A look at aluminum and design in consumer electronics
Mark Kasperowicz, Alcoa Inc.
The new HP ProBook 4520s, at just less than six pounds, is solid and sturdy enough to travel with you. With its brushed aluminum exterior and the caviar color, the 15.6 inch high-definition matte screen attracts professionals who want a durable notebook that can handle their business needs as well as have the capability to watch a Blu-ray movie on a long business trip.
It has a mercury free LCD screen designed for maximum recyclability and has almost four hours of viewing time while running high-definition video playback at its maximum resolution. The 4520s had 2GB or RAM but has an optional upgrade to 4GB and an integrated graphics chipset. It has three USB ports and an HDMI port is also available.
The 4520 has extensive wireless connectivity with being Wi-Fi certified with WLAN and Blutetooth. The ArcSoft TotalMedia Suite allows editing and creating of video and audio files while running on the choice of 2010 Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors.
HP innovations help provide enhanced security with HP ProtectTools software, optional HP Fingerprint Sensor and Face Recognition to log on to websites and Windows. The hard drive data is also protected with HP 3D DriveGuard.
Starting at $719, it is ideal for small business users on a budget.
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