While not a huge change from last year, HP has refreshed its lineup of small-business-focused ProBooks with a slightly modified design, and new processors from Intel and AMD.
The b-series ProBooks will have a bead-blasted aluminum chassis with a tungsten-colored finish, and a choice of integrated Intel or AMD discrete graphics. The more consumer-focused S-series ProBooks will also have an aluminum casing, but have a brushed-metal finish. Also included is SRS Premium Sound software, ArcSoft Total Media Suite, and an HDMI port.
Standard security features on both the b- and s series include HP 3D DriveGuard, which protects the hard drive against drops, vPro technology, HP ProtectTools, TPM 1.2, HP Spare Key. Consumers will also be able to add a fingerprint sensor, Smart Card Reader, and Computrace anti-theft software. Also, both will have ports on the bottom to fit into optional docking stations.
The HP ProBook 6470b and 6570b start at $769, the HP ProBook 6475b starts at $669, and the HP ProBook s-series starts at $589. All are expected to be available on June 4.
| Row 0 - Cell 0 | 4440s | 4540s | 4545s | 4740s |
| Screen size | 14-inch (1366 x 768) | 15.6-inch (1366 x 768) | 15.6-inch (1366 x 768) | 17.3-inch (1600 x 900) |
| Processor | Third-Gen Intel Core | Third-Gen Intel Core | 2.8-GHz AMD Quad-Core A8-4500M;3.2-GHz AMD Dual-Core A6-4400M | Third-Gen Intel Core |
| RAM/Expandable to | Up to 8GB DDR3 | Up to 8GB DDR3 | Up to 8GB DDR3 | Up to 8GB DDR3 |
| Hard Drive | 5,400 rpm: 320/500/640GB;7,200 rpm: 320/500/750GB | 5,400 rpm: 320/500/640GB;7,200 rpm: 320/500/750GB | 5,400 rpm: 320/500/640GB;7,200 rpm: 320/500/750GB | 5,400 rpm: 320/500/640GB;7,200 rpm: 320/500/750GB |
| Graphics | Intel (integrated);AMD Radeon HD 7650M (discrete) | Intel (integrated);AMD Radeon HD 7650M (discrete) | AMD Radeon HD 7640G;AMD RAdeon HD 7520G;AMD Radeon HD 7650M (discrete) | Intel (integrated);AMD Radeon HD 7650M (discrete) |
| Optical Drive | DVD +/- SuperMulti | DVD +/- SuperMulti | DVD +/- SuperMulti | DVD +/- SuperMulti |
| Ports | Two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet | Two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet | Two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet | Two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet |
| Size | 13.4 x 9.3 x 1.1 inches | 14.8 x 10.1 x 1.1 inches | 14.8 x 10.1 x 1.1 inches | 16.3 x 11 x 1.2 inches |
| Weight | 4.84 pounds | 5.45 pounds | 5.45 pounds | 6.72 pounds |
| Row 0 - Cell 0 | 6470b | 6475b | 6570b |
| Screen Size | 14 inches 1366 x 768);1600x900 (option) | 14 inches 1366 x 768);1600x900 (option) | 15.6 inches 1366 x 768);1600x900 (option) |
| Processor | Third-gen Intel Core | 3.2-GHz AMD Quad-Core A10-4600M;2.8-GHz AMD Quad-Core A8-4500M;3.2-GHz AMD Dual-Core A6-4400M | Third-gen Intel Core |
| RAM/Expandable to | Up to 16GB DDR3 | Up to 16GB DDR3 | Up to 16GB DDR3 |
| Hard Drive | 7,200 rpm: 320/500/750GB500-GB self-encrypting;128GB SSD | 7,200 rpm: 320/500/750GB500-GB self-encrypting;128GB SSD | 7,200 rpm: 320/500/750GB500-GB self-encrypting;128GB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel; AMD Radeon HD 7570M | AMD Radeon HD 7760G;AMD Radeon HD 7640G;AMD Radeon HD 7520G | Intel; AMD Radeon HD 7570M |
| Optical Drive | Blu-ray ROM/DVD +/- RW | Blu-ray ROM/DVD +/- RW | Blu-ray ROM/DVD +/- RW |
| Ports | Two USB 3.0, One USB 2.0, eSATA/USB, VGA, DisplayPort, FireWire, Ethernet, modem, ExpressCard/54 | Two USB 3.0, One USB 2.0, eSATA/USB, VGA, DisplayPort, FireWire, Ethernet, modem, ExpressCard/54 | Two USB 3.0, One USB 2.0, eSATA/USB, VGA, DisplayPort, FireWire, Ethernet, modem, ExpressCard/54, Serial |
| Size | 13.3 x 9.1 x 1.3 in | 13.3 x 9.1 x 1.3 in | 14.7 x 9.86 x 1.35 inches |
| Weight | 4.48 pounds | 4.48 pounds | 5.53 pounds |
