The entire work area, including the hand-rest regions and the keyboard, is sturdy.
The high weight translates to high stability, as the various tests of the MIL-STD810G standard will attest. Combined with the 1 kg power adapter, bag and accessories, the set will weigh up to 6 kg. The test model weighs 3.92 kg (according to HP - minimum is 3.47 kg with SSD and empty modules). The tapered sides give the model a slimmer look. The heavy case is made of different shades of metal which creates an intriguing green-grey color scheme. Our test model uses an Intel Core i7-3610QM CPU, an Nvidia Quadro K4000M graphics card, 8 GB RAM, a 750 GB HDD, 24 GB SLC cache module, Windows 7 Professional and the infamous DreamColor display with RGB LEDs.
#HP ELITEBOOK WORKSTATION 8760W WINDOWS 8#
The OS is Windows 7 Professional, as Windows 8 is currently only available here and there. Next, the configuration lists a variety of RAM modules and storage devices.
Four different professional graphic cards and three different displays make up the graphics section. A multitude of Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 processors cover the CPU section. The variety of available components is as large as the price span. The HP EliteBook 8770W offers 12 different configurations. For example, the Dell Precision M6700, the Fujitsu Celsius H920 and Bullman's E-class are very powerful, 17-inch workstations with many appealing features. Our test model will have to compete with models from HP and other manufacturers. The large case offers a lot of space and good cooling. The large top model offers a few unique features: the strongest hardware and most extensive configuration options. Now, we take a look at the HP EliteBook 8770w. The two smaller workstations, HP EliteBook 8470w and HP EliteBook 8570w, have proven their worth in past reviews. The offering ranges from 15- to 17-inch models (even a few mobile 14-inch models are included). The workstation portfolio of Hewlett Packard is extensive. For the original German review, see here.