"The cosmetic appeal of the 4320s is complimented by an excellent selection of processors up to the latest Intel i7 with turbo boost technology."
Karim Beerahee
The HP Probook 4320s is one of the more affordable high-end business marketed notebooks.
The ProBook has an alternative design strategy to Lenovo’s ThinkPad, going for a stylish model rather than ThinkPad’s unassuming business look.
The ProBook will draw attention, and not show wear easily with the brushed metal look available in two luxury colours caviar and Bordeaux.
What we like best
The cosmetic appeal of the 4320s is complimented by an excellent selection of processors up to the latest Intel i7 with turbo boost technology that allows the system to run swiftly and economically.
It also has the usual selection of ports and an optical drive which can be upgraded for Blu-ray capabilities. These are protected by a 3D DriveGuard three-axis accelerometer which monitors the movement of the actual notebook.
An additional feature unique to the 4320s which is not commonly found on business notebooks is the dedicated multimedia keys. These allow volume and brightness control at the push of a button. The usual wireless button is still there too.
What we liked least
As a business notebook you shouldn’t expect the graphics to be up to much. The ATI Radeon chipset won’t be able to keep up with most modern games, but it will satisfactorily play movies in HD which is nothing to sniff at on a laptop.
The 4320S is a downgrade from the HP EliteBook line, as it lacks forward thinking technology like a USB 3.0 port, which may be a deal breaker for some.
The 4320s rates highly as a business laptop. The ProBooks in general are sturdy tools for computing as they can be integrated with the highest quality processors. Graphics are not necessarily considered a priority with a business notebook, however these systems are mid-level in terms of graphical capability which indicates a healthy consideration of the importance of each component. Overall for an affordable, value for money business notebook the 4320s is a fine choice.
Processor Speed
TBC
Processor
Up to Intel Core i7
RAM
Up to 8Gb 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Screen Size
13.3 inch
LED Backlit HD Anti-Glare
Graphics
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 530v
Hard Drive Storage
Up to 500 Gb SATA II 7200 RPM Hard Drive
Battery
Up to 9-cell
Multimedia
Blu-ray ROM DVD +/- RW
ExpressCard
Media Card Reader
Webcam 2.0 MP
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
Stereo speakers
Ports
3 x USB 2.0
1 x eSATA/USB combo
1 x VGA
1 x HDMI
1 x RJ-45
1 x RJ-11
Weight & Size
324mm (W) x 27mm (H) x 228mm (D)
2.02Kg
Connectivity
Atheros 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR
Operating System
Windows 7
HP ProBook 4320s is in essence an affordable ThinkPad, a highly powered business laptop, it has a bit more flair then you’d find on a Lenovo model, although they do have some spectacular laptops business brands across the board tend to have a tradition (uninspired) look.
HP ProBook 4320s
There’s none of that with the HP ProBook 4320, they are available in two classy colours, Bordeaux for the discerning wine maestro and caviar for that sleek comforting look. You’ll find the HP ProBook 4320s can be built with Intel i7 processors for some of the best processing speeds available.
HP ProBook 4320s has dedicated multimedia keys, such as volume and brightness etc. this is normally territory for consumer laptops or more entertainment designed machines, but makes a welcome feature on a business notebook, especially if you’re travelling.
If you want to find out more about its features, read the PC Site HP ProBook 4320s review.
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