About

This page contains a single entry from the blog posted on May 10, 2006 6:30 AM.

The previous post in this blog was HP Compaq nc2400.

The next post in this blog is HP Compaq nc7400 Notebook.

Many more can be found on the main index page or by looking through the archives.

« HP Compaq nc2400 | Main | HP Compaq nc7400 Notebook »



hp.jpgThe new HP nw8440 by HP is a one stop solution to all portable computing needs and is ideal for working professionals. The HP Compaq nw8440 Mobile Workstation packs a punch and incorporates the ATI Mobility FireGL V5200 graphical processor which would be ideal for high demanding multimedia workplaces which involve 3D images, graphical drawings and visual presentations. Thus the new offering by HP Compaq will appease to all kinds of work situations.

The HP Compaq nw8440 incorporates the Intel Duo technology for cutting edge performance and users can choose from Intel® Core™ Duo processors T2400 or T2600. For a better visual experience one can opt for a 15.4-inch WSXGA+ wide viewing angle display or 15.4-inch WUXGA wide viewing angle display. The notebook comes preloaded with the Microsoft® Windows® XP OS and FreeDOS and one can either opt for a DVD-ROM; DVD/CD-RW Combo; a DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer; or LightScribe DVD+/-RW with Double Layer. It comes with 512 MB of standard RAM which can be further expanded!

The notebook is also Fully ISV certified which is now days essential for any good workstation. This seal of approval mainly proves that the notebook can work in the most demanding environments too. Some other configurations found on this new notebook include ; VGA port supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz, and lower resolutions at up to 100 Hz, ATI Mobility FireGL V5200 graphics controller with 256 MB of discrete video memory, Hardware OpenGL acceleration, 3 USB 2.0, VGA, mic in, line out, 1394, power, RJ-11, RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Controller with HP Smart Power NIC Technology and56K V.92 modem with digital line guard.
The base model is available from May 22 for 2,299.00 $ and prices vary according to configurations. For more info visit : HP

HP Compaq nc8440 Features:

Processor type Intel® Core™ Duo processors T2400 to T2600
Processor features min: Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2400 (1.8-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
max: Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2600 (2.16-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Memory description min: 512 MB
max: 4096 MB
Video
Display size 15.4-inch WSXGA+ wide viewing angle display or
15.4-inch WUXGA wide viewing angle display
Display resolution VGA port supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz, and lower resolutions at up to 100 Hz.
DVI port in optional HP Docking Station (sold separately) supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at both full and reduced blanking, and 1920 x 1200 at reduced blanking.

Video adapter description ATI Mobility FireGL V5200 graphics controller with 256 MB of discrete video memory, Hardware OpenGL acceleration
Storage
Hard drive, internal min: 60 GB (5400 rpm) SMART SATA
max: 100 GB (7200 rpm) SMART SATA
Optional modules DVD-ROM; DVD/CD-RW Combo; DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer; LightScribe DVD+/-RW with Double Layer.
Audio and ports
Audio ADI High Definition CODEC; integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro compatible audio; stereo speakers; directional microphone; external volume control and mute buttons; stereo headphone/line out; stereo microphone in.
I/O (input/output) ports 3 USB 2.0, VGA, mic in, line out, 1394, power, RJ-11, RJ-45, serial port, S-video TV out, docking connector, travel battery connector
Communications 10/100/1000 Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Controller with HP Smart Power NIC Technology
56K V.92 modem with digital line guard
Wireless Choice of Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN, Broadcom 802.11a/b/g WLAN, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG 802.11 a/b/g WLAN; Integrated Bluetooth®
Slots 1 Type I/II PC Card slot which supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards; 1 integrated Smart Card Reader.
Power External 90-watt smart AC adapter, 6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord included. Total length including External AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 meter). 8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion (69Wh). HP Fast Charge technology.