HP EliteBook 8470p Business Rugged Design - Technology Spotlight HP PROFESSION - Page 3

"Built of sturdy aluminum and magnesium frames and cases and a shock-absorbing rubber ribbon around the edge of the screen, the EliteBook p has the strongest hinge this side of a bank vault."2 Scholastic, Inc. by Brian Nadel Vibration Drop test Shock Operational and non-operational vibration designed to simulate 1,000 miles of ground transportation in a vehicle 26 drops onto every side, angle and edge onto 2 inches of plywood over steel over concrete 3 shocks/axis/direction for a total of 18 shocks Dust resistance 6 hours of exposure to blowing dust Altitude Simulates operation at 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) High temperature Operating at 140°F (60°C), non-operating at 160°F (71°C) Low temperature Operating at -20°F (-29°C), non-operating at -60°F (-51°C) Temperature shock Subject the notebook to sudden temperature changes between -60°F to 205°F (-51°C to 96°C) at a rate of change greater than 18°F (10°C) per minute Key Takeaways When it comes to top-of-the-line business notebooks, you want your investment to last. Inspired by aerospace craftsmanship and materials, HP EliteBook Business Notebooks blend modern design and precision engineering, yielding a beautiful product that makes no compromises on manageability, durability or performance. In fact, most HP EliteBooks are designed to meet the tough military standards (MIL-STD-810G) for drop, vibration, dust, temperature and altitude. HP carefully abides by the standards set for these tests, rather than arbitrarily choosing testing methods. The result? HP customers rely on our notebooks for the business rugged design that really goes the distance-whether you're carrying your notebook down the hall or on a plane around the world. Depend on HP EliteBook Business Notebooks because your notebook needs to keep up with the rigors of business.