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    Elitebook vs Thinkpad Durability??

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by mrrosenthal, Oct 25, 2013.

  1. mrrosenthal

    mrrosenthal Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I.want to buy a new notebook. Which companies notebook is the most durable?
     
    mrrosenthal, Oct 25, 2013
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  2. MidnightSun

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    Elitebooks and Thinkpads are not two monolithic categories; there are more durable members of each family. Both are high quality business notebooks and each have strengths and weaknesses. What particular models or size/weight range were you interested in?
     
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  3. mrrosenthal

    mrrosenthal Notebook Enthusiast

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    At least a 14inch and above. No need for a good battery or anything fancy. My t400 died after 2 years of domestic abuse. I don't do anything besides web surfing and office work.
     
    mrrosenthal, Oct 25, 2013
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  4. Tseng

    Tseng Notebook Consultant

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    I'd choose the latest Elitebook 840 G1, very nice appearance, and excellent performance.

    Plus drives for Win7, Win8 and Win8.1, pretty much can fit all kind of usage.
     
    Tseng, Nov 7, 2013
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    peter0328 Notebook Geek

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    Yeah I'm loving mine so far.
     
    peter0328, Nov 8, 2013
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    landsome Notebook Evangelist

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    This being said, I'd rate the Elitebook series consistently above the T and W lines of the Thinkpad. Materials, torsional strength, sheer ruggedness. (Other advantages too, such as upgradeability - access to components.) This being said, the Lenovos are above average on these counts, as well as lighter and cheaper than the EBs.
     
    landsome, Nov 11, 2013
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    jook33 Notebook Evangelist

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    also forgot the part where you can make breakfast on your HP! :rolleyes:
     
    jook33, Nov 12, 2013
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