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    HP Probook 430 g2 - i5 really worth it?

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by niko_3100, May 11, 2015.

  1. niko_3100

    niko_3100 Newbie

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    Hi guys, I am planning to buy a small business machine for my every day android programming.

    I am looking at the HP probook 430 g2, mainly for the price and for the small form factor and low weight. One of the things that I really pay to much attention are:
    * Display
    * Keyboard Flex
    * Fan noise
    * Temperature

    I know that Display is not the best in its class with this notebook but what about the other things? I am planning to upgrade to at least 8gb of ram and 256 ssd.

    It is important to notice that currently I have an HP envy 14 with IPS 3200x1800 pixels but seems this display has lot of problems with App scaling and consume more battery and CPU because of the high display, do you have any other conclusion with it?

    I really do not know why HP or Dell only offer 1366x768 pixels screen and not an upgrade for 1600x900 pixels, it will be better for every day use.

    Thanks in advance!!
     
    niko_3100, May 11, 2015
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  2. Kent T

    Kent T Notebook Virtuoso

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    Business which uses higher resolutions usually use Workstations. And business use is more practical and less graphic intense.
     
    Kent T, Jul 5, 2015
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