HP Notebooks

With different processors, speeds, amounts of memory, hard drive types, display sizes, weights, and other features, such as the battery life and type of keyboard, HP® notebooks are an excellent choice for portable computing. Staples® carries several quality brands of notebooks and accessories you need to work away from the office.

Choose an HP Notebook to Fit Your Needs
The key to choosing the right HP notebook is getting the right balance between performance, portability, and battery life. Notebooks are like laptops but aren't intended to replace a desktop computer. They are powerful and portable, weighing between 3 and 5 pounds depending on the hardware. Notebooks don't have optical disc drives, such as CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray™ readers and writers, which helps reduce their size and increase portability. Most external optical disc drives are compatible with HP notebooks.

Choose between several generations of Intel® processors. The most powerful processor is the Intel® Core™ i7. Use these to run large, complex programs and games, or to operate multiple programs at one time. For a mid-range processor, consider the Intel Core i5. These can run a few essential programs at once, like streaming a movie and using a browser with multiple tabs open. Entry-level and low-cost notebooks come with Intel Core i3. Use these for basic computing, such as browsing the internet, checking emails, and other web-based tasks.

Finding the Right HP Notebook Hard Drive
Consider a notebook with a hard drive, a solid state drive, or both. The traditional hard disk is a magnet that reads, writes, and retrieves data while it spins. A hard disc's speed is measured in revolutions per minute or RPMs. The most common speeds are 5400 and 7200RPMs. Solid state drives are a series of interconnected memory chips similar to flash drives. These drives are static, and they are more stable and durable than hard discs. Capacities for both types of drives vary from 16GB to 1TB. Devices with both often use the solid state drive as backup storage.

What Screens Sizes Are Available for HP Notebooks?
The screen size of most computing devices is measured diagonally. Sizes include 12, 13, 14, and 17 inches. Picture quality depends on the screen's resolution. Choose between high definition (HD), HD Plus, and Full HD. Standard screens are 1366 x 768 which is good for email and basic tasks.

Why Choose an HP Notebook With a Backlit Keyboard?
You can use the backlit keyboard to see the keys better while working in the dark. These can be single or multiple colors. Colors include deep blue, purple, red, green, and yellow.

How Much Memory Is Available for HP Notebooks?
Memory helps the processor perform multiple tasks at once. Most models have between 4 and 16GB of random access memory or RAM. To decide how much you need, check the requirements for the programs you need to run.

What Is the Battery Life of an HP Notebook?
A lithium-ion battery's life depends on usage and settings. For example, using the battery saver mode reduces screen brightness, limits background activity, and performance to conserve power. With heavy use, the battery lasts 4 hours and 48 minutes, and with light use it can last up to 6 hours and 27 minutes on average.