The powerful HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation with ISV certifications handles demanding applications and graphics with ease. Get precise color control on the 43,2 cm (17.0") diagonal display with advanced features including optional HP DreamColor.

Features

- Maximize on-screen performance with your choice of ATI or NVIDIA’s ISV-certified workstation graphics with up to 1GB of VRAM.
- Produce accurate color on the 43,2 cm (17.0") diagonal LED with optional HP DreamColor display technology that supports over 1 billion active colors.
- Create an expansive desktop workspace or enjoy a super-high resolution environment with multi-display support, and enjoy the optional backlit keyboard (select localisations only) that simplifies typing in low light.
- Boost performance when you need it most with your choice of Intell® Core™ i5 and i7 processors including and Extreme Edition option, 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.
- Travel confidently with the HP DuraCase with magnesium-alloy structure, hardened steel pin axels and scratch-resistant HP DuraFinish.

Optical drive
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL
LightScribe	Y
Display
Display	LCD
Display diagonal	17
Display resolution	1920 x 1200
LED backlight	Y
Processor
Processor model	i5-540M
Processor clock speed	2530
Processor family	Intel Core i5
System bus	2.5
L3 cache	3
Motherboard chipset	Intel QM57 Express
Connectivity
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
IEEE 1394/Firewire ports quantity	1
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity	1
Speaker/ headphone/ line-out jack	1
Microphone, line-in jack	Y
S/PDIF out port	N
DC-in jack	Y
TV out port	N
DVI port	N
Infrared data port	N
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0
SmartCard slot	Y
PS/2 ports quantity	-
Parallel ports quantity	-
Serial ports quantity	-
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	N
TV in port	N
Port replicator	Y
ExpressCard slot	Y
HDMI ports quantity	-
eSATA ports quantity	1
DisplayPorts quantity	1
USB 3.0 ports quantity	2
Memory
Internal memory	4096
Maximum internal memory	16
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333
Disk drive
Hard disk rotational speed	7200
Hard disk interface	Serial ATA II
Total storage capacity	500
Weight & dimensions
Weight	3570
Depth	285.5
Width	397.5
Height (front)	36.5
Energy management
Battery life (max)	3.5
Number of battery cells	8
Audio
Audio system	HD Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2
Technical details
Pointing device	Touchpad
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
Modem type	V.92
Type	PC
Networking
Internal modem	Y
Wireless LAN type	802.11a/b/g/n
Modem speed	56
Bluetooth	Y
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR
3G network access module	N
Wireless LAN (WLAN) connection	Y
Video
Maximum graphic adapter memory	1024
Graphics adapter family	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics adapter model	Quadro FX 2800M
TV tuner
TV tuner integrated	N
Security
Cable lock slot	Kensington
Operating system/software
Operating system provided	Windows 7 Professional
Camera
Megapixel	2
Built-in camera	Y
Storage media
Card reader integrated	Y
Colour
Colour of product	Black