Thoughts/experiences with older HP elitebook 8440p laptop?


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Hi all,

 

I couldn't pass up $177 USD (with Amazon Prime) for the specs on this today. I'll be swapping out the hdd with an intel 550 series SSD, and using it strictly for family business. I think I got the last one in stock at that price.

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CSH11RO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

 

It seems solid enough in reviews, but actual user experiences are always appreciated.

 

Thanks folks :)

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I used an EliteBook (back before they used the EliteBook branding) for several years and it was really good. It still works fine today, at about 7-8 years old.

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I used an EliteBook (back before they used the EliteBook branding) for several years and it was really good. It still works fine today, at about 7-8 years old.

That's good to hear virtorio, thanks.  I was wondering if I was too hasty, but the more I read the more it seems to be a fine old machine. :)

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I have used various models of the elitebook and have had great success with them. Solid machines that is for sure. For the price, its one heck of a steal! Solid design and very sturdy; our machines at work are swapped between users and take a nice beating but had withstood everything thrown at it.

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Thanks Circaflex! Posts like that get me excited about my "new" toy arriving. Quite frankly, I'm considering grabbing another one while the prices are hot lol. :)

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I used the 8440p for four years as my primary work PC. It was a great performer for email, browsing and various development tasks with Visual Studio. I ran Win 7 Ent on it, i5-540 if I recall correctly with 8GB and 500gb had. It was a great machine.

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Great feedback :)

 

The only downside is I have to wait until Saturday for it lol. Thanks guys

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I've an 8460p that I really love that I've had for 2 or 3 yrs now. Though the screen on mine likes to glitch out until I poke/pluck a spot in top center. Other than that, best $500 I ever spent.

 

The 8440p doesn't look like it's that much different so probably just as good.

 

My only gripe is that I wish it was a tad lighter though.

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My work laptop is an Elitebook Folio - I have only been with the company for 6 months, and this is the only HP I have ever owned, so I cant comment on the Elitebook reliability.

However, I will say that was a great little purchase.

Throw in an SSD, and max out the RAM - and a clean OS install and it will be a nice little family laptop - enjoy !

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My work laptop is an Elitebook Folio - I have only been with the company for 6 months, and this is the only HP I have ever owned, so I cant comment on the Elitebook reliability.

However, I will say that was a great little purchase.

Throw in an SSD, and max out the RAM - and a clean OS install and it will be a nice little family laptop - enjoy !

That's the plan! :)

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