HP ProBook

The HP ProBook is a brand of affordable business^[1] notebooks made by Hewlett-Packard. The ProBook series are aimed at mainstream business users and are cheaper than the higher-end EliteBook series.^[2]

History

S-Series

In April, 2009, HP introduced the ProBook s-series (standard/essential) notebooks, which consisted of the Intel powered 4410s, 4510s, and 4710s (14", 15.6", and 17.3" screens, respectively) and the AMD powered 4415s and 4515s (14" and 15.6" screens, respectively).^[1][3] This was followed by the introduction of the 13.3" ProBook 4310s in June of the same year.^[4] The s-series was updated in 2010 with Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors, a brushed aluminum case, chiclet keyboard, and multitouch ClickPad.^[5] Updates to the line in 2012 included a new exterior aluminum design.^[6]

B-Series

The ProBook B-series was announced on October 13, 2009, replacing the previous HP Compaq B-series. Two AMD powered models were announced—the 14" ProBook 6445b and the 15.6" Probook 6545b.^[7] Their Intel powered counterparts were announced three months later as the 14" ProBook 6440b and the 15.6" Probook 6540b.^[8] The B-series was updated in 2012 with the Intel-powered 6470b and 6570b, and the AMD-powered 6475b.^[6]

M-Series

HP launched the 5310m in September 2009. The 5310m was enclosed by an aluminum and magnesium case, weighed under four pounds, and was less than an inch thick.^[9][10] The M-series was updated in September 2010 with a 5320m, closely followed with the release of the 5330m in May 2011 which featured a dual-tone aluminum chassis and Beats Audio.^[4]

Timeline

See also

• Acer TravelMate
• Dell Vostro
• Dell Latitude
• ThinkPad

References

1. 1 2 Miller, Ross (April 2009). "HP unveils ProBook s-series laptops for the businessperson who needs a bit more power". Engadget. Retrieved 2 Jun 2011. 
2. ↑ Stern, Joanna (February 2011). "HP gets down to business with redesigned and refreshed EliteBook and ProBook laptops (hands-on)". Retrieved 4 Jun 2011. 
3. ↑ Hewlett-Packard (April 2008). "Blending Business Chic with Affordability, HP Unveils HP ProBook Notebook PC Line". Palo Alto, California. Retrieved 2 Jun 2011. 
4. 1 2 Hewlett-Packard (June 24, 2009). "HP Expands ProBook Family of Notebooks". Retrieved November 18, 2011. 
5. ↑ Stern, Joanna (March 2010). "HP spices up ProBooks with Core 2010 CPUs, ClickPads and caviar paint". Retrieved 2 Jun 2011. 
6. 1 2 Wollman, Dana (May 8, 2012). "HP refreshes its ProBook laptops for small businesses". Retrieved June 21, 2012. 
7. ↑ Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. (October 13, 2009). "HP Sets Sights on PC Replacement Cycle". Retrieved June 21, 2012. 
8. ↑ Soo, Brad (January 6, 2010). "HP Probook 6440b and Probook 6540b now official". Retrieved June 21, 2012. 
9. ↑ Crothers, Brooke (October 4, 2009). "Windows 7 to usher in crush of cheap laptops". CNet. Retrieved November 18, 2011. 
10. ↑ Miller, Paul (September 15, 2009). "HP's ProBook 5310m and Pavilion dm3 keep "thin-and-light" cheap enough for the rest of us". Retrieved November 18, 2011. 

External links

• HP Official Site