might be ok. CPU choices are comparable, as is the RAM speed...
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Jan 7, 2010
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Regarding 8540w/p models:
15.6" display = fail
"15.6-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD+1 anti-glare (1600 x 900), 15.6-inch diagonal LED-backlit FHD1 anti-glare (1920 x 1080)"
Quad-channel memory @ 1333mhz = win
DDR3 SDRAM, 1066/1333 MHz, *four slots supporting dual- or quad-channel memory2,1024/2048/4096 MB SODIMMs, up to 16384 MB total with Intel quad-core processor. NOTE: On models configured with 1066 MHz FSB dual-core processor, memory bus is dual-channel running at a maximum of 1066 MHz., and maximum total memory is limited to 8102 MB2
*Memory speed is processor dependent
USB 3.0 = win
Dedicated numeric keypad on 15" class notebook = win
Nvidia graphics with no ATI option = fail
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Jun 11, 2009
For those interested, Gizmondo has a review up with Benchmarks for the new 13 and 15" macbooks. [url]
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Nov 7, 2009
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
T9400 2.53GHz 6MB L2
Memory 2gb 667mhz
320gb HHD
I wanted to upgrade my ram in my 6930p Right now I have to temp ram 2gb 667mhz. I want to upgrade to a 800mhz but I don't know how much I should get I wanted 8gb but I'm not going to play much hard core games so this might be to much.
What do you consider to be the best overall memory needed for games and App.
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Aug 19, 2009
I'm really impressed with this computer (HP EB 2530p) but read in the review that the fan tends to get loud and that it get's fairly hot.
Exactly how loud does the fan get? I'm a student and I dont want to sit in a room with 200 other students looking at me and my loud laptop hehe. Is it really noticable/annoying when under medium load (word/excel + youtube perhaps)?
Also regarding these temperatures, does it get uncomfortably hot should you sit with it in your lap for an hour or 2?
I'm not sure if I beef up all the "cons" because I'm so picky, but if I am, please tell me to wake up :-)
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Mar 22, 2010
Anyone else looking at getting the HP EliteBook 2540p? The pre-configured ones are now up for ordering at HP's website [url] . I'm trying to decide between this and the Lenovo X201(s). And I still can't decide if I need a optical drive or not and if it's worth losing the extra graphics processing speed with the LM processors vs. the M.
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Oct 6, 2009
I'm aiming to buy a new HP EliteBook 6930p in January 2010. There are a few issues that I've read about which concern me, however.
Some of these I have read have been fixed, although I haven't seen much in the way of confirmation of this. So I'm wondering, of these, have any been fixed in the latest production models of the 6930p?
1) The lid takes too much pressure to shut and/or doesn't stay shut.
2) The battery is loose when attached (any danger of it falling off?)
3) CPU whine -- I'm planning on getting it with a P8800 and ATI HD 3450 256MB, if that matters.
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Feb 16, 2010
I have been looking at the Dell Latitude e6400, Lenovo T410, and the HP Elitebook 8440P. Dell is slow on the tech refresh of the Latitude and the T410 is not as solid as I would like (Plastic, Loose Battery, Squeaky Keyboard).
I am learning that you really cant customize an HP unless you don't care about the price tag. I mostly use Business Apps, Cloud Services, and Demo software/hardware products (Demos in Virtual Box Machines). My main criteria is a light weight, durable machine. Of course the faster the better!!!
An 8440P with i5-520M, Integrated Graphics, 1600x900, 4GB Ram, and 250 GB HDD is over $2K when customized.
Pre-configured with an i7-620M, NVIDIA NVS 3100 (512 MB), 1600x900, 4GB RAM, and 320 GB HDD is $1500.
Will the i7 and NVIDIA significantly reduce the battery life and run warmer?
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Nov 30, 2009
I just bought the highest end HP book available for work. But I need to overclock it just a bit. Its lagging a little while doing Cad applications.
Specs
P8600 2.4Ghz
4G PC2-6400 6-6-6-18
Graphics Nvidia Quadro FX 770M
Hitachi 160G 7200RPM HD (HTS723225L9A360)
How can i overclock the processor a little?
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Oct 17, 2009
I just swap out the the motherboard for a working one and change all the components inside and the monitor don't power on. All the lights show the fan spins but no picture. Before I did the motherboard swap the same thing happen. The shop I took it to said it needed a discharge from the build up over time. After the unfix-able corrupt bios problem I was force to swap boards. How do I do the static discharge? I ground myself with a steel pipe took apart everything put it back together still the same.
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Jan 17, 2010
been comparing the differences in these two machines. look very similar. 8540 has the fingerprint reader and the numeric keyboard on the side. other than that, not seeing a big difference. i plan on using primarily for business (software development). the elitebook would seem to make more sense for me. however, the biggest downside to the 8540p is that it is not yet available. hearing feb. but nothing definite.
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Mar 18, 2010
I've just got my 8540p and I am looking for some undervolting tool for the Core i7-620M procesor and also some underclocking tool for the nVidia NVS 5100M.
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Nov 2, 2009
I'm looking for information about upgrading capabilities of my 6930p.
Now it has Intel T9400 (CPU-Z tells: Socket P (478) ) processor, which is very good, but not best.
Since I purchased Intel SSD 80GB Gen 2, I noticed that performance of my notebook is limited by processor (it has 100% load while my Win7x64 boots up or while loading some big application).
I found several options for mobile processors which support PM45 chipset and Socket P:
QX9300 (12M Cache, 2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB) 45 Watts
X9100 (6M Cache, 3.06 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB) 44 Watts
Q9100 (12M Cache, 2.26 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB) 45 Watts
Q9000 (6M Cache, 2.00 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB) 45 Watts
T9900 (6M Cache, 3.06 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB) 35 Watts
My current:
T9400 (6M Cache, 2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB) 35 Watts
One seller on eBay told me that QX9300 will not work in my desktop without giving any reasons. This fact confused me and I wondering which processors will run in 6930p?
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Jan 20, 2009
I bought a 6930p earlier and it had the infamous CPU whine and the roaring DVD drive. It also came with Intel/Windows stickers that were stuck on slanted and dust all over the touchpad.
Now I returned it to get the 8530p, and the earlier problems with the build quality were all gone, including the CPU whine. But now I have a new problem, LCD with grainy images.
The LCD is made by AUO with a model tag of AUO197B. I couldn't find any information on this panel but the grainy filter over the LCD is really making me dizzy. Its basically on par with the Dell 2007WFP grainy filter. The AUO is a WSXGA+ which is a 15.4" 1680X1050 resolution. Has anyone else noticed the grain issue of the LCD? Even the 6930p's AUO LCD did not have such a problem.
On further note, PC wizard reports the LCD being manufactured in the 1st week of 2007! It seems like they pulled some of their 8510p LCDs to be used in the 8530p.
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Sep 18, 2009
GPU upgrade issue on 8730w:
I have configuraton with ATI Mobility FireGL V5725 preinstalled. But is it possible to buy 3700M that fit our laptops and install it into my config? Someone has already did it?
I think there will be no problems with BIOS whitelist but there may be problems with heatsink fit...
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May 1, 2010
I just received an HP EliteBook 2540p with a Toshiba 1.8 250 GB HDD. Before committing any data to it, performed all the diagnostics. The Long DST Hard Disk test freezes at 99%. I have not been able to complete this test after several attempts --even after updating the HP UEFI System Diagnostics from Ver. 2.5.0.0 to Ver. 2.7.2.0. However, the Toshiba 1.8 HDD passed the SMART and Short DST tests. Is the problem with the Long DST test attributable only to the HDD or could it indicate a faulty system board?
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May 31, 2009
I'm wondering will we (ever) see upgrade of HP's Elitebook series ?
Will 8530 and 6930 see bump in gfx, processor speed and more choices of LED screens like every other brand in the next few months ?
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Feb 3, 2010
Its time for me to replace my aging IBM X30. Its served its purpose very well, but its time for something a bit newer. My concern is not gaming, but a machine I can do coding on, play with Linux distros, VMware stuff, etc...
Specs of the 2530 (sold through newegg.com ad is factory refurb)
Core 2 SL9300 1.6GHZ 6MB L2 cache
2GB Ram
80GB HD
Intel 4500
6 cell battery
DVD+RW
12inch Matte display (big plus)
552$ before tax and shipping
Specs of the DM3z
AMD L335
2GB ram
160GB HD
AMD 3200
6 Cell
13.3 Glossy display
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Mar 23, 2010
Comparing the specs, it looks like the probook 4420s is great value compared to the elitebook 8440w. the latter costs 70% more !
If the build quality of the probook is anywhere close to the elitebook, I am puzzled as to why there isnt more attention on the probook.... Just Too NEW?
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Mar 24, 2010
I am going to upgrade my dear HP elitebook 2530P with an additional harddrive insted of my optical drive, So I where browsing the Maintenance and Service Guide [url] .
On page 68 - It says :
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Secondary hard drive cage assembly, includes additional USB port (required for installation
of secondary hard drive
492574-001
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Secondary hard drive connector board (required for installation of secondary hard drive) 495027-001
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Secondary hard drive system connector board (required for installation of secondary hard
drive)
495028-001
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I am going to install a normal 2,5" disk, so which of them do I need ?
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