ZDNET: Is an HP mobile workstation w/ FirePro graphics the only computer you’ll ever need?

ZDNet reviewer Dawson gives his take on HP’s EliteBook 8460w mobile workstation.

“Weighing in around 5 pounds with the extended life battery (which, by the way, is giving me around 8 hours of battery life under normal use), the 8460w has a bright, clear screen with an antiglare finish running at 1600×900. My test model topped out at about $2700, which isn’t cheap by any means, but is actually right in line with a comparably equipped MacBook Pro. In fact, the price of the HP could be shaved to $2450 by just removing the Blu-Ray burner. It would still include a 2.3GHz second-gen Core i7 quad core processor, AMD FirePro graphics (with support for up to 4 monitors), 3 USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB power/2.0 port, and a USB/eSATA port…. Being a workstation, it also features various ISV certifications and HP has added a variety of security and power management software”