'this laptop should be able to handle just about any task you can throw at it without bogging down too much.'
'Like the rest of the EliteBook line the 8730w feels extremely solid and durable thanks to its magnesium chassis, DuraCase and DuraFinish, which makes the notebook scratch resistant.'
'Components
HP's EliteBook 8730w laptop is very powerful, but fits into a small form factor.'
'Keyboard and Touchpad The deck of the 8730w is wide enough to accommodate a full numeric keypad to the right of the keyboard.'
'This machine is HP’s high end professional 14” laptop and I was eager to tear into it and see how it handles the duties of my normal mix of operating systems and applications.'
'Anemic speakers, Average battery life, Smallish trackpad.'
'The somewhat seemingly over-sized silver display button is beneficial for single-handed opening.'
'There is a lot of reliability built into this machine as the whole look and feel emanates toughness. '
'the typically excellent ThinkPad build quality makes this a system that will have a long lifespan'
'The sombre black chassis is one of the sturdiest you can buy, and perfect for the rigours of frequent travel use'
'It's still pricey when configured for power users, but the typical excellent ThinkPad build quality makes this a system that should enjoy a long lifespan'
'The build quality is excellent and working with the system (for example, swapping the hard drive) was a breeze'
'The X61's form factor makes it ideal for being a light weight companion in a briefcase, and with its solid construction it feels safe throwing it in with other files and books'
'With Microsoft's Windows XP Tablet PC Edition due for release next month, system vendors are beginning to show devices that will make use of the new software and its pen-driven features.'
