HP ProBook

ProBook series
Developer	Hewlett-Packard
Type	Laptop
Release date	April 28, 2009

The HP ProBook is a brand of affordable business^[1] notebooks made by Hewlett-Packard. The ProBook series are aimed at mainstream business users and are cheaper than the higher-end EliteBook series.^[2]

History

S-Series

In April, 2009, HP introduced the ProBook s-series (standard/essential) notebooks, which consisted of the Intel powered 4410s, 4510s, and 4710s (14", 15.6", and 17.3" screens, respectively) and the AMD powered 4415s and 4515s (14" and 15.6" screens, respectively).^[1]^[3] This was followed by the introduction of the 13.3" ProBook 4310s in June of the same year.^[4] The s-series was updated in 2010 with Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors, a brushed aluminum case, chiclet keyboard, and multitouch ClickPad.^[5] Updates to the line in 2012 included a new exterior aluminum design.^[6]

B-Series

The ProBook B-series was announced on October 13, 2009, replacing the previous HP Compaq B-series. Two AMD powered models were announced—the 14" ProBook 6445b and the 15.6" Probook 6545b.^[7] Their Intel powered counterparts were announced three months later as the 14" ProBook 6440b and the 15.6" Probook 6540b.^[8] The B-series was updated in 2012 with the Intel-powered 6470b and 6570b, and the AMD-powered 6475b.^[6]

M-Series

HP launched the 5310m in September 2009. The 5310m was enclosed by an aluminum and magnesium case, weighed under four pounds, and was less than an inch thick.^[9]^[10] The M-series was updated in September 2010 with a 5320m, closely followed with the release of the 5330m in May 2011 which featured a dual-tone aluminum chassis and Beats Audio.^[4]

Timeline

Hewlett-Packard ProBook Release Timeline
Screen size	Series	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013		2014	2015	2016
11.6"									11 EE G1
12.1"	s-series			4230s
12.1"	m-series		5220m
13.3"	s-series	4310s/4311s	4320s/4321s 4325s/4326s	4330s/4331s	4340s/4341s	430 G1		430 G2	430 G3	430 G4
	m-series	5310m	5320m	5330m
	b-series			6360b
14"	s-series	4410s/4411s 4415s/4416s	4420s/4421s 4425s	4430s/4431s 4435s/4436s	4440s/4441s 4445s/4446s	440 G0	440 G1 445 G1	440 G2 445 G2	440 G3	440 G4
14"	b-series	6440b 6445b	6450b 6455b	6460b 6465b	6470b 6475b	640 645 G1				640 645 G2
15.6"	s-series	4510s 4515s	4520s 4525s	4530s 4535s	4540s 4545s	450 G0	450 455 G1	450 455 G2	450 455 G3	450 455 G4
15.6"	b-series	6540b 6545b	6550b 6555b	6560b 6565b	6570b	650 655 G1				650 655 G2
17.3"	s-series	4710s	4720s	4730s	4740s	470 G0	470 G1	470 G2	470 G3	470 G4

References

^ ^a ^b Miller, Ross (April 2009). "HP unveils ProBook s-series laptops for the businessperson who needs a bit more power". Engadget. Retrieved 2 Jun 2011.
^ Stern, Joanna (February 2011). "HP gets down to business with redesigned and refreshed EliteBook and ProBook laptops (hands-on)". Retrieved 4 Jun 2011.
^ Hewlett-Packard (April 2008). "Blending Business Chic with Affordability, HP Unveils HP ProBook Notebook PC Line". Palo Alto, California. Retrieved 2 Jun 2011.
^ ^a ^b Hewlett-Packard (June 24, 2009). "HP Expands ProBook Family of Notebooks". Retrieved November 18, 2011.
^ Stern, Joanna (March 2010). "HP spices up ProBooks with Core 2010 CPUs, ClickPads and caviar paint". Retrieved 2 Jun 2011.
^ ^a ^b Wollman, Dana (May 8, 2012). "HP refreshes its ProBook laptops for small businesses". Retrieved June 21, 2012.
^ Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. (October 13, 2009). "HP Sets Sights on PC Replacement Cycle". Retrieved June 21, 2012.
^ Soo, Brad (January 6, 2010). "HP Probook 6440b and Probook 6540b now official". Retrieved June 21, 2012.
^ Crothers, Brooke (October 4, 2009). "Windows 7 to usher in crush of cheap laptops". CNet. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
^ Miller, Paul (September 15, 2009). "HP's ProBook 5310m and Pavilion dm3 keep "thin-and-light" cheap enough for the rest of us". Retrieved November 18, 2011.

External links

HP Official Site

[ProBook-1] Miller, Ross (April 2009). "HP unveils ProBook s-series laptops for the businessperson who needs a bit more power". Engadget. Retrieved 2 Jun 2011.

[2] Stern, Joanna (February 2011). "HP gets down to business with redesigned and refreshed EliteBook and ProBook laptops (hands-on)". Retrieved 4 Jun 2011.

[3] Hewlett-Packard (April 2008). "Blending Business Chic with Affordability, HP Unveils HP ProBook Notebook PC Line". Palo Alto, California. Retrieved 2 Jun 2011.

[Hewlett-Packard-4] Hewlett-Packard (June 24, 2009). "HP Expands ProBook Family of Notebooks". Retrieved November 18, 2011.

[5] Stern, Joanna (March 2010). "HP spices up ProBooks with Core 2010 CPUs, ClickPads and caviar paint". Retrieved 2 Jun 2011.

[Wollman,_Dana-6] Wollman, Dana (May 8, 2012). "HP refreshes its ProBook laptops for small businesses". Retrieved June 21, 2012.

[7] Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. (October 13, 2009). "HP Sets Sights on PC Replacement Cycle". Retrieved June 21, 2012.

[8] Soo, Brad (January 6, 2010). "HP Probook 6440b and Probook 6540b now official". Retrieved June 21, 2012.

[9] Crothers, Brooke (October 4, 2009). "Windows 7 to usher in crush of cheap laptops". CNet. Retrieved November 18, 2011.

[10] Miller, Paul (September 15, 2009). "HP's ProBook 5310m and Pavilion dm3 keep "thin-and-light" cheap enough for the rest of us". Retrieved November 18, 2011.

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