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For the original German review, see. HP wants to fuse the needed reliability with a low price and a reasonable hardware configuration in the ProBook lineup. We would like to examine whether HP can really keep its promise in this review of the HP ProBook 450 version H0V92EA. The ProBook 450 models are available in many different configurations. Our review sample features an Intel Core i3 CPU, integrated GPU, a 500 GB hard disk and matte 15.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels.

The current price for this model is 549 Euros (~$748) and thus on a relatively low level for a business laptop. HP also offers versions of the ProBook 450 with an i5 or i7 CPU, dedicated graphics solution and other storage options for a surcharge.  Sibelius 5 download. The Windows 7 Professional operating system is preinstalled on all models, but it is possible to use the optionally included Windows 8 free of charge.

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With the ProBook 450, HP competes with Dell's Vostro series from which we will use as a representative for comparison. Another quite affordable office laptop is that we will also use for comparison. With a 14-inch screen is a somewhat smaller device from the lineup but its configuration only differs marginally from our current review sample.

With the generous use of matte aluminum on the casing's exterior, HP adds a highlight, as before in other models from the series. The frame around the matte screen is also appealing.

However, the ProBook 450's interface positioning is not as compelling as most ports are located in the front area. Nevertheless, we have to praise the maintenance cover on the laptop's underside. It can be easily removed after taking out the battery without unfastening any screws and allows accessing all significant inner components. Cub scout pack 53. The connectivity of HP's ProBook 450 is not bad but not exceptionally good either, two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, VGA and Gigabit LAN. However, we did not miss any vital interfaces in view of the laptop's price range.

However, the positioning of the ports could be improved. The USB ports and the 3.5 mm jacks are packed on the casing's right. The same is true for the left side where USB 3.0, LAN, VGA and HDMI are huddled in a tight space directly before the casing's fan. Left-handed users will have problems finding a place for a mouse beside the laptop when a monitor and USB peripherals are connected.

At least HP did not try to install the SD slot there, as Lenovo recently did in the. SD cards are inserted in the laptop's front. ExpressCards can no longer be used with the ProBook 450. The era of these expansion cards is now apparently over forever.

HP still fulfills the business claim with a Kensington lock slot although using dedicated docking stations is not possible. The manufacturer however optionally offers USB docking stations. The fingerprint reader on the wrist rest is convenient. Users who do not like to type their passwords can log in via their finger.

Communication HP relies on a Wi-Fi module from RaLink that supports the 802.11 b/g/n standards with a maximum of 300 megabits per second. The RaLink RA3290 only operates in the 2.4 Gigahertz frequency band and thus does not support the less frequently used 5 GHz band. In return, it includes all Bluetooth 4.0 functions.

The Wi-Fi module proved to be selective in the test and for some unknown reason did not identify an AVM Fritzbox LTE unit in its direct vicinity. It however quickly connected to another model from the same manufacturer.

The Wi-Fi transmission rates were within an acceptable range even over several stories, in conjunction with a router from TP-Link. On the cabled side, HP sends its customers on the Internet via Gigabit LAN. We did not record any irregularities here. The transmission rates were on the usual Gigabit LAN standard. Security Unlike other laptops from the 500 Euros (~$681) price range that only offer a Kensington lock slot; the ProBook 450 additionally features a fingerprint reader.