Anyone else excited about the new ProBooks?

Go here for some pictures: http://www.engadget.com/photos/hp-probooks-hands-on/#2749404



That one is the ProBook 4420s, 14inch with i5 processor

I think it looks awesome! I hope its construction and quality has improved because I am debating getting this, or a Thinkpad t410 or a Macbook Pro 13inch

So many choices! I hope you guys get a review on the new Probook!!!!


more pics: http://www.slashgear.com/hp-probook-4320s-4420s-4520s-4720s-hands-on-2875781/

 

I'm very excited for a review, although I must admit I am disappointed with HP's sales in Canada - they make it nearly impossible to buy anything besides their consumer line notebooks.

On a side note, there also seems to be other Probooks in the works. The 6440b for instance, has similar specs to the 4420s, but looks more like the newer Elitebooks. Here's a bit of detail (hope you don't mind the Canadian page): http://h20386.www2.hp.com/CanadaStore/Product.aspx?pdetail=P94697

 

Yes, I hope reviews for this machine come out!

The only thing I am worried about is the trackpad

 

I stopped by London Drugs and they have a new HP tablet with what appears to be the same trackpad as the new Probooks, and I found it to be quite nice, a bit like the newer MBP touchpads.

 

that is good news! I am definitely leaning towards a probook purchase now. hopefully the reviews are positive

 

After being very disappointed with Lenovo screen quality I am getting myself a Probook 5310 with anti glare screen. I don't need major speed just a good screen, decent keyboard, that's it. No gaming etc. I just hope that HP Probook has not too much of the usual HP bloatware ....

 

wow, very good looking machine, looks like they took some design styles from the envy with the touchpad and minimal buttons on the frame and keyboard. very nice. Not really an issue for me but it looks like the lid holds some finger prints pretty well, if I weren't getting the elitebook this would definitely be a top contender in my list.

 

the elite book also has some gloss on it I think ? On the 5310 it seems that it's mostly aluminum and some gloss only around the screen and keyboard ... are these Probooks ok quality ?

 

Still waiting for a review on the newer Probook s series but review on the previous Probook was mediocre/ bad

 

Which? The Probook 5310m received top ratings from most sites I visit.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-HP-ProBook-5310m-Notebook.22965.0.html (87%)
http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptop/hp-probook-5310m.aspx (4.5/5)
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/320893/review/probook_5310m.html (top 10)

Some of the even older models were pretty bad though.

 

They look nice but use crap res screens. If they had better screens, I'd try one out. Why in the world doesn't hp use higher res screen on the 15"?

 

yeah, they should allow for an option to upgrade resolution

 

The brushed/glossy look doesn't mix for me. I feel brushed/matte works better visually.

 

hmm you are right. i must have read about an older model but i can't seem to find the link anymore

do u know if the construction is a metal alloy or is it mostly plastic?

 

Anyone know if the schedule planner in BIOS can be flashed? I am a student and won't be needing it. Otherwise, I will have to settle for another laptop from another brand.

 

I was just informed by Joanna Stern from Engadget that she will be doing a review on the Probooks. w00t!