HP ProBooks Get Prettier Inside and Out [Laptops]
HP’s ProBook s-series wants to be your everything: punchy enough for work, stylish enough for home. And with a new brushed aluminum industrial design and Core i3/i5/i7 processing power, they may just bridge that gap.
HP’s rolling out four new ProBook models, ranging from the 13.3-inch 4320s to the heavy-duty 17.3-inch 4720s. In addition to those speedy Arrandale processors and “caviar” and “bordeaux” aluminum finishes, the new line-up also features optional ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4350 discrete graphics (compared with the previous generation’s Radeon 4330, HD LED-backlit displays, and an optional 2MP camera.
The ProBooks also feature DayStarter, a feature that lets you view your calendar to distract you while your computer loads, and ArcSoft TotalMedia Suite audio and video editing software. WIth an optional 9-cell battery, the battery life is listed at an impressive 10 hours.
You won’t find any USB 3.0 here, and the price points—starting at $719 for the 13-inch base configuration—are good-not-great. But if you need a work notebook with a little flair, and a home notebook with a little kick, ProBook might be your answer for both. You’ll have a chance to find out when they become available later this month. [HP]
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@AvidBlogger: I agree, look how far to the left the thing is! It does have a number pad, so it makes a little sense, but some laptops move it to the left without even having that.
Nitesh Singh
@AvidBlogger: I have no problem with it. My track pad is in the middle of my laptop and it’s a bit off of where the home keys are. I mean I’m used to it, but it would actually be better if it was off to the left a bit.
The symmetrical part of me would probably hate it though.
corsair130
@AvidBlogger: The offset position makes the trackpad sit between the palms in a normal typing position. If this weren’t done, the trackpad would fall mostly under your right palm which your would brush against it while typing, making the cursor jump all over the place. The offset trackpad is hence a more functional design. I am glad HP finally adopted it.
brahmachari99
@AvidBlogger: but it is centered under your typing area
which is much more convenient to use.
sweenish
@Arnold Qin: Usually (always?) it is intended to align with the spacebar, which makes some sense but still more often than not it is annoying as heck to look at.
MrHaroHaro
@AvidBlogger: I like it when there’s a numpad. It allows me to use the mouse and hop back to home keys quickly. Also, it prevents you from flicking the mouse around everywhere while you type. If it were centered, your wrist would be on it and it would be a nightmare to use. Visually it’s unappealing, but it makes sense.
Nathan Obbards
Ahh, that touchpad isn’t all that great. Needs to work on the software a bit more. I’d wait until they clamp that down and add USB 3.0, but otherwise a great laptop.
Aurailious
@AvidBlogger: Not such a small minority imo
The-Ohio-Player
@Arnold Qin: This is exactly what I thought.
Skyman113
@AvidBlogger: I could understand it if it was on the right hand side, since (I assume) most people have their mouse there. But on the left? It does seem really weird.
Arnold Qin
@AvidBlogger: same
i cant take it with or without the number pad
Chris Haw
@AvidBlogger: you’re not alone
with or without a number pad i hate it
Chris Haw
NO NIPPLE FAIL
AssuntaPabsy
@AvidBlogger: I’m in that minority as well, but in this case it makes sense because it has a number pad. I hate it when there is no good reason for it.
MrHaroHaro
I’m I a minority in the fact that I CAN’T STAND offset trackpads? They drive me visually bonkers.
AvidBlogger