HP Elitebook 8740w Specifications & Features Leaked

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First details concerning HP’s up and coming HP Elitebook 8740w have hit the net courtesy of a purported leak which confirms that the Elitebook 8740w is certainly set to pack a considerable punch in terms of both processor and graphics options.

According to the aforementioned leak reported by HPFansite, duly credited below, the HP Elitebook 8740w will sport a 17” display with users being given the option to upgrade to a full HD Dreamcolor 2 display whilst, under the hood, the HP Elitebook 8740w will pack a choice of Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors – specific details offered below – whilst, in terms of workstation graphics solutions the Elitebook 8740w will again come with a range of options taking in the 1GB GDDR5 ATI FirePro M7820, Nvidia Quadro FX3800M and Nvidia Quadro FX2800M.

Here’s a low-down of what the HP Elitebook 8740w is though to bring to the table according to the leak:

• Intel Core i7 720QM 1.6 GHz quad core processor and 820QM 1.73 GHz quad core processor; ‘other’ Core i5 processors
• 4 DDR3 1333 MHz RAM slots for up to 16 GB of total RAM
• One hard disk bay with optical drive; removable optical drive doubles as expansion bay
• New ATI FirePro M7820 workstation graphics; with 1GB GDDR5 memory
• Choice of new ATI FirePro M7820 graphics above, Nvidia Quadro FX3800M or Nvidia Quadro FX2800M
• 17 inch display (up to full HD); optional full HD DreamColor 2 display (same tech, but obviously different size, as 8540w DC2)
• Full-size keyboard with number pad; partial-chiclet style!
• Selective number of USB 3.0 ports
• Single-touch trackpad with pointing set; 2 sets of 3 mouse buttons
• 7.86 lbs weight AKA 3.57 kg

Aside from the above, HPF also reports that the HP Elitebook 8740w will also be compatible with a new “2010 Advanced WKS Docking Station” – but details on this are sketchy at this time.