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What's the difference?

Learn the feature differences between our s, b, p and w notebooks.
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w series for workstation performance

•  Ideal for engineers & designers who need workstation power and mobility
•  High-end graphics and processing give you on-the-go performance
•  ISV certifications mean your notebook will run your demanding applications
Example: HP EliteBook 8710w Mobile Workstation
w series for workstation performance
» What makes a great notebook PC?
» What's the difference?

It's more secure
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Privacy Manager helps encrypt online chats and verify emails NEW!
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Device Access Manager manages security for USB devices
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Fingerprint Sensor
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Smart Card and Java Card support
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance TPM embedded security chip and TPM Enhanced DriveLock
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Disk Sanitizer and File Sanitizer (shredders) permanently delete data NEW!
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance SpareKey helps you in case of forgotten passwords
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Security Manager customizes security options NEW!
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance 3D DriveGuard shock absorption for hard drives
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance BIOS security and configuration
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Credential Manager stores all your passwords for you
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Drive Encryption encodes data and folders
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Enhanced pre-boot security
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Power-on authentication

It's easy to use
w series for workstation performance Dual Link DVI1
w series for workstation performance eSATA connector1
w series for workstation performance high-definition media interface (HDMI) cable1
w series for workstation performance High-end graphics
w series for workstation performance HP Performance Tuning Framework
w series for workstation performance ISV certification
w series for workstation performance OpenGL support
p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Illumi-Lite LED display2 NEW!
p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Integrated 2 MP webcams with business card reader NEW!
p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Ambient light sensor
p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Blu-ray DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL drive
p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Dual-microphone array
p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology
p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Outdoor viewing display3
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance QuickLook 2 lets you check Outlook without booting up NEW!
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Upgrade bay with dual HDD support4 NEW!
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Battery Options deliver industry-leading battery life
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Common drivers and utilities across most HP notebooks
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Dual-microphone array5
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Lifecycle Management , Client Manager and OpenView Client Configuration Manager help manage and deploy notebooks
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Mobile Broadband helps you connect from more places in the world
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Proactive Change Notification helps you plan ahead
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance SoftPaq Download Manager manages software package downloads NEW!
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance BrightView displays
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Fast Charge
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance FreeDOS preinstalled
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Integrated Bluetooth® technology (optional)
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Linux tested and certified
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Quick Tile & Quick Zoom enhance screen views with a single touch
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Smart AC Adapters
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Ultra wide-viewing angle display
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance VGA webcams6
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance VoIP-ready
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ WLAN
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Wireless Assistant

It's reliable
p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance DuraCase business-rugged structure NEW!
p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance RAID 0 (striping) and RAID 1 (mirroring) help protect your data7 NEW!
p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance DuraKeys protected keyboard
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance DuraFinish scratch-resistant finish
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Magnesiuim alloy support structure (select models)
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Metal alloy hinges
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance One-touch productivity controls8 launch applications with one swipe
b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Spill-resistant keyboard
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance 3D DriveGuard shock absorption for hard drives
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance HP Total Care
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Total test process
s series for essential computing b series for business computing p series for performance computing w series for workstation performance Panel Protection System protects panel from keyboard scuffs

Key:
s series for essential computing s series for essential computing
b series for business computing b series for business computing
p series for performance computing p series for performance computing
w series for workstation performance w series for workstation performance
1.  These features are only available on the HP EliteBook 8530p Business Notebook PC, HP EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation and HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation.
2.  Illumi-lite displays are only available on p series notebooks.
3.  Outdoor viewing display is only available on p series tablet PCs.
4.  This is available with all b, p and w series notebooks except ones in the Ultra-light series.
5.  In b series notebooks, this is only with optional webcam. p and w series notebooks include dual-microphone array as a standard feature.
6.  VGA webcams are included with the s and b series notebooks. p and w series notebooks feature 2.0 MP webcams with business card readers.
7.  Requires optional second hard drive for RAID 1 real-time data mirroring.
8.  Includes HP Info Button, HP Wireless Button, HP Presentation Button and HP Calculator Button. HP Calculator button is only available on p and w series notebooks.
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