*HP EliteBook 8560w Owners Lounge*

that's the only minus point, yes. Colors are perfect.

 

This is my monster:

EliteBook 8560w, 15.6" - Mobile Workstation (LY665ES)
Processor Intel Core i7-2760QM (Quad Core)
Cache 4 × 256 KB L2, 6 MB L3
CPU rate 2.4 GHz (TurboBoost 3.5 GHz)
Storage 256 GB Solid State Disk (SSD)
Memory 8 GB (2 x 4 GB, DDR3), 2 slots unoccupied
Display 15.6", FullHD, 1920 x 1080, LED, matte Aspect ratio 16:9
Graphics AMD FirePro M5950, 1 GB GDDR5

however, does not have the backlit keyboard: (

does anyone know if this keyboard (U.S. keyboard backlite 652683-001) is compatible with my laptop (LY665ES)????

Thx

 

Hi all, I am from Germany and I ordered my 8560w and will receive it shortly.

First of all I am a little bit jealous that you in the USA can order the i7-2760qm. Here in Germany it was quite difficult to even customize a HP at all, but here is my configuration.

i7-2720QM QuadCore 2,20 GHz
500GB HDD will be replaced with 256GB Crucial M4 (the 500GB will go into external USB3 casing)
16 GB RAM (1600Mhz)
15,6”, Full-HD non-glare (1920 x 1080)
AMD FirePro™ M5950 (1GB GDDR5 RAM)
DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL
3 Year Warranty on Notebook and Akku

I hope that I can provide you with some tests when it arrived and I have everything installed.
The cost was quite OK, I payed 2100€ for everything

 

Is this a good deal?

HP EliteBook Mobile Workstation 8560w (XU083UT#ABA) - Laptops / Notebooks

 

Never heard of an i7-2760qm. Nothing on the Intel site shows it. Where did you hear about that??




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Intel® Core? i7-2760QM Processor (6M Cache, 2.40 GHz)

 

pretty much every HP partner in Germany (or DACH) can configure models and make quotes.

sorry, foreign language:
so ziemlich jedes Systemhaus mit HP Partnerstatus kann Laptops/Workstations/Server konfigurieren lassen - und das sind bummelig weit weit über 1.000 Systemhäuser - nicht unbedingt der kleine PC-Höker um die Ecke, aber HP Partner sind nun wirklich flächendeckend verstreut.

 

Dear 8560W owners, I hope you could help the poor ThinkPad W520 owners (like me ) by cross-checking one issue.
More and more W520 owners are experiencing random shut down without any BSOD, with no heavy activities, mostly having machine in idle, see this voting http://forum.notebookreview.com/lenovo-ibm/611616-please-vote-do-you-have-any-issues-your-w520.html. The remarkable fact is - there is no dump file, no BSOD.
The W520 community has excluded, with the quite high confidence, any memory of NVidia issues and narrowed down the cause to probably faulty motherboard revision. Lenovo is not helping at all, actually is censoring that topic (so the voting had to be moved to this forum, thanks to forum owner ) and also Lenovo is refusing to give any information about how many MB revisions are out there and which one could be affected.
Now, one user had discovered, that by disabling CPU Power Option in Thinkpad W520 BIOS ( Re: W520 shuts off intermittently, no BSOD or shut... - Page 39 - Lenovo Community), no more random shut down is occurring and I can confirm that too, beside many others.
Unfortunately, that discovery is giving ammunition to Lenovo support to start accusing Intel i7 2720/2820/2920 CPU. Of course that Lenovo cannot run away from the responsobility sending me to Intel but: the barrier here is, when W520 owners send the unit to Lenovo repair center, beside loosing the unit for 3-4 weeks (yes, they take a lot of time), Lenovo always reports back that no issue could be discovered (because it is random), so official respond of Lenovo is "no issue, no problem", leaving me and others in the situation to prove it to them.
Would you guys be so kind to check if you have ever experienced such similar issue which could be temporarily solved by disabling CPU Power Option in your BIOS? I have searched your forum and could not see any similar complain, but avail, I might have overseen something. To be honest, I expect that yours 8560W do not have such issue at all, so no faulty Intel i7 CPU are causing the issue but only the faulty Lenovo ThinkPad motherboards.
That would be a great help to me in order to get back my money and hey, maybe become a happy owner of 8560W?

BR
Wolf

 

I've been expecting something like this for a while. Since Thinkpad was taken over by a wholly Chinese company, Lenovo, I've been waiting for the quality issue to become a problem. I watched from the beginning of this year how Lenovo got way out in front of the marketing and advertising curve with all their products, and how aggressive they have been in getting out as many of their machines -- including the supposed "top of the line" W520 -- into the public. Of course, it is every company's goal to sell as many of their products as possible but the Chinese are doing things in ways that are different from Western companies: the are doing it purely for the profit and to saturate the market, to take shares from the other of the big three, Dell and HP, and ultimately to destroy them. These companies are, no surprises here, NOT wholly owned by Chinese interests.

I don't trust the Chinese government as far as I could throw it. They are out for world domination at any costs. I am making a concerted effort to by everything I purchase from anywhere in the world EXCEPT China. I hate what they are doing. By the way, they own both ends of the Panama Canal and a lot of what lies in-between. Thanks to people like Jimmy Carter.

 

Thanks very much. When did this come out?? Intel site says Q42011 so it must have been recently, as Q4 began two days ago.

 

I don't know that price talk is common here, but $1,350 is a good price for this machine. It's actually the one I bought, except I got mine from Buy.com because the affilate fee went to a non-profit I work with.

 

Are you guys happy with the quality of the housing?

Some of the previous Elitebooks I own(ed) and also a 8560w I had in my hands recently have a problem that the display doesn't close that tightly (a bit of rattling).

By the way, I really like the new touchpad - a big plus to the W520 (don't really like trackpoints)

 

I searched a couple of online sides and a lot of them said only for business not for personal use. But I found one in Berlin, which was quite nice and I actually got what I wanted except the 2760qm which would have been nice, but they said they have to test it first because of heat, etc. and it would take a couple of week or month.

Now I just have to wait till it is shipped . Currently it looks like mid to end of next week.

 

I have that problem with mine.. the front left (female) locking mechanism is constantly depressed so only the right side locks down. I was upset about it at first, but it's the only flaw so far on the whole machine.. it doesn't bother me all that much.

 

Can I buy a back light keyboard and change it my self?

 

Ha! My right side locking mechanism gets stuck sometimes.

 

When may we expect a SmartBuy 8560W model based on I7-2760QM in the US? HP already shows I7-2760QM in 8560W configurator, priced the same as 2720 option.... But no SmartBuy models yet. An HP rep on the phone decline to forecast when such a model may be listed/released, because of typically long testing on business-class machines.

Conversely, the rep stated it is unlikely there will be SmartBuy models based on I7-2860 at all.

Any comments and guesses about likelyhood and timing of these new processors on SmartBuy models?

 

I wanted to know if the gpu or cpu is up-gradable in these notebooks????

 

CPU yes. GPU within the same family ATI to ATI or Nvida to Nvida probably. ATI and Nvida use different heatsinks, so if you want to switch, you'll need a different heatsink too.

 

For the first time today, I got a message that the AC adapter included with my laptop will reduce my laptop's performance, and that I should buy a new one.

I'm little confused -- this is the adapter that came with my laptop (USA).

HP P/n: 645509-002, replace with HP spare 646212-001

Is there something wrong with my AC adapter?

 

Thanks, I would rather stay within the ATI family..lol

 

probably just for other gpus or cpus mounted in these units by hp itself because of whitelisting.

 

Just ran 3D mark 11, got a score of 905 with the AMD FirePro M5950.

The Quadro 1000 scores even better than this. I thought the FirePro was supposed to be better than the Quadro 1000.

Edit: Reran 3D mark, results attached

 

Mobilná pracovná stanica HP EliteBook 8560w | pc.sk

 

HP EliteBook 8560w Mobile Workstation - Spare Parts - c02844994 - HP Business Support Center
Backlit keyboard, for use in Russia 652683-251
Where/how do I buy it? Seems that HP parts store doesnt have it available...

 

I noticed that too... I was there looking for a backlit FIN/SWE keyboard and noticed that you cant buy that kind of a keyboard. Please send me a message if you find out how to obtain your keyboard from HP.

/KimmoK

 

Excuse me!I have some question for all you who live in USA.
Have you ever hear about 8560w 2nd or theft in your place?
I don't know why in my country(VietNam),hp elitebook workstation 8560w is so cheap.That laptop may be have box or no box,seal or no seal.But It can get warantly in Hp with best service?
Example: 8560w

Code:

CPU  :   Intel® Core™ i7  "Sandy Bridge"  with vPro technology  2820QM Processor  2.3GHz(8x2.3GHz)
 Up to 3.4 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology (Cache 8MB - Bus 1333Mhz)
Chipset  :Intel QM67 Express Chipsets
Memory  : 8GB DDR3 (Bus 1333MHz)
HDD  : 500GB SATA 7200RPM (with HP 3D DriverGuard)
VGA  : NVIDIA Quadro FX 2000M- 2GB GDDR3  (up to 5986MB)
Display  : 15.6" diagonal LED-backlit Full HD anti-glare (1920 x 1080)& Ambient light sensor
Wireless  :Intel Centrino® Ultimate -N 6205 AGN + 2.1+EDR
Optical  : DVDRW +/- DL LightScribe
Card Reader  :6.1 SD/MMC/SD/MS/MS Pro
LAN  : 10/100/1000Mbps
Battery  : 8-cell (73 WHr) Li-Ion
OS  : Windows 7 Professional  License 
Weight  : 2.5 KG
Warranty  :  3 years

More information
 Finger Print,Microphone, Bluetooh 2.12 USB 3.0,3 USB 2.0,  IEEE 1394, eSata
 DisplayPort, external VGA monitor,Express Card/54, Smart Card Reader, docking connector
 secondary battery connector, RJ-11, RJ-45, Support WWAN 3G

It only 1500$ in VietNam .
Not only 8560w but also the other hp worskstation with cheap price same 8560w like 8560p(with core i5 only 800$)...

 

Hurry move your a** out there fetching one
Mine is actual same configuration at roughtly same price, but the stock os bundle is win 7 enterprice, really sucks ,requires key to activate within a few days only

 

8560 caddy is now available at :

2nd HDD/SSD caddy for HP Elitebook 8560w Mobile Workstation [HP-2BAY-8560w] - $44.75 : NewmodeUS, Hard Drive Caddys for Notebooks

 

Can you tell me where you buy it?I need some information from your purchase place!

 

Are you guy in Ha Noi or in HCMC ?

laptop102.com
dtz.com.vn
maytinhxachtaymy.us,laptop,may tinh laptop,may tinh xach tay,usa laptop,baohaico
laptopcali.com.vn

Contact them ASAP. 8560w is becoming hot workstation regarding price/performance .Also reg a nick at vozforums.com , so many dudes out there are still waiting 8560ws to come to get one

Mine was purchased in September 5th from dtz.com.vn.

 

I bought mine on ebay for half the price and swapped the bezel with the factory one. Just push the eject button and push the plastic bezel down - there's 3 clips, no screws and is very simple. I ordered a CTO machine with a blu ray and HP used the same bezel as the CD-RW. It now sits in the dock with the ebay bezel and looks fine.


HP 8560w, SQL Server 2008 R2, DreamColor, Firepro M5950, 16Gb HyperX 1866 RAM, Crucial M4 500Gb x2

 

Do you understand me?I want know why your hp 8560w is so cheap when it' price in USA always above 4000$?
Anyone form USA can explain to me about this issue?

 

Because it's cheap in the USA too. I paid $1,400 for mine and added 256GB SATA 6.0 SSD, an additional 8GB of DDR3 and a second HD bay (replaced optical) and was still under $2,000, so I don't know where you're getting $4,000 from.

 

I have a built-to-order 8560w with 4 slots, but ordered only with one 4GB module.
The two memory slots at the bottom are readily accessible and I put in another 2 4GB module, summing up to 12GB now.

But… how the heck do I get the 4th module in?
According to the Service Guide and the Service Manuals I have to remove the keyboard – but I am worried to break something.

HP EliteBook 8560w Mobile Workstation - Maintenance and Service Guide
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...support/SupportManual/c02844491/c02844491.pdf

HP EliteBook 8560w Mobile Workstation - Remove/Replace videos
CSR Services Media Library - Media Search Results


Before you begin: Remove the battery, and accessory cover.
(check)

Loosen the three captive P1 Phillips-head screws identified with keyboard icons that secure the keyboard to the base enclosure.
(check)

Turn the notebook right side up and open the display panel fully.
(check)

Using your finger or a flat bladed non-marring tool, gently lift up on the rear edge of the keyboard to disengage the keyboard from the top cover.
(ha! The keyboard sits so tightly that I am really worried to break something. What “flat bladed non-marring tool” do you use for that?)

 

I just buy a HP Elitebook 8560w.
This morning, I turn on my book, and I have a message:

Wireless Module not supported
The system has detected a Wireless module installed in the system is not supported. System Halted. Please remove device and restart.
WLAN Module ID (702)For more information, please visit: www.hp.com\go\techcenter\startup

As I know, my book have Intel Centrino 6250 wlan card, and this card is supported by HP BIOS.
My BIOS version is F.03. I tried downgrade BIOS to F.02 and F.01 but still have this problem.

Try to reinstall windows (windows 7 x64) and nothing change.
Need help please.

 

I am exactly in the same situation as you are. Installed the extra 2 x 4GB in the bottom memory slots but have hard times trying to get the keyboard removed.

I find it very hard to believe that we can "gently lift up" the keyboard since it seems to sit very hard on the chassis.

Any good hints how to remove the keyboard without causing damages to the laptop? The example video I saw skipped the keyboard removal totally, maybe because the engineer used too strong language while trying to get the keyboard out

-- Harri

 

Random info I found interesting:

HP reveals Material & construction innovation Roadmap for future notebooks - SlashGear

HP plans to introduce unibody construction on their EliteBooks next year

Wonder how they'll manage that and maintain the ability to upgrade the notebook.

 

I'm deciding on buying this notebook (or dell e6520), but have couple of questions for owners:
-is the model with i5 dual core less noisy than i7 quad?
-is the FHD non dreamcolor screen good enough (viewing angles) for graphic work and does it have similar spec to e6520 screen (Contrast: 669:1, brightness around 300 nits - Review Dell Latitude E6520 i7/FHD Notebook - Notebookcheck.net Reviews)

thanks to anyone who might help me out

 

Well, I have a quad i7, and I can't hear it at all.

But anyway, after few months, I want to tell something, about build quality.

Main components are ok. But HP should really start to take care about minor details, like lack system for closing the lid etc.

 

The i5 dual core has a lower TDP than the quad core i7, so yes it is going to be quieter.

FHD screen and the e6520 screen should be fairly simmilar. The FHD is bright and looks great head on, although if you are doing professional graphic work you should get the Dreamcolor.

 

Anyone know where I can buy a drive caddy for the optical drive bay? Also, would the factory HDD fit into that slot/caddy or would I have to get a slimmer HDD?

I put a 256 GB SSD in but don't want to waste the WD drive that came with it.

 

OK Just got my 8560w and I love it... now I cannot figure out how I get faster than 54 mbps. I have an E3000 router and I tried everything to get higher than that. Any thoughts?

 

Hi, think here is better, sry.

What is about the sd-slot speed?
In the test of the 8540w at notebookcheck, the sd-slot speed was very slow!?

Could anyone test the speed of the sd-card slot with hwtest or something else, and can say something about it?

Thx.

 

Today I made the second attempt to open up the keyboard and switch memory underneath the keyboard.

Finally managed to remove the keyboard. Pressing hard from the optical drive bay hole didn't help. Went to my kitchen and found one very thin cake decoration knife and one food knife. Thin enough to fit into that small/thin border between the chassis and keyboard. With the help of those tools I managed to force the keyboard out of it's place starting from _rear_ end (closest to the display).

Happy with 16GB RAM now, waiting for the 8GB memory module prices drop.

-- Harri

 

Your comment made me go check to see what's available. The 16GB kits (8GBx2) are only $620 (US) at crucial. So for $1240 you can have 32GB, or another 8560w.

 

Try searching ebay for "8560w" caddy. If you want the outer trim piece to match you can pop off the optical drive trim and attach it to the caddy. The factory HDD fits fine. The only fatter 3.5" drives are the newer 1 TB models, 500 GB should fit with no issues.

 

I am sorry if I have missed it in here but I am trying to figure out how to make my 8560W with the Quadro 2000 run 2 external monitors in addition to the native display.

Is this possible?

Thanks!
Daniel

 

Thanks Rikudo.

 

ah i can assist here!

You need to ensure you are NOT using TKIP in the wireless security.

if it is AES(Mixed) or TKIP you will not get faster than 150Mbps

also ensure you're on N too, because sometimes it weirdly locks.

Are you using DDWRT or the original firmware?