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HP Compaq 8710w Mobile Workstation

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HP Compaq 8710w Mobile Workstation 3.75

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RRP

$4499.00

Review Date

Monday, 21st of July, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T9500

Supported Media : CD-R

Supported Media : CD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-RW

Supported Media : DVD-ROM

Supported Media : DVD±RW (dual layer)

What's Hot

Powerful graphics card for design and content creation applications, comfortable to use

What's Not

Needs more space for the left palm rest, slightly sluggish in our CPU tests

The Final Word

Big and with a powerful graphics card, this is a workstation notebook for users who make a living using design and content creation software.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Display Technology

TFT

Screen size

17.0 in

Screen Resolution

1920x1200

Aspect Ratio

16:10

General

Weight without PSU

3.4kg

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA Quadro FX 3600M

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

200 GB

RPM

7200

Input Devices

Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

2 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

Motherboard

Chipset

Intel 965PM Express Chipset with Intel AMT 2.5

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Modem

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±RW (dual layer)

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

PC Card

Power Options

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T9500

Processor Speed

2.6 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

D-Sub, Firewire, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, USB 2.0

Number of Firewire Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n (Draft), Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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