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    HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G2 Now Available

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 11, 2015.

  1. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I had been wondering when HP was going to update its EliteBook Folio 1040 line and went searching on HP's site out of curiosity; lo and behold, the updated G2 variant is available:
    Datasheet (PDF)
    Available Models (HP Business Site)

    It seems to be exactly the same notebook as the G1 except for the processors which are now the "Broadwell" Intel Core i5/i7 dual-core "U" series. Pricing also looks to be in line with the G1, though I haven't found a pre-configured G2 model with touch. The CTO models are prohibitively expensive as usual from HP (w/o coupons).

    Here's our review of the G1 from this past year. We found very little not to like about it. I'd like to see if the G2 has better battery life - it should.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 11, 2015
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    yaonyc Notebook Consultant

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    Hello.
    Do you think either 1040 G1 / G2 can have 12GB ram?

    Adding (1) 8gig Ram stick to the soldered on 4gig ram.

    Thanks and thanks for sharing this G2 info!
     
    yaonyc, Feb 14, 2015
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    Joadster Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is the 1920 x 1080 1040 G2 display TN or IPS?
     
    Joadster, Apr 22, 2015
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

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    If the display is listed as "UWVA", then it's IPS. An "SVA" display is not.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 25, 2015
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