HP EliteBook Folio 9470m (14-inch, 2012)

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

50% der Kundenmeinungen auf Amazon.de bewerten dieses Produkt positiv.

Strong build quality ; Excellent keyboard ; Useful built-in features

Relatively low screen resolution ; The price ; TrackPoint can get in the way

HP's EliteBook Folio 9470m is a well built, good looking and very comfortable to use Ultrabook, and it's also very fast. All of that good stuff comes at a high price that's perhaps typical of machines aimed at high-end business users.

The HP EliteBook Folio 9470m, like the Folio 13 before it, offers a nice balance of portability and power with long battery life. There are some significant drawbacks, the biggest one being the display. Our $1,349 base configuration isn’t the only one...

Long battery lifeFast performance, runs coolComfortable keyboard and trackpadThree-year warranty standard

Low-res screenRelatively thick and heavy

The way we feel about the EliteBook Folio 9470 reminds us of how we felt about the HP Folio 13, which we reviewed nearly a year ago. Both are buttoned-up sorts of systems: serious-looking, and with enough security features to satisfy the IT guys. And...

USB 3.0 only. SSD-based. Anti-glare screen. Dual pointing devices. Backlit keyboard. Has Windows 7 downgrade rights. Full size Ethernet. User replaceable battery. Fully IT serviceable. WiDi compatibility.

No touch screen. Windows 8 user interface awkward with touchpad, only semi-usable with pointing stick.

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Strong build quality Excellent keyboard Useful built-in features

Relatively low screen resolution The price TrackPoint can get in the way

Strong build quality ; Excellent keyboard ; Useful built-in features

Relatively low screen resolution ; The price ; TrackPoint can get in the way

HP's EliteBook Folio 9470m is a well built, good looking and very comfortable to use Ultrabook, and it's also very fast. All of that good stuff comes at a high price that's perhaps typical of machines aimed at high-end business users.

Catchy, significant materials, Sturdy chassis, First-class maintenance, Removable battery, Business ports, Strong feedback of the input devices, High system performance, Fast SSD, Long battery runtime, Low operating noise, Very good illuminated input...

Low contrast, small viewing angles, Very low brightness with battery use, HD resolution, no panel options, High price without IPS panel, 3G modem, Standard setting "Fan Always On When AC", The low contrast and the HD resolution are small deficits. The...

With the HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Ultrabook you’re getting one of the nicest business-minded computers on the market today. Priced at $1,349.00 USD straight from HP, you’re going to get what you paid for. This is a machine you’re going to be able to...

Solid, smart-looking chassis ; Excellent keyboard and touchpad ; Good battery life ; Removable battery and second battery (slice) option ; Windows 7 downgrade option

Most models have a low-resolution screen ; No touchscreen option for Windows 8 fans ; Expensive

Conclusion The HP EliteBook Folio 9470m is a well-made ultrabook-style system with a particularly good combination of keyboard and touchpad. We like the removable battery and the optional battery slice, but would prefer a higher screen resolution...