HP EliteBook 8730w Brochure & Specs

ISV CERTIFICATIONS
HP performs testing and certifications with top workstation
software vendors in a variety of market segments to help verify
that the applications you need will run effectively. Some of the
vendors HP works with include: Autodesk, Bentley, Dassault
Systems, Mentor Graphics, MSC Software, PTC, Siemans,
Solidworks, Adobe, Avid, SoftImage, ESRI, Landmark Graphics,
Schlumberger, Paradigm, Seismic Micro-Technology, Thomson/GV
and many others.
HP recommends Windows Vista
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Business.
Professionals have
come to expect HP
Mobile Workstations
to wield the force of
an office workstation—
with the power to
manipulate complex
models, mechanical
designs and
sophisticated
animation—all while
providing the freedom
of a notebook.
HP has once again
raised the bar.
HP has once again raised the bar.
With the new HP EliteBook 8530w and HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstations,
HP introduces a highly durable form factor with workstation caliber graphics and
independent software vendor (ISV) certifications, with an even greater capacity
for processing power. You’ll experience a true 64-bit computing environment;
and with support for up to 8 GB
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of memory, you can run the most demanding
professional applications. HP has also obtained ISV certifications for an extensive
range of applications to help enable performance and stability.
DREAMCOLOR DISPLAYS
HP DreamColor Technologies improve color consistency from display through
printing. DreamColor provides seamless interaction between applications and
devices to deliver precise results. It is best in class for predictable and accurate
color matching. DreamColor helps you achieve the exact color you envisioned
by more accurately matching colors to the original and producing accurate,
predictable and consistent color—every time.
ASTOUNDING GRAPHICS
With NVIDIA’s and ATI’s next-generation graphics controllers, the 8530w and
8730w deliver workstation-class graphics with up to 1 GB of dedicated memory.
When docked, take advantage of Dual Link DVI support that lets you run ultra-
high resolution monitors—including newer 30-inch diagonal, 2560 x 1600 LCD
panels—in their native resolution. HP Mobile Workstations also provide full
OpenGL and DirectX 10 support and are fully ISV-certified to provide a high
degree of reliability.
This technology leads to advanced graphics processing unit (GPU) performance;
it also provides faster transfer and manipulation of 3D textures, resulting in more
interactive visualization of large volumetric datasets.
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HP EliteBook 8730w Specifications