Features:

This notebook comes with an Intel Core i5 and even some i7 processors, has a weight of app. 2 kilograms and a 14-inch screen, the IGP is an Nvidia NVS 3100 or Intel GMA.

Specs of the tested laptop: -- processor: 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 -- IGP: GMA HD, 2GB of RAM -- HDD 250GB 5400RPM -- Webcam: 2MP -- fingerprint reader.

Design:

A simple but elegant and solid, built around a lightweight metal skeleton for stability and durability, it should survive drops from 30 inches. It can handle heat up to 160 degrees of heat and it survives up to 150 kilos of weight on the lid. There's also protection against humidity and dust.

Keyboard:

A drain in the bottom protects it from liquids. The keys react to pressing with an audible tick. There's a LED overhead lamp to illuminate the keyboard at night.

Connectors:

Three USB ports, combo eSATA/USB, FireWire, ExpressCard for upgrades, RJ45 jack, Smart Card & SD/MMC card reader and a modem. With the dock connector you'll be abel to connect with a HP docking stations. There are separate audio in/out, headphones connectors. VGA and DisplayPort are on the back side of this laptop, but it lacks HDMI.

Display:

The 14.0-inch LCD has a 1366 x 768 resolution.

Processor:

The Intel Core i5 2.4GHz could play a 1080p YouTube video fluid, but the GMA HD was not a gaming monster this notebook is aimed at productivity.

Benchmarks:

In PCMark Vantage this laptop scored 5783 PCMarks.

Battery Life:

Unlike the advertised six and a half hours the reviewers couldn't squeeze more than four hours out of it, when some performance was needed the battery life was reduced to 3 hours.

Conclusion:

The 8440p breaks away with a great no-nonsense style, performance, features and build quality. This notebook offers a rugged, stylish design you'll keep using for years.