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When did the HP ProBook 4530s come out?

We were already able to take a closer look at the 2011 HP business series notebooks at a press event in March. Among these was also the HP ProBook 4530s with a matte 15.6 inch display (1366 x 768 pixels) and a new case design.

Is a ProBook the same as a ChromeBook?

ChromeBook: ChromeBooks are light weight computing devices that run Google’s ChromeOS. Like ChromeBooks, they are made by multiple manufacturers. Unlike ChromeBooks, Ultrabooks run Microsoft Windows and full up software suites. ProBook: ProBooks are an HP specific product.

What’s the best alternative to the HP ProBook 4740?

This is exactly where HP positions its ProBook 4740s . Dell’s Vostro 3750 also plays in this league, but starts at a lower price. Notebooks such as Toshiba’s Satellite Pro C870 or Acer’s TravelMate 7750 also sport a large, matte screen. However, they cannot compete with the ProBook’s workmanship and keyboard.

How much memory does a Dell ProBook 4740 have?

The hard disk equipment ranges from 500 to 750 GB and the volatile memory is designed with 4 GB. The ProBook 4740s configurations are thus all on the same performance level and provide enough power reserves for office, Internet, image editing and even HD video editing will not overtax the systems.

Is the Dell ProBook 4740s good for photo editing?

The ProBook 4740s configurations are thus all on the same performance level and provide enough power reserves for office, Internet, image editing and even HD video editing will not overtax the systems. Intel’s Core i5-2450M processor with a maximum thermal power loss (TDP) of 35 Watts is inside our test model.

Does the ProBook 4740s have a stiff casing?

The ProBook 4740s has only been given a minor facelift. For example, it now features rounded edges that let it look slimmer in contrast to last year’s model that looked a lot bulkier. This fortunately does not affect the casing’s stability. It still convinces with a high torsional stiffness.