HP Unveils New EliteBooks for Biz

HP is updating its powerful line of EliteBook mobile workstations with an assortment of new features, ruggedized designs, and the latest hardware, bringing the already powerful EliteBook line to a new level. The three new mobile workstations, the EliteBook 8760w, 8560w, and 8460w, will be available in May, and include new processors, displays, and durable designs for demanding professional use.

The new EliteBook mobile workstations come in three sizes, the 14-inch 8460w, the 15-inch 8560w, and the 17-inch 8760w. Designed for use in fields as diverse as animation, engineering, finance, and scientific analysis, the new EliteBooks feature Intel's new second-generation processors, advanced graphics from AMD and Nvidia, and are certified by independent software vendors to run the most demanding professional programs. All three models feature SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports, DisplayPort connectors, and can be used with compatible docking stations. A variety of hard drives, solid state drives, and optical drives are also available for each model.

The new EliteBooks feature HP's rugged professional design, built to meet military durability standards. The units are made to withstand drops, vibrations, dust, and altitude, and feature hinges made of CNC milled aluminum-alloy with cast titanium-alloy latches. New stylish touches include a radial-brushed aluminum surface in gunmetal grey, a backlit HP logo, and orange-colored accents.

The EliteBook 8460w, the 14-inch entry level model, is available with either the dual-core Intel i5 or quad-core i7 processors, and configured with up 16GB of RAM. The 8460w comes with AMD FirePro graphics and 1GB of dedicated memory for graphics. The smallest of the new EliteBook line, the 8460w weighs less than 5 pounds and comes with either a 6- or 9-cell battery. It is best equipped for finance and small scale 3D modeling. The EliteBook 8460w will be selling for a base price of $1,299.

The 15-inch EliteBook 8560w offers second-generation Intel quad-core processors, is available with either AMD FirePro graphics or Nvidia Quadro 2000M graphics, and an optional DreamColor display. The unit can be upgraded to 32GB of RAM, and features an optional backlit keyboard and 8-cell battery. The EliteBook 8560w will be available starting at $1,349.

The EliteBook 8760w is the largest and most powerful of the new mobile workstations. It comes with a 17.3-inch screen with optional DreamColor display, up to a Core i7-2920XM extreme quad-core processor, and an array of graphics options up to an Nvidia Quadro 5010M with 4GB dedicated video memory. The 8760w comes with an 8-cell battery, up to 32GB of RAM, an optional backlit keyboard, and can be configured with up to three hard drives and RAID 5 support. The EliteBook 8760w starts at $1,899.

HP offers limited 3-year standard parts and labor onsite and toll-free technical phone support on all models. All three new EliteBook models, the 8460w, the 8560w, and the 8760w, will be available in May, starting at $1,299, $1,349, and $1,899 respectively.