The HP ZBook 15 is a portable workstation of 15 inches for professionals who want a powerful computer but with a more manageable format. This workstation features Intel Core and next generation graphics NVIDIA Quadro for a more powerful performance when use of graphics or modern games. It also incorporates a connection Thunderbolt to use this protocol useful (until now this technology usually found on computers Mac) which doubles the transfer rate of USB 3.0.
Power service professional
The configuration we tested the HP ZBook 15 integrates a processor Intel Core i7-4700MQ of the latest generation of the American company. This is a chip that offers similar performance to that we get with a desktop computer with four cores and a power of 2.4 GHz per core. Thanks to technology, Turbo Boost 2.0 , we can take this power up to 3.4 GHz , while technology Hyper-Threading allows us to work as if they we counted with eight cores of processing. This chip is attached to a memory of 4GB RAM in this configuration, a rather short figure for what we expect from a workstation. Other configurations themselves climbing this RAM up to 8 GB or even 16 GB of RAM.
Another major point of this is found in the workstation graphics card. Specifically, this notebook combines integrated graphics Intel for simpler processes with a discrete card NVIDIA Quadro K610M, with a dedicated memory of 1 GB. If you need more power, there are configurations of this laptop coming to wear a NVIDIA Quadro K2100M with 2 GB of memory.
Thick but very accessible design
Let’s be honest. The ZBook 15 is far from the idea of HP ZBook 14 an ultrabook disguised workstation that is very easy to handle. The HP ZBook 15 away from that concept with a thickness of one inch and weighing 2.82 kilos , making it more cumbersome to transport equipment. Of course this sacrifice also results in a higher power and a system of cooling remarkable maintaining equipment in good levels of temperature most of the time. Another advantage of the design of ZBook 15 is the bottom. The grid can be removed with a simple mechanism to access all components and change things like the RAM or storage unit.
Bright display and multiple storage options
In the field of the screen, this notebook uses a panel of 15.6 inches with a resolution Full HD. This is a panel that shows a good level of detail when viewing different content and has good management color. He also liked its luster. Yes, it seems that in this case could have opted for a screen matte to enhance your use in environments where a direct hit from a light source to occur, although its use outside the office will be rare. Moreover, the company has introduced various storage options to suit our needs. In particular, we can choose a configuration with a hard disk up to 1 TB with speed of 5400 revolutions per minute (if we choose a hard drive 750 GB speed will be 7200 rpm) or by a card SSD up to 500 GB. This storage format has the advantage of being faster in loading the system and applications, and also has increased reliability having no physical parts to wear by friction. Besides these options, you can also opt for a card of 256 GB SSD with ability to encrypt data for greater security.
First level connections and operating system
The HP Zbook 15 includes an extensive set of connections to the professional field. Probably the biggest attraction of this set lies in the presence of a connector Thunderbolt. This type of connection allows double the speed of the USB 3.0 standard and is also multiprotocolar. That means this laptop can connect to different teams as a monitor or a compatible disc without changing cable. The ZBook also features two USB 3.0 standard, a third port USB 3.0 with fast loading so we can plug our smartphones and tablets and USB 2.0 peripheral for those who do not need high speed (such as a mouse or a simple USB memory).
Moreover, we have a DisplayPort to chain multiple displays or output VGA traditional. As with the ZBook 14, it seems that you can get to miss the presence of an HDMI port, a very popular connector on the market. The Internet connection is made via WiFi or through a port Ethernet board, which usually improves the speed of the network connection. This equipment may also incorporate a 3G module for connecting the device via mobile network connection and Bluetooth. As is normal for a laptop of this size, we have a reader DVD burner or a Blu-ray drive.
As for the operating system, we can choose the version Windows 7 Professional or the latest platform for Windows 8 Pro Although this system has received much criticism since its launch for its hybrid approach between a classic touch oriented world platform and interface desktop, there are some elements that can be an advantage for the professional world. For example, the task manager has been greatly improved to make it more accessible and more advanced processes running in Windows control. Another advantage is a tool to create automatic backups of your files, or the advanced startup options.
Autonomy, prices and reviews
The autonomy of this laptop is one of the biggest surprises we have in store this device. In normal use has reached us lasts just over seven hours, an excellent figure when you consider that we speak of a workstation. As a result, we can use the laptop for hours on long trips and journeys without searching for a plug. The price of HP ZBook 15 market stands at a figure out of 1,935 euros, an important but quite reasonable investment considering the guts of this team. In short, a very good proposal for mobile professionals who need a good balance between powerful specifications and battery, and do not mind having to live with a slightly thicker and heavier than you’re used to seeing in recent format times.
Review laptop of the HP ZBook 15
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