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.

The EliteBook 8740w includes the Intel Core i5 processors or Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition processors, support for up to 16GB of RAM, up to 500GB or up to 256GB SSD, and a choice of the ATI FirePro M7820, NVIDIA Quadro FX 2800M, or Quadro FX 3800M video card, all with 1GB video memory.

Specifications
Processor
Intel Core i7 Processors with Turbo Boost Technology
Intel Core i5 Processors with Turbo Boost Technology
Chipset
Mobile Intel QM57 Express
Main Memory
Upgradeable to 16 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Graphic system
ATI FirePro M7820 with 1 GB dedicated GDDR5 video memory
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M with 1 GB dedicated GDDR3 video memory
NVIDIA Quadro FX 2800M with 1 GB dedicated GDDR3 video memory
Display
17.0″ diagonal LED-backlit WXGA+ anti-glare
17.0″ diagonal LED-backlit WUXGA WVA anti-glare
Hard Disk
Up to 500 GB SATA II (7200 rpm)
Up to 256 GB Solid State Drive
Webcamera
2.0 megapixel
Optical Disc Drive
DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe
Blu-ray R/RE DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL
Sound
High definition audio; Integrated stereo speakers
Wireles
Optional HP Mobile Broadband (powered by Gobi) with GPS
Intel Centrino 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 2.1
Input/Output Port
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
1 x eSATA
1 x external VGA monitor
1 x DisplayPort
1 x 1394a
1 x stereo microphone in
1 x stereo headphone/line-out
1 x AC power
1 x RJ-11
1 x RJ-45
1 x docking connector
1 x secondary battery connector
1 x Express Card/54
1 x Smart Card Reader
Card Reader
Yes
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32/64-Bit
Genuine Windows Vista Business 32-Bit
FreeDOS
Battery
8-cell (73 WHr) Li-Ion
HP Long Life 8-cell (68 WHr) Li-Ion
Dimensions
15.6 x 11.2 x 1.4 in (397.5 x 285.5 x 36.5 mm)
Weight
7.8 lb (3.57 kg)
Warranty
3 Year Warranty
Price
Start price of $1,999 at the HP Online Store
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