At A Glance
Genuine Windows Vista Business*, Genuine Windows XP Professional, or FreeDOS
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1600M graphics with up to 512 MB dedicated memory
DirectX 10 support and Dual Link DVI (available through optional docking) provides faster rendering capabilities and
support for ultra-high resolution monitors
Intel® Centrino® Pro processor technology capable, with Intel Core™2 Duo processors
HDMI high definition video/audio port
Optional Blu-Ray DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive
Designed to travel, with weight starting at 7.5 lb/3.4 kg and 1.3-inch/33 mm thin at front
Widescreen 17.0-inch diagonal display with wide-viewing angle (select models), BrightView (select models), Ambient
Light Sensor and HP Privacy Filter support
Integrated Media Card Reader
Full-sized keyboard with separate numeric keypad
Enhanced reliability with HP DuraKeys, HP DuraFinish, and magnesium alloy support structures
Enhanced security features including integrated Smart Card Reader, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, HP
Fingerprint Sensor, TPM 1.2**
HP QuickLook on Windows Vista models for instant access to email, calendar, and contact information
Flexible wireless connectivity options:
Integrated 802.11 a/b/g/draft-n, a/b/g, or b/g wireless LAN module
Bluetooth®
Up to 160-GB 7200 rpm user-removable hard drive with HP 3D DriveGuard protection or 64-GB Solid State Drive
Touch-sensitive controls for HP Info Center, HP QuickLook, wireless on/off, HP Presentation button, volume up,
volume down, and mute
Up to 4GB of 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM, dual channel memory support
Integrated Intel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)
Enhanced dual pointing devices (touchpad with scroll zone and pointstick)
* At initial boot, either 32- or 64-bit can be selected. This is a one time selection and the other version will be deleted.
** TPM module disabled where not permitted by law (for example, Russia and China).
QuickSpecs
HP Compaq 8710w Mobile Workstation
Overview
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