![]() ![]() ![]() The panel has a matte anti-glare finish, so there's no problem with reflection from nearby windows or overhead lighting that you have to contend with when using more consumer-focused notebooks. We'd rather see the higher-end option - 1600 x 900 pixels - as the standard across the range. The black screen bezel strikes us as a little old-fashioned, and the 14-inch display is a little disappointing: our review sample, like most of the preconfigured models on HP's website, had a resolution of 1,366 by 768 pixels. There's no tapering towards the front - this notebook is uniformly shaped, which we find rather pleasing. The EliteBook Folio 9470m has a reasonably svelte footprint at 33.8cm by 23.1cm by 1.89cm. The lid section does bow fairly easily though, and you'll need a protective case if you're likely carry this notebook far or frequently. It's made from brushed aluminium and feels tough - it's difficult to depress the wrist rest area, for example. Open the system up and the silver theme continues on the keyboard surround, sans soft-touch finish here. This extends onto the bottom of the chassis and makes the EliteBook Folio much more secure to hold than notebooks with shinier surfaces. There is a slightly sticky feel to the lid thanks to its soft-touch finish. Elitebook Folio has ultrabook dimensions, but unusually offers a removable battery, an optional second battery slice and has a full-size Ethernet port. Its mercury-silver shell is a shade different from the norm, and HP's branding on the lid is gratifyingly subtle. Even before you open it, HP's EliteBook Folio 9470m looks good. We don't often describe business notebooks as good looking, but that's precisely what we say in this case. Starting at £1,133 (ex VAT), the HP EliteBook Folio 9470m can't be described as "affordable". There's even a legacy VGA port if you need to hook it up to an ageing monitor or projector. Its 14-inch screen makes it large enough for serious working, its build quality is solid and you can specify either Windows 7 or 8. ![]() The HP EliteBook Folio 9470m is technically an ultrabook, but you could be forgiven for neither noticing nor caring. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNet's editorial team writes on behalf of YOU, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNet nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. ![]() ZDNet’s recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. ‘ZDNet Recommends’ What exactly does that mean? ![]()
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