Hewlett-Packard announced today the HP EliteBook 2740p, a multi-touch Tablet PC for business users.
The EliteBook 2740p convertible laptop has a 12.1-inch 1280×800 LED-backlight display that supports digitizer only or digitizer and multi-touch input. The screen can be additionally configured with outdoor-optimized coating.
HP’s tablet comes with an Intel Core i7 or i5 processor and optional vPro management technology. The device features Intel HD integrated graphics, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, up to 320GB of hard drive space or up to 160GB of solid state drive storage, and an optional external DVD burner.
The 2740p also includes a 2MP web camera and microphone, stereo speakers, a spill-resistant keyboard, dual pointing devices (touchpad with scroll zone and pointstick), 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, the optional HP un2420 EV-DO/HSPA mobile broadband module, Ethernet LAN, a 56k modem, three USB ports, ExpressCard and Secure Digital slots, Firewire and a VGA port.
According to HP, the EliteBook meets the MIL-STD 810G military-standards for vibration, dust, humidity, altitude, and high and low temperatures.
It starts at 3.8 pounds and comes with a six-cell li-ion prismatic battery, which provides “up to 5 hours” of uptime, and an optional HP 2700 Ultra-Slim Battery that provides “up to 11 hours” when combined with the standard battery.
The HP EliteBook 2740p runs Windows 7 OS.
The tablet has a base price of $1,599 and is expected to be available in the US next month.
In: Business Laptops, HP EliteBook, HP Laptops and Tablets, Laptop News, Rugged Notebooks, Small Laptops, Tablet PC
By Danijel Zivkovic
