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    Elitebook 8460w mini review

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by tomtom86, Jun 24, 2011.

  1. tomtom86

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    lovelaptops MY FRIENDS CALL ME JEFF!

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    I have to say that you wrote one of the most comprehensive, informative and balanced review I have ever read! It also made me want to go out and buy an 8460w - NOW. But I won't, not yet. I would very much appreciate it if you would occasionally update your review (it's not really so "mini" as you have termed it!) with quality/reliability experience, particularly in the next 30-60 days. My biggest reluctance to buy an Elitebook product again is that the quality control has been quite poor for several models and HP tech support is uneven at best.

    One other thing: would you mind giving us an idea what your net cost was for this computer? Did you purchase it as an individual or through a small business or large enterprise contract?

    Thanks again for a really fine piece of work and a service to NBR members. :)
     
    lovelaptops, Jun 24, 2011
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    Good work....ugh...more 8560w lust in me now! ;)
     
    Iron_Dreamer, Jun 24, 2011
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    Nice review, I've been waiting for anything to show up about the new Elitebook line and you've given me exactly the fix I needed. Thanks!
     
    Robbilau, Jun 25, 2011
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Solid review. Makes choosing between a 14" and 15" so difficult. The GPU is half as powerful while the battery life is practically double the 15". The screen is decent but the 15" has the IPS option. The weight is pretty good though the thickness isn't that good, while the 15" is significantly heavier and still pretty thick (but not as much relative to other 15" models). Also, still not a fan of the chiclet keyboard, though to be fair I have not tried the ones on the new Elitebooks first hand. Tough decision!
     
    sgogeta4, Jun 25, 2011
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  6. tomtom86

    tomtom86 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks.

    I got this model:
    HP EliteBook 8460w Mobile Workstation (ENERGY STAR) - HP Elitebook 8460w Mobile Workstation
     
    tomtom86, Jun 27, 2011
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    Have you tried any computer games on it yet?
     
    pj11m, Jun 29, 2011
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    tomtom86 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not at the moment :) Had no time for that
     
    tomtom86, Jun 29, 2011
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    Btw something to the cost. The 8460w is not available in Switzerland. So I ordered it in the US 1600$ which are something like 1328 swiss francs. which shipping and taxes the whole thing cost about 1600 swiss francs.

    a good 8460p configuration costs in switzerland like 2000 swiss francs



    8460w (US) - i7-2630QM 2x4GB, 500GB, 14.0'' HD+, 9cell battery - 1328.00 swiss francs
    8460p (Swiss) - i7-2620M 1x4GB, 320GB, 14.0" HD+, 6cell battery - 2000.00 swiss francs
     
    tomtom86, Jun 29, 2011
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  10. Robbilau

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    For those bringing a US Spec machine to the EU, be aware that in terms of the warranty fine print you're not covered for a US Model number in the EU.

     
    Robbilau, Jul 1, 2011
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    tomtom86 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am not sure but you I think you can buy a travel warranty, which will cover repairs in the EU
     
    tomtom86, Jul 3, 2011
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    Good review. HP should have opted to have a backlit keyboard on the 8640W instead of a backlit logo... :rolleyes:
     
    coldcase, Jul 4, 2011
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  13. tomtom86

    tomtom86 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yep ... maybe with the next generation elitebooks...

    btw the 15 and the 17 inch Elitebooks have a backlit keyboard...
     
    tomtom86, Jul 5, 2011
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    tomtom86, Jul 8, 2011
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    sammykismail Notebook Consultant

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    Really good review. Would it be possible for you to put it on a weighing scale to get an accurate idea of the weight. Hp lists the 8460p weight as starting at 4.6 lbs but laptopmag in their review say it's 5.4 lbs. I really wish laptop makers would list accurate weights based on diff configs
    Thanks in advance!
     
    sammykismail, Jul 8, 2011
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  16. Boxytheboxed

    Boxytheboxed Notebook Guru

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    I believe that HP posts the weight with 6 cell battery and no cd drive. A realistic weight with the 9 cell is the 5.4
     
    Boxytheboxed, Jul 8, 2011
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    kilou Notebook Consultant

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    A quick question:

    is it possible to upgrade the CPU on the 8460p and say swap the 2620M for the 2630QM or is the CPU soldered to the motherboard??
     
    kilou, Jul 8, 2011
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  18. tomtom86

    tomtom86 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I will try to post the weight with a 9-cell battery and a dvd-rom this weekend or next week.
     
    tomtom86, Jul 9, 2011
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    They are no soldered in, so a CPU upgrade is possible. Whether or not there are differences in heatsinks with quad core models is a different story. But if you apply a good thermal paste well, then it should be fine.
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 9, 2011
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    Thanks for the info!
     
    kilou, Jul 10, 2011
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    Hi all,

    My first post, and directly a stupid question^^ :)
    Even at the cost of repeating anybodys question.

    Which kind of panel is installed in the 8460w?
    Is it such as horribly as the 8460p panel?

    Okay I´m aware that it is still a TN panel but maybe it´s a little bit better in terms of birghtness and color space...

    I´m planning to buy one, unfortunately it isn´t launched in Germany so far, therefore I have to order via the US store.

    Cheers!
     
    mallok, Jul 12, 2011
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  22. wii

    wii IPS Rules

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    Same panels as 8460p yes.
     
    wii, Jul 12, 2011
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    Do you know if it's possible te replace the GPU?
     
    Boxytheboxed, Jul 12, 2011
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    Whats the difference between 8460p and 8460w ? I can only find the p version in the UK.. Is there a difference?

    Also, is the screen that bad?

    And finally, I'm between this and Lenovo T420s.. any suggestions are welcome.
     
    john46, Jul 13, 2011
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  25. ChrisMC

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    Color and GPU.

    I think it's better to compare 8460w/p to t420 because of more similar size and weight. T420s is much thinner, offers ~half battery life and people say that it's extremely loud under stress.
     
    ChrisMC, Jul 14, 2011
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    Thank you chrismc. Haven't heard about that loudness complain, is it something common? Anyway probably t420s is not really worth the extra cost compared to t420.
    I don't care at all about the gpu, and the color of the p version seems fine, so I guess there's nothing different with the w version for me. Good to know that.

    I should probably open a new thread to compare 8460p and T420. Looking into their prices with similar configurations now. I suppose you got the hp right?

    Edit: opened the thread here : http://forum.notebookreview.com/wha...594700-lenovo-t420-vs-hp-elitebook-8460p.html
     
    john46, Jul 14, 2011
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    Next week I get a 8560w an can compare this against the 8460w :)
     
    tomtom86, Jul 23, 2011
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    awesome, please take pictures (as I'm sure you will).. or maybe even a video review?

    I'll be eagerly awaiting your comparison review!
     
    RhettM, Jul 23, 2011
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    Awesome! I've been debating whether to get the 8560w or 8460w for awhile now. Can't wait for the comparison. :D
     
    larry21, Jul 23, 2011
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    Okay the 8560w arrived here, first notes:

    - The screen oft the 8560w is much better
    - The 8560w is also much heavier...

    more infos to come :)
     
    tomtom86, Jul 27, 2011
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