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    Looking for a full-power, thin/portable HP

    Discussion in 'HP' started by klezmer41, Sep 21, 2012.

  1. klezmer41

    klezmer41 Notebook Evangelist

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    There seem to be a plethora of options from HP in both consumer and business lines, so I'm a little confused. I originally thought I'd go with the Elitebook Folio 9470m, but then I found out it has a low-voltage proc. Does a ULV proc work just fine for any kind of Adobe-type work? Here's my basic criteria:

    Full-power processor, dual or quad
    Thin/portable (14" would be ideal)
    I actually prefer plastic, but I can tolerate a metal body
    1366 x 768 resolution in the 13-14" size
    Matte, anti-glare screen
    Backlit keyboard
    8GB+ RAM
    Excellent battery life would be great

    I don't need an optical drive or discrete GPU.
     
    klezmer41, Sep 21, 2012
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  2. Starrbuck

    Starrbuck Notebook Consultant

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    Envy Spectre 13 or 14?
     
    Starrbuck, Sep 21, 2012
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  3. klezmer41

    klezmer41 Notebook Evangelist

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    The 14 has a 900p screen, and the 13 screen is glossy :|
     
    klezmer41, Sep 21, 2012
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  4. Starrbuck

    Starrbuck Notebook Consultant

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    Looks like all of the Envy's are glossy, so you may be out of luck with HP.
     
    Starrbuck, Sep 22, 2012
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    If you get a Core i5 3rd generation ULV processor you'll be just fine running any Adobe applications. I wouldn't worry about the fact it's not a fully fledged regular voltage processor unless you're doing a ton of video processing or other CPU intensive tasks. Having an SSD may be a better performance boost that faster processor for your needs anyway.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Sep 26, 2012
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  6. Quix Omega

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    Lenovo Thinkpad T420s would fit your needs quite well. If it HAS to be an HP the Folio is the only thin and light they make without a glossy screen.
     
    Quix Omega, Sep 26, 2012
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