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HP Compaq 8710w Mobile Workstation

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HP Compaq 8710w Mobile Workstation3.75Explain star rating
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
2
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
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
No
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
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
1
Number of USB 2.0 Ports
6
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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