Testseek.com have collected 79 expert reviews of the HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1.
April 2014
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The editors liked
Excellent size for working at home
The office
Or when traveling
Thin and light aluminum body
Built-in security hardware and software for businesses
UltraSlim docking stations are available
Truly IT Friendly
Feature rich (NFC
Bluetooth
Fingerprint reader)
4G option available
And comes running Windows 7 Professional 64 or Windows 8 Pro. Very good performance
Very good antiglare display
3 year w
Slim form factor. Anti-glare screen. MIL-SPEC 810G rating. Good solid-state drive (SSD) capacity. Bundles Windows 7 Pro
With Windows 8 Pro license.
Very thin
Excellent trackpad and keyboard
Competent tech support available any time
Attractive and slim design
Good battery life
Bright display
Robust security options
Elegant
Lightweight
And durable design
Innovative ForcePad touch pad
Vivid display with wide horizontal viewing angles
Robust security tools
Long battery life
Slim form factor. MIL-SPEC 810G rating. Touch screen. 802.11ac Wi-Fi.
Slim form factor. MILSPEC 810G rating. Touch screen. 802.11ac WiFi.
Attractive portable design
Great battery life
Responsive keyboard
Fanless design
First-rate build
Classy yet restrained
Light
Very good battery runtimes
Quiet
Cool
Fast enough for business and more
Extensive security bundle
Terrific build quality
Professional
Attractive styling
Good quality
Matte display panel
Very good performance for a ULV chipset
Versatile enterprise security software package
Quiet and cool operation
The editors didn't like
Comes with Windows 7 Pro installed
Windows 8.1 & its drivers are included on disks but there is no optical drive
I wish the touchscreen wasn't optional
I'm having huge issues with the fingerprint scanner
Touchscreen is not standard
A bit pricey
Screen has a bit of flex and not the best battery life. We would like to see a 3K resolution option for the display
No touch screen. VGA and Ethernet on dongle. ForcePad is novel
But requires learning new touch gestures. SIM card slot is unprotected
Short on storage and USB ports
Screen panel exhibits too much flex
Battery life could be better
Touchpad lacks tactile feedback
Lackluster audio
Bottom runs warm
Only 1
600x900 resolution
No touch screen
VGA and Ethernet connectivity is via dongle. Sealed battery. ForcePad is novel
But requires learning new touch gestures
Reflective display
Expensive
Performance & battery life
The EliteBook Folio 1040 G1's Windows Experience Index (WEI) score
Which has a maximum of 7.9 on Windows 7based computers
Was an impressive 6.5. The WEI score corresponds to the lowest of the component scores
Which were as f
TN screen
Touchpad will not suit everyone
Only 180 GB SSD
No DP-HDMI adapter
Only middling sound
Very limited gaming
Questionable touchpad ("forcepad") implementation which requires relearning the basics in terms of clicking and drag/drop operation
Throttling under load
Mediocre speakers
High price
Eleven Torx screws secure the bottom panel instead of a simple maint
Abstract: There are budget laptops that pretend to look expensive. You find them everywhere. And then there are expensive laptops that not only look the business but act it as well. The HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 is just such a product, a premium-priced and beautif...
Published: 2014-08-25, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Building a work-centric notebook used to be straightforward; now, though, users expect the style of their consumer brethren, as well as something that won't weigh down the average briefcase or bag, yet without making concessions on performance and secur...
Slim form factor. MILSPEC 810G rating. Touch screen. 802.11ac WiFi.
VGA and Ethernet connectivity is via dongle. Sealed battery. ForcePad is novel, but requires learning new touch gestures
The rugged HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 ultrabook is equipped with a touch screen and trades physical connectivity for a slim and portable chassis. It's a good choice for a business that needs to buy new PCs for an entire staff....
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Published: 2014-07-25, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Slim form factor. MIL-SPEC 810G rating. Touch screen. 802.11ac Wi-Fi.
VGA and Ethernet connectivity is via dongle. Sealed battery. ForcePad is novel, but requires learning new touch gestures
The rugged HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 ultrabook is equipped with a touch screen and trades physical connectivity for a slim and portable chassis. It's a good choice for a business that needs to buy new PCs for an entire staff....
Performance & battery life, The EliteBook Folio 1040 G1's Windows Experience Index (WEI) score, which has a maximum of 7.9 on Windows 7based computers, was an impressive 6.5. The WEI score corresponds to the lowest of the component scores, which were as f
HP's EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 looks every inch a business executive's ultrabook, while its MIL-STD 810G rating means it should stand up to the rigours of life on the road. The high-resolution 14-inch screen is a pleasure to use, and the integrated mobile b...
Abstract: The HP EliteBook 1040 Folio G1 is a solid machine that should satisfy anyone looking for a highly mobile computer . Starting at $1,299, there's a lot to like about this notebook including the fact that it launches into Windows 7 rather than Windows 8, the...
I have used and reviewed quite a few HP notebooks now, and I must say this is by far the best one yet. Being the top tier model of the Elitebooks, the quality and performance from such a small device is outstanding. I am pleased in nearly every way and fi...
The HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 is a solid business computer with some of the fit and finish you'd hope to find on a modern consumer laptop, that much is true. It's thin and light with a keyboard you'll love if you aren't a mechanical keyboard die-hard, an...
Published: 2014-06-06, Author: Christopher , review by: neowin.net
Abstract: Many people are eschewing desktop PCs for more mobile choices, mainly tablets and laptops. The portability of these devices is paramount because nobody wants to lug around more weight than they have to. Enter the HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 (that's a mout...
