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HP EliteBook 8470P 14" Core i5 2.6GHz 4GB 320GB Used
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Review HP EliteBook 8470p Notebook
Business and more? About a year ago we put the predecessor model, the 8460p, to the test. The manufacturer HP now introduces the EliteBook 8470p as the successor, although it has the same old look, the internal components have been revamped.
With the EliteBook 8470p HP is trying to build on the success of the previous model, relying on the tried and trusted. And why shouldn't they - as long as the foundations are strong. Our test model is well made, very stable and with a 14-inch anti-glare HD display with a diagonal measurement of 35.6 cm. Also, the very pleasant input devices and application performance speak for themselves. However, we don't want to give away everything just yet.
The cheapest configuration of the HP 8470p starts at 1349 Euros (~$1746), however, this is a weaker hardware setup than our test model today. According to the manufacturer's website, the EliteBook 8470p comes in a total of 21 configurations and devices with a Core i7 CPU starting at a price of around 1700 Euros (~$2200). Additionally, if you want a 180 GB solid state drive (SSD) instead of the normally installed 500 GB hard drive on board, you better have at least 1800 Euros (~$2329) on hand.
Case
In regards to the case, the manufacturer HP hasn't done much work, only dressing the new model up in the robes of its older brother, and why not? After all, the tried and tested case has already proven to be more than convincing when it comes to stability and robustness - and this time it also scores well. So once again we have a very pressure resistant case before us, which doesn't even give up a millimeter when direct pressure is applied. Even the typical weakness of notebooks, the back of the display lid, remains sturdy and doesn't give in.
The amazing stability of the case of the EliteBook 8470p is thanks to the materials used (aluminum, magnesium). At the same time as the strong points, we have to consider the weaknesses of the case. So while the business elite is very convincing in terms of workmanship and stability, with measurements of 33.8 cm x 23.1 cm and a thickness of 3.4 cm it does unfortunately have a somewhat chunky appearance. Chic, elegant and handy are therefore words you can't use to describe this business device.
The display is held firmly into place without much bounce-back by two hinges, and also has a locking mechanism which prevents accidental opening of the display during transport.
Connectivity
The bulky case design brings advantages in terms of ports and HP knows how to use the extra space that is available well. Anyone familiar with the predecessor model EliteBook 8460p will be able to find hardly any updates to the ports. Both the arrangement as well as the ports are identical. Two of the four USB ports run the new USB 3.0 standard. The other two are only available with USB 2.0, one of which acts as an eSATA/USB combination port.
In addition to the standard ports, the EliteBook 8470p has a connection for a docking station and an interface for a second battery on the underside. With the help of this - according to the HP homepage - under optimal conditions the run time can be increased to a total of 36 hours (9-cell main battery + secondary).
The ports are mainly found on the left, right and back sides. At the front there is only the switch for the display lock and the status LEDs. The layout of the ports is similar to the predecessor and well thought out, especially the placing of the VGA, Ethernet and the RJ-11 modem connections (available for selected models), which are smartly found on the back side, meaning that the left and right sides won't be all cluttered with wires.
Communications
Luckily, in terms of connectivity HP hasn't held back. Next to the integrated wired Intel 82579LM Gigabit network connection the EliteBook 8470p also offers Bluetooth 4.0+EDR and a WLAN adapter (Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205), which uses the standard 802.11a/b/g/n. The WLAN receiver in this test is good in comparison with other devices.
Certain devices also contain the option for an internet connection via UMTS. According to the manufacturer, models such as the HP EliteBook 8470p (B6P91EA) have an HP hs2350 HSPA+ mobile broadband adapter installed, which increases the price to 1507 Euro (~$1950).
Security
To protect sensitive data from prying eyes HP has given some features to the 8470p business notebook. Next to the usual security measures in the form of a BIOS password or a fingerprint scanner, there is an additional Smartcardreader installed. HP has also thought about security on a software level. For example, we find a security manager on board. HP calls this Protect Tools for short. Here you find tools such as a password manager which manages different passwords from websites. Also free of charge is HP Digital Pass, which should provide additional protection for online accounts. The Credential Managerprotects certain programs or websites via a password, fingerprint scan, facial recognition or a PIN entry from unauthorized entry.
The loss or theft of a notebook is usually not just associated with a big financial loss. Far more serious consequences can occur when sensitive data falls into the wrong hands. To help prevent this, HP Protect Tools also offers drive encryption, so that the data on the HDD remains unreadable even when switched to another device. Finishing off the range of security features is Computrace (this does however cost), which allows for tracking and managing of the device. In the case that the device is stolen, data can be locked or even deleted remotely, depending on the security set up.
Accessories
When unpacking the HP EliteBook 8470p there are no special accessorieswaiting to be found. Two accompanying DVDs contain the Microsoft operating system Windows 7 professional in both 32 bit and 64 bit versions.
Just because there aren't any additional accessories in the packaging doesn't mean that there aren't any available. The keyword here is optional accessories, for which you will of course be asked to hand out more cash. So for professional work in the office HP offers a docking station (HP 2012 Advanced Docking Station (120 W) (A7E36AA)) for a confident 271 Euros (~$350), to save you the daily plugging in and unplugging of the peripheral devices.
Warranty
According to the homepage, Hewlett Packard offers a limited warranty of 12 months for the EliteBook 8470p. On-site services as well as other warranty upgrades are also available according to HP, naturally for an additional price.
Input Devices
Keyboard
As it should be with a business device, the HP EliteBook 8470p has a very good keyboard with a clear and noticeable pressure point. The keyboard in chiclet design makes a good impression and doesn't make any annoying noises with energetic typing. Another good thing is the pressure resistance of the keyboard, which doesn't give in even when dealing with heavy individual keystrokes.
Typing is relaxed and easy with the keyboard, even without any long familiarization period. For the most part, HP keeps a standard layout. The exceptions are the vertical cursor keys which have to share a row together and the slightly small enter key, which is fairly easy to get accustomed to. A separate number pad has been left out in favor of a clearer keyboard. As for safety, HP has given the EliteBook 8470p a splash resistant keyboard with a drain, to prevent serious damage caused by small accidents with liquids. Overall, HP has done a good job with the keyboard
Touchpad
As with the keyboard, the touchpad can also score points. The mouse replacement has been inserted into the palm rests and is thus a bit lower. The two mouse buttons are found both above and below the touchpad, with the top set of mouse buttons being intended for use with the integrated Pointstick. Of the two alternatives for controlling the mouse pointer, we prefer using the touchpad, since the control of if it seems to be a lot easier and accurate. The size of the touchpad is very generous and also the surface finish doesn't leave room for complaint - very smooth and very easy to glide over. The mouse keys are covered with a rubberized surface. This is designed to make them work quietly, without the all-too-familiar click as acoustic feedback. As is often the case with most modern notebooks, the installed touchpad on the EliteBook 8470p can recognize various gestures, eg. zooming or rotating pictures through two finger gestures.
Display
In order to meet the needs of professional business customers, HP equips the 14-inch EliteBook 8470p with aHD+ display with LED back lighting and a display diagonal measurement of 35.6 cm. The maximum resolution of 1600x900 pixels is an added value for a 14-inch device and makes working simultaneously with two windows easier.
The display brightness has been improved in comparison with the predecessor. What used to be an average brightness of 195.3 cd/m² is now up to 256.7 cd/m², a positive development that outdoor use will benefit from. As long as the device is not put in direct sunlight, you shouldn't have any problems using the notebook outdoors.
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Brightness Distribution: 88 %
Center on Battery: 267 cd/m²
Contrast: 191:1 (Black: 1.4 cd/m²)
The weaknesses of the display are the high black level score of 1.4 cd/m² and the correspondingly low contrast ratio of 191.1, which we have already criticized with the EliteBook 8460p. A slightly higher contrast rich display would not go amiss with the office workers, especially with the price level that the EliteBook 8470p is at. A look at another model shows that the manufacturer HP can do better. With a black level of 0.42 cd/m² and a good contrast ratio of 631:1, the display of the big brother model EliteBook 8570p was given a rating of 88% by us - and rightly so.
You should hardly notice the contrast limitations while working or playing videos. One big difference comes with dark movies scenes, where you will clearly see a grayer looking scene.
The HP EliteBook 8470p is a work device for the office and while on the move. Image editing with professional standards is not a strength our test model possesses. For this task, the color space of the display is too small, which you can see when compared with the sRGB color space. The comparison with the bigger Adobe color space does however get a bit worse.
In everyday business work or playing multimedia data the color space weakness of the display is irrelevant.
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