HP 2740p Multi-Touch Digitizer

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The new HP EliteBook 2740p is a slim laptop with some really outstanding features. Equipped with touch technology itself as one of the best tablet PC models fully interactive, attractive design and a 12.1-inch LED display with 1280 × 800 pixels are just some of the strengths. The Core i7 Processor Inter-620m by 2.66 GHz and up to 8 GB RAM ensure calculation speed of 160 GB hard drive provides sufficient space.

After Lenovo and Toshiba , it is the turn of Hewlett-Packard announced a new 12.1-inch ultraportable format as Intel platform Pine Trail convertible Tablet PC, the HP EliteBook 2740p. Element that may be of interest to some, the adapter weighs 280 grams and measures 106 x 47 x 28 mm. The chipset is an Intel meanwhile QM57 Express.

Several applications and technologies are available as HP ProtectTools, which includes utilities for encrypting the hard drive, password management and security system, QuickWeb to access the Internet in seconds, even if the computer is off or QuickLook to access e-mail and contact information within seconds without having to boot the system.

Side options, you will find a Core i5-540m (2.53 GHz) or Core i7-620M (2.66 GHz), 4 GB DDR3 1333MHz, HDD SATA 250/320 GB 5400 rpm or SSD 80 GB or 160 GB 3G modules and GPS, an extra battery HP 2700 Ultra-Slim additional to offer complete autonomy of 11 hours with the primary 6-cell battery, an external DVD burner or Windows 7 Professional 64bit.

The resistive screen is the default, that is to say, we can use a finger or stylus to interact with. A multi-touch panel to manipulate objects on the screen with multiple fingers is proposed as a treatment option specifically designed for outdoor use, less prone to glare and providing better contrast for better viewing at natural light.

The HP EliteBook 2740p is compatible with the standard MIL-STD 810G for vibration, dust, humidity, altitude and temperature extremes. It features a stylish design with a brushed metal finish. The keyboard is a model for flat keys. The Synaptics touchpad has a vertical scroll zone and two buttons. A trackpoint is also present, its two buttons are located under the keyboard above the touchpad. The connector is positioned on her side.

Naturally, the EliteBook is not just a notebook, but a more innovative "Tablet PC" (lit. tablet PC) is a laptop thanks to the presence of one or more digitizers allows user to interface with the system directly on the screen with a pen and, in particular models, even the fingers. The Tablet PC is actually a normal laptop but with greater input capacity. Let's say that the market offers a wide range of choice (as happens for netbooks and notebooks) to users who would buy a tablet PC and performing well done. But this product is a gem and the price cannot confirm that (in addition to the benchmark testing).

Features

• HP EliteBook 2740p
• Display: 12.1 inch WXGA LED backlight touch screen swivels, Resistive anti-glare (1280 × 800)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-520m (2.4 GHz)
• Memory: 2GB DDR3 1333MHz (8 GB), 2 slots
• Hard drive: 160 GB 5400rpm, 1.8 inches
• Graphics: Intel GMA HD 64 MB dedicated
• Sound System: 2 speakers
• Webcam: 2.0 megapixel camera with microphone
• Networking: Wi-Fi a / g / n + Gigabit Ethernet
• Interfaces: card reader, VGA, TPM 1.2, audio jack, Expresscard34, Firewire, 3 USB 2.0 ports (one Sleep'N'Charge)
• OS: Windows 7 Professional 32bit
• Battery: 44Whr 6-cell batteries (for 5 hours)
• Dimensions: 373.5 x 251.5 x 32.4 mm
• Weight: 1.72 kg (with battery)

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Design :

The appearance - always notebooks and tablet line HP EliteBook have a characteristic strength of the carrier. The cover (the plastic that covers the product) has a silvery color fading to black underside HP EliteBook 2740p. The inside of the notebook and the keyboard are silver.

One of the most interesting elements of the expected HP EliteBook 2740p is undoubtedly equal to the weight of the 280grammi with dimensions of 106 x 47 x 28 mm. The new ultraportable HP integrates many technologies and applications as ProtectTools, which includes utility hard disk encryption, password management and protection system, QuickWeb to access the Internet in seconds even if the notebook is off and also for QuickLook access to email and their contacts in a few seconds without having to reboot.

HP EliteBook 2740p is equipped with a metal body as well as all notebooks series EliteBook. In this case no fingerprints. The appearance of the notebook is very attractive. 12-inch screen rotates 180 degrees and transforms into a tablet, and the keyboard is closed. The display supports multi-touch, which is very convenient when working in modern applications. Full-size keyboard, which is a rarity for 12-inch system. HP EliteBook 2740p equipped with a touchpad and pointing stick to control the mouse cursor.

Both of these devices are suitable for work. Unfortunately, this device features may not boast. From the graphics port is only VGA. There are also three USB ports and FireWire, card reader and slot ExpressCard. HP EliteBook 2740p is not equipped with an optical drive.

The left side houses a stylus slot, an SD card reader, the ExpressCard34, Firewire and USB Sleep'N'Charge. On the right are present Combo Headset / Microphone, 2 more USB card reader SC, modem, Kensington and attaches the buttons QuickLook and QuickWeb. At the back, there are VGA, Ethernet and power connector. The speakers themselves are located at the front.

Touch screen

HP EliteBook 2740p has a 12-inch screen with a two-finger multitouch surface. Responds to inputs quickly and very precisely. Use the stylus to write was a fun experience. Everything worked fine even in some parts of the screen seemed to diminish slightly the accuracy. As for colors, the images seem to be uniformly saturated and natural. The contrast seems to be the best average on the market. Very good black levels that are much effect when the lights go down within a room. The EliteBook 2740p has a solid keyboard style almost island. Keys are enclosed within a cloud as they give in return a sweet sound when clicked at the bottom. Good feeling for what concerns the touchpad. E 'keys are very precise and effective.

The HP tablet sports a stylish design with a brushed metal finish. The keyboard is a model chiclet. The Synaptics touchpad has a vertical scroll zone and two selection buttons. The connectivity solutions can be found on the sides. The left profile receives a slot for the stylus, an SD card reader, ExpressCard34, Firewire and a USB Sleep'N'Charge. To the right are two USB ports and audio jacks, the SC card reader, modem connector, Kensington lock and QuickLook buttons and QuickWeb. In the back, find a place VGA, Ethernet and power connector. The speakers at the front. The ultraportable 12.1-inch convertible Tablet PC.

Storage

HP provides hardware technology from the 2740p with an Intel Core i5 processor, which can, however, the HP-Shop by a Core i7 upgrade. When memory has not been stingy with up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM. In addition, the notebook comes with Intel HD graphics cards and optionally with a 320GB hard drive or a 160GB SSD.

Performance

HP EliteBook 2740p is significantly faster than the previous model in which pulsed the old Core 2 Duo. These high performance (which we will shortly describe in numbers) are on the new Intel Core i5 and i7, but good graphics card that makes significant improvements to the management of 3D graphics and high definition video. Access to internal components of the device is very fast and easy. All users wishing to upgrade or replace components can do it smoothly through an access panel large enough at the bottom of the tablet. After removing the three screws, which are held in position by the latches that prevent the fall if loose, you access the hard drive, system memory, Wi-Fi module and the WAN.

On the characteristics of a standard laptop he snaschen processor Intel Core i5-540M 2.53 GHz. This is a pretty smart processor. In the standard package there was a place for 4 GB of RAM. Instead of the hard drive is an opportunity to put SSD drive. As for battery life, the device can work out 4:00 42 minutes, if using an additional battery, while the work is 10 hours and 18 minutes. This is a very good result.

HP Elitebook 2740p is for you, if you want a touch screen, otherwise the laptop is useless. It costs almost twice as expensive as their counterparts without a touch screen. If you intend to use the 2740p at work, know that all the regular operations of the office (I include the use of programs that require a significant amount of calculations) and multimedia applications are not a problem. The decoding of HD video at 720P and 1080P is no cause delays to the images. Take into account that a movie in high definition commits around 15% (not more) of the processor.

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Upgrade & Battery Live

Regarding the options, the user can configure their HP EliteBook 2740p Core i5-540m with a 2.53GHz or 2.66GHz Core i7-620m to up to 4GB DDR3 1333Mhz, SATA hard drive 250/320GB 5400rpm or 80GB or 160GB SSD drive, 3G and GPS modules, extra battery Ultra-Slim 11 hours to ensure total autonomy with 6-cell battery, external DVD burner and even Windows 7 Professional 64bit. The heat is not excessive. The cooling system works well and the fans are felt only when the system has worked hard. Of course we must consider that their devices prior to the HP EliteBook 2740p implements a bigger engine that requires greater use of the fan, but ever so annoying.

Battery life is good. The tablet PC can be turned on for about 4 / 5 consecutive hours with gentle use. For those who want greater autonomy is also available a battery "slice" with an additional capacity of 46Wh going to double the time of use of the device.

Conclusion :

The HP EliteBook 2740p is an ultra-thin convertible tablet PC with touch technology and interactive experience that provides business users who work in health, in education, sales and other areas. The specifications include a display with LED backlight by 12.1 inches and a resolution of 1280x800 pixels, an Intel Core i7-620m up to the model by 2.66 GHz, RAM memory up to 8GB, hard drives up to 160 GB solid state disk or 80 GB, DVD burner, memory card reader, Ethernet connectivity and Wi-Fi, mobile broadband technology with integrated GPS, Bluetooth, a 2 megapixel webcam and Intel HD graphics card.

The screen is resistive, then you can use with your fingers or a stylus. Multitouch display, however, is only offered with an optional special treatment for use outdoors, less prone to reflections, with a better contrast for optimum viewing with natural light. HP EliteBook 2740p is compatible with the military standard MIL-STD 810g for vibration, dust, humidity, altitude and extreme temperatures.
Laptops with long sensory turning display appearing on the market, and the fault of tablets. But today we face HP EliteBook 2740p - a quality notebook with good looks, excellent keyboard and a fairly good performance. The ultraportable 12.1-inch convertible Tablet PC HP EliteBook 2740p will be available next month in the United States from 1099 dollars.
The two new notebooks, called Elite Books HP 2540p HP 2740p and work with an Intel processor (core i5 and i7) and a built-in graphics core, with the 1100th - dollar HP 2540p available with a 2.13 GHz Core i7 640 are out now.

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The new HP EliteBook 2740p is a thin laptop with some really outstanding features. Equipped with touch technology itself as one of the best models of Tablet PC fully interactive, attractive design and a 12.1-inch LED screen with 1280 × 800 pixels are just some of the highlights.