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HP Compaq 8710p is HP’s premier business class notebook offering. Featuring a massive 17” screen, the Santa Rosa platform, and a top notch DX10 graphics card, there is no doubt this laptop is a beast. I’m sure you have questions about the power and portability of this machine, so come on in and read our full review!
Reasons for Buying
Well, I didn’t buy it…but I had a reason to acquire it! My previous HP Compaq notebook, the 15.4” HP nc8430, underwent so many repairs that it started to break on a bi-weekly basis. HP and I agreed that the notebook was a lemon, and within a week we had decided that my new 8710p would be an appropriate replacement.
Price & Model Specifications
The 8710p starts out at a relatively low $1499, but the price can quickly ramp up by choosing more powerful technology such as a faster processor or a BluRay drive. The most powerful versions of this laptop top out at about $3000!
My review unit though, was configured as follows:
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 Processor (Santa Rosa, 2.0GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Microsoft Genuine Windows Vista Business
17.0” WSXGA+ Display (1680 x 1050)
512MB (256MB Dedicated) nVidia Quadro NVS 320M GPU
2GB DDR2 667MHz RAM (1x2GB Configuration and quickly upgraded to 4GB)
160GB 5400RPM Fujitsu 2.5” HDD
DVD+/-RW Optical Drive
802.11a/b/g WiFi, Ethernet, Modem, and Bluetooth Connectivity
8-Cell 73Whr Battery
3 Year On-site Warranty
Dimensions: 15.5” x 10.8” x 1.3” (at front)
Weight: 7.7 lbs (Actual Measurement)
The exact model number of my HP 8710p (RM253UA) costs $2129 at HP.com, though at various sites one might find it for as low as $1999.
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