The powerful HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation with ISV certifications handles demanding applications and graphics with ease. Get precise color control on the 17-inch diagonal display with advanced features including optional HP DreamColor.
Outstanding display and high-powered graphics:
- Maximize on-screen performance with your choice of ATI or NVIDIA’s ISV-certified workstation graphics with up to 1GB of VRAM
- Create an expansive desktop workspace or enjoy a super?high resolution environment with multi-display support
- Enjoy the optional backlit keyboard that simplifies typing in low light
Powerful performance:
- Boost performance when you need it most with your choice of Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 processors, and support for up to 16 GB of system memory
- Keep your applications running smoothly by optimizing your digital content and design platforms with HP Performance Advisor
- Transfer data up to 5x faster than USB 2.0 with two USB 3.0 ports
Enhanced durability and protection:
- Meets tough military standards (MIL-STD 810G) for vibration, dust, humidity, altitude and extreme temperatures
- Travel confidently with the HP DuraCase with magnesium-alloy structure, hardened steel pin axels and scratch-resistant HP DuraFinish
- Automatically protect hard-drive data from drops and sudden impact with HP 3D DriveGuard
Better for you and the environment:
- Monitor and manage power settings to reduce power consumption with HP Power Assistant
| System features |
| Operating system |
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 32
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64
Windows XP Professional (available through downgrade rights from Genuine Windows® 7 Professional)
Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32
FreeDOS |
| Processor |
Intel® Core™ i7-820QM Processor (1.73 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache)
Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Processor (1.60 GHz, 6 MB L3 cache)
Intel® Core™ i7-620M Processor (2.66 GHz, 4 MB L3 cache)
Intel® Core™ i5-540M Processor (2.53 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache)
Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache) |
| Processor technology |
Intel® Core™ i5 with vPro technology (select models); Intel® Core™ i7 with vPro technology (select models) |
| Chipset |
Mobile Intel® QM57 Express |
| Dimensions and weight |
| Weight |
Starting at 7.8 lb (3.57 kg) |
| Dimensions (w x d x h) |
15.6 x 11.2 x 1.4 in (397.5 x 285.5 x 36.5 mm) |
| Memory |
| Memory, maximum |
16 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM |
| Memory slots |
2 or 4 SODIMM |
| Storage |
| Internal drive |
SATA II (7200 rpm)
From: 250 GB
Up to: 500 GB
Solid State Drive
Up to: 256 GB |
| Optical drive |
DVD-ROM; DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe; Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe; Blu-ray R/RE DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL |
| Graphics |
| Display |
17.0″ diagonal LED-backlit WXGA+ anti-glare; 17.0″ diagonal LED-backlit WUXGA WVA anti-glare |
| Graphics |
ATI FirePro M7820 graphics with 1 GB dedicated GDDR5 video memory
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M graphics with 1 GB dedicated GDDR3 video memory
NVIDIA Quadro FX 2800M graphics with 1 GB dedicated GDDR3 video memory
NVIDIA Quadro FX 500M graphics with 2 GB dedicated GDDR5 video memory |
| Expansion features |
| Ports |
2 USB 2.0
2 USB 3.0
1 eSATA
1 external VGA monitor
1 DisplayPort
1 1394a
1 stereo microphone in
1 stereo headphone/line-out
1 AC power
1 RJ-11
1 RJ-45
1 docking connector
1 secondary battery connector |
| Slots |
1 Express Card/54
1 Smart Card Reader
1 Secure Digital |
| Audio |
High definition audio; Integrated stereo speakers; Integrated dual-microphone array; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone/line in |
| Integrated camera |
2 MP webcam (select models) |
| Keyboard |
Spill-resistant keyboard with numeric keypad and drain; backlit keyboard (select models) |
| Input devices |
Dual point (touchpad plus pointstick) with three pick buttons; Touchpad with scroll zone and gesture support |
| Communication features |
| Network interface |
Integrated Intel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC) |
| Wireless |
Optional HP Mobile Broadband (powered by Gobi™) with GPS
Intel Centrino 802.11a/b/g/n
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth® 2.1 Wireless Technology |
| Service provider |
AT&T, Sprint or Verizon Wireless |
| Power and operating requirements |
| Energy efficiency |
ENERGY STAR® qualified configurations available |
| Power supply |
External 200-watt Smart AC adapter; External 230-watt Slim Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge |
| Battery type |
8-cell (73 WHr) Li-Ion
HP Long Life 8-cell (68 WHr) Li-Ion |
| Battery life |
8-cell (73 WHr): up to 3 hours and 30 minutes
HP Long Life 8-cell (68 WHr): up to 3 hours and 15 minutes |
| Operating temperature range |
41 to 95° F (5 to 35° C) |
| Operating humidity range |
10 to 90% RH |
| Storage humidity range |
5 to 95% RH |
| Security management |
| Security management |
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
HP Fingerprint Sensor
Integrated Smart Card Reader
Enhanced Pre-Boot Security
HP SpareKey
One-Step Logon
Setup Password
DriveLock Password
TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip
TPM Enhanced DriveLock
HP Disk Sanitizer
Kensington Lock slot
Support for Computrace LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTools |
| What’s included |
| Software installed |
HP Recovery Manager (Windows 7 and Vista only), HP QuickLook 3, HP QuickWeb, HP Power Assistant, HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent, HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solutions, HP Performance Tuning Framework, Microsoft Office 2010 Preloaded – Purchase Key |
| Manageability features |
HP 3D DriveGuard |
| Warranty |
HP Services includes a three-year standard parts and labor warranty, pick-up or carry-in, and toll-free 7 x 24 hardware technical phone support. On-site service and warranty upgrades are also available. |
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