WHEN we think of HP laptops a few things immediately come to mind: sleek designs, comfortable keyboards and touchpads and (at least on higher end machines) Beats Audio. We also continue to be impressed by HP’s wide selection, ranging from 11-inch convertibles to big-screen multimedia systems. But not every system this company makes is a winner. To make shopping easier for you here are the 5 best HP laptops available.
1. HP ZBOOK-15
The 15.6-inch HP ZBook 15 workstation is a powerhouse. Built to handle demanding computing tasks, the notebook combines an Intel 2.7-GHz Core i7 Haswell processor with Nvidia Quadro graphics, 16GB of RAM and a Thunderbolt port for extra-speedy data transfers. Rounding out the features list are a removable bottom for swapping out hard drives and a fingerprint scanner for added security. Its hard disk ranges from 1TB to 750 GB.
SPECIFICATIONS.
CPU
| 2.7-GHz Intel Core i7-4800MQ |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Professional |
RAM
| 16GB |
RAM Upgradable to
| 16GB |
Hard Drive Size
| 500GB |
Hard Drive Speed
| 7,200rpm |
Hard Drive Type
| |
| Secondary Hard Drive Size | |
| Secondary Hard Drive Speed | |
| Secondary Hard Drive Type | |
Display Size
| 15.6 |
Native Resolution
| 1920x1080 |
Optical Drive
| HD DVD ROM/DVD+R DL |
Optical Drive Speed
| |
Graphics Card
| Nvidia Quadro K610M |
Video Memory
| 1GB |
Wi-Fi
| 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Model | |
Bluetooth
| |
Mobile Broadband
| |
| Touchpad Size | 4.1 x 2.26 inches |
Ports (excluding USB)
| Combo Headphone/Mic Jack; DisplayPort; Ethernet; Lock Slot; Smart Card Reader; Thunderbolt; USB 2.0; USB 3.0 |
USB Ports
| 4 |
Card Slots
| Smart Card |
| Warranty/Support | |
| Size | 15 x 10.1 x 1.2 inches |
| Weight | 6.2 pounds |
2. HP PAVILION g6z-2200
The HP Pavilion g6z-2200 may be a low-priced budget system but, for $454, it's rich in amenities. The AMD-powered 15.6-inch system offers a solid Windows 8 experience, comes with a boisterous Dolby sound system, and packs in a cozy full-size keyboard complete with number pad.SPECIFICATIONS
CPU
| 2.7GHz AMD Dual-Core A6-4400M |
| Operating System | Windows 8 |
RAM
| 4GB |
RAM Upgradable to
| |
Hard Drive Size
| 500GB |
Hard Drive Speed
| 7,200rpm |
Hard Drive Type
| |
Display Size
| 15.6 |
Native Resolution
| 1366x768 |
Optical Drive
| DVD /-R /-RW |
Optical Drive Speed
| 8X |
Graphics Card
| AMD Radeon HD 7000 Series |
Video Memory
| |
Wi-Fi
| 802.11b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Model | |
Bluetooth
| |
Mobile Broadband
| |
| Touchpad Size | 3.75 x 2.8 inches |
Ports (excluding USB)
| Ethernet; HDMI; Headphone/Mic; VGA |
USB Ports
| 3 |
Card Slots
| Multi-Format Digital Memory Card Reader |
| Warranty/Support | |
| Size | 14.8 x 9.6 x 1.2 inches |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs |
3. HP ELITEBOOK 2570p
f you're looking for a business notebook with rock-solid security and durability features, the EliteBook 2570p should be near the top of your list. HP's 12.5-inch notebook offers good performance, a MILSPEC-tested chassis, HP's powerful ProtectTools security software, and a wide variety of ports and an optical drive you don't normally see in a system this size.
SPECIFICATIONS
CPU
| 2.5-GHz Intel Core i5-3210M |
| Operating System | MS Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) |
RAM
| 4GB |
RAM Upgradable to
| 16GB |
Hard Drive Size
| 500GB |
Hard Drive Speed
| 7,200rpm |
Hard Drive Type
| SATA Hard Drive |
| Secondary Hard Drive Size | |
| Secondary Hard Drive Speed | |
| Secondary Hard Drive Type | |
Display Size
| 12.5 |
Native Resolution
| 1366x768 |
Optical Drive
| DVD+/-RW DL |
Optical Drive Speed
| |
Graphics Card
| Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
Video Memory
| 64MB |
Wi-Fi
| 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Model | Broadcom BCM943228HM4L 802.11a/b/g/n |
Bluetooth
| Bluetooth 4.0+EDR |
Mobile Broadband
| |
| Touchpad Size | 3 x 1.4 inches |
USB Ports
| 3 |
Card Slots
| 5-1 card reader |
| Warranty/Support | One year standard warranty on parts and labor |
| Size | 12 x 8.2 x 1.1 inches |
| Weight | 4.2 pounds / 4.6 pounds (with extended battery) |
Most Chromebooks are small netbook-like affairs, with screens 12 inches and smaller, but this notebook is designed to offer a better video -and photo-viewing experience with a spacious 14-inch wide-screen display. Throw in a comfortable full-size keyboard and you've got a quality Chromebook from HP.
SPECIFICATIONS
CPU
| 1.1-GHz dual-core Intel Celeron 847 |
| Operating System | Google Chrome |
RAM
| 2GB |
RAM Upgradable to
| 4GB |
Hard Drive Size
| 16GB |
Hard Drive Speed
| n/a |
Hard Drive Type
| Flash |
| Secondary Hard Drive Size | |
| Secondary Hard Drive Speed | |
| Secondary Hard Drive Type | |
Display Size
| 14 |
Native Resolution
| 1366x768 |
Optical Drive
| |
Optical Drive Speed
| |
Graphics Card
| Intel HD Graphics |
Video Memory
| |
Wi-Fi
| 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Model | |
Bluetooth
| Bluetooth 3.0 |
Mobile Broadband
| |
| Touchpad Size | 3.5 x 2.5 inches |
Ports (excluding USB)
| Combo Headphone/Mic Jack; Ethernet; HDMI; USB |
USB Ports
| 3 |
Card Slots
| 2-1 card reader |
| Warranty/Support | |
| Size | 13.66 x 9.37 x 0.83 inches |
| Weight | 3.8 pounds |