The HP EliteBook 8740W will suit engineers, designers, animators and anyone else who requires a powerful notebook that they can use both at work and at home. It's solidly built and has lots of speed and plenty of features, but don't expect much out of its battery; its keyboard is poor, too.

It is accomplished. HP's top model of the business range has successfully completed our tests. The result: Remarkable. The HP Elitebook 8740w clearly illustrates the limit between a "very good" and a just "only" good device. Once again, the notebook's most essential advantages and drawbacks in a brief review: The case proves to be very solid and remains very unobtrusive in terms of looks. It is also surprisingly slim in view of the possible equipment. The given ports bid a more than comprehensive array in terms of connectivity. However, the positioning isn't quite perfect in certain conditions, in particular in stationary use without a docking solution. The input devices, especially the keyboard, are inviting for typing and navigating. External solutions won't be used, above all during mobile use. ...

Es ist vollbracht. Das Topmodell der HP Business-Palette hat unsere Tests erfolgreich absolviert. Das Ergebnis: Beeindruckend. Das HP Elitebook 8740w zeigt deutlich auf, wo die Grenzen zwischen einem „Sehr Guten“ und einem eben „nur“ guten Gerät liegen...

If you're into power and prettiness, the HP EliteBook 8740w laptop is for you. With prebuilt models starting at £1,598, the EliteBook 8740w is a decently priced desktop replacement, and it's sexy to boot. ...

If you're looking for a business-rugged laptop that has all the power of a desktop and all the sexiness of a Mac, this is the notebook for you.