HP ProBook 6460b – 14″ – Core i3 2310M – Windows 7 Pro 64-bit – 4 GB RAM – 320 GB HDD

Description

RS:16500 with 2 GB RAM

HP’s B series ProBooks are all about marrying sleek professional looks with affordability and performance. And the ProBook 6460b lives up to that mission statement with an attractive, durable design and Core i3 power inside.

Design

If a mullet is indeed business at the front and a party out the back, then the HP ProBook 6460B is a crew-cut. It’s all business, in other words, and this starts with the product design, which is very understated. When we first opened it up, we openly pondered if HP had dipped into its design manual circa 1998; this is an old-school business design with only a few shaped lines to bring it in line with modern sensibilities.

That’s not entirely a bad thing. There are plenty of notebooks that are gaudy and ostentatious — some of HP’s more outrageous Vivienne Tam designs come to mind — and the ProBook 6460B isn’t one of those. The interior metal of the palm rest gives it a slightly luxurious feel, and this is a business notebook that solidly looks like it means business. The keyboard is well spaced, and laid out with enough room for good cursor keys. The screen is latched down for better physical robustness. They’re minor points, but the overall effect is to convince you that this is a solid laptop.

Features

The ProBook 6460B line sits in HP’s Business laptop lines, so it’s no particular surprise that it ships withWindows 7 Professional. It’s annoying that HP opts for the 32-bit version of the operating system, although we guess that could have to do with compatibility with some obscure business packages. It’s also a little surprising that it ships with only 2GB of on-board memory, although at least that makes the 32-bit Windows install make sense by comparison.

The review sample sent to CNET Australia included an Intel Core i5 2410M 2.3GHz processor, 320GB Hitachi HTS725032A9A364 7200RPM hard drive, 14-inch LED backlit display, Intel’s HD graphics solution and a DVD Multi recorder with, predictably enough for an HP burner, Lightscribe compatibility.

PROCESSOR / CHIPSET

• CPU
  Intel Core i3 (2nd Gen) 2310M / 2.1 GHz
• Number of Cores
  Dual-Core
• Cache
  L3 – 3 MB
• 64-bit Computing
  Yes
• Chipset Type
  Mobile Intel HM65 Express

MEMORY

• Max Supported Size
  16 GB
• Technology
  DDR3 SDRAM
• Speed
  1333 MHz / PC3-10600
• Form Factor
  SO DIMM 204-pin
• Slots Qty
  2
• Empty Slots
  1

STORAGE

• Interface
  Serial ATA-300
• Optical Drive
  DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM – removable – tray
• Read Speed
  24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
• Write Speed
  24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL)
• Rewrite Speed
  24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

RAM

• Memory Speed
  1333 MHz
• Memory Specification Compliance
  PC3-10600
• Configuration Features
  1 x 4 GB

DISPLAY

• LCD Backlight Technology
  LED backlight
• Resolution
  1366 x 768 ( HD )
• Widescreen Display
  Yes
• Monitor Features
  HD anti-glare

ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS

• Humidity Range Operating
  10 – 90% (non-condensing)
• Vibration Tolerance
  0.75 g @ RMS (random) (operating) / 1.5 g @ RMS (random) (non-operating)

AUDIO & VIDEO

• Graphics Processor
  Intel HD Graphics 3000
• Integrated Webcam
  Yes
• Resolution
  2 Megapixel
• Capture Resolutions
  1280 x 720
• Sound
  Stereo speakers , stereo microphone
• Audio Codec
  IDT 92HD87

HARD DRIVE

• Spindle Speed
  7200 rpm

INPUT

• Type
  keyboard, touchpad
• Features
  spill-resistant, volume control

COMMUNICATIONS

• Wireless Protocol
  802.11n
• Wireless Controller
  Broadcom 43224AGN
• Wired Protocol
  Gigabit Ethernet

CARD READER

• Type
  card reader

BATTERY

• Max Supported Qty
  2
• Capacity
  55 Wh
• Run Time (Up To)
  7.25 sec
• Cells
  6-cell
• Technology
  lithium ion

AC ADAPTER

• Input
  AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
• Output
  65 Watt , 18.5 V

CONNECTIONS & EXPANSION

• Expansion Bays
  1 x Upgrade Bay
• Slots
  1 x ExpressCard/54 ( 1 free )
• Interfaces
  DisplayPort
  VGA
  FireWire
  Microphone input
  Headphone output
  LAN
  3 x USB 2.0
  USB 2.0/eSATA
  Dock
  Battery
• Memory Card Reader
  Yes ( SD Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card )

MISCELLANEOUS

• Color
  tungsten
• Security
  Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
• Features
  Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP DuraFinish, HP File Sanitizer, HP ProtectTools Embedded Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Included Laptop Accessories
  power adapter
• Compliant Standards
  A-Tick, UL, VCCI, WEEE, ACPI, BSMI, CCC, CSA, FCC, ICES, KCC, RoHS
• Manufacturer Selling Program
  HP Smart Buy

SOFTWARE

• Microsoft Office Preloaded
  Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.

NETWORKING

• Data Link Protocol
  Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
• Remote Management Protocol
  SNMP
• Compliant Standards
  IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3x, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u
• Wireless NIC
  Broadcom 43224AGN

MONITOR

• Diagonal Size
  14 in

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

• Width
  13.3 in
• Depth
  9.1 in
• Height
  1.3 in

AUDIO OUTPUT

• Compliant Standards
  High Definition Audio, SRS Premium Sound

ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS

• EPEAT Level
  EPEAT Gold
• ENERGY STAR Qualified
  Yes

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Weight
  5.1 lbs

POWER

• Min Operating Temperature
  41 °F
• Max Operating Temperature
  95 °F

OPERATING SYSTEM / SOFTWARE

• OS Provided: Type
  Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
• Type
  HP Connection Manager 4.0, HP Support Assistant, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Norton Internet Security 2011 (60 days subscription), PDF Complete Special Edition (60 days trial), Skype, HP DayStarter, HP Hotkey Support, HP Power Assistant, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP ProtectTools for Central Management, HP QuickWeb, HP Recovery Manager, HP SoftPaq Download Manager (free download)

GENERAL

• Manufacturer
  HP