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
Published: 2014-06-27, Author: Alex , review by: itbusiness.ca
Abstract: We featured the previous version of the EliteBook Folio, the 9470m, on last year's list, and it was one of our favourite business Ultrabooks. This year, HP has decided to make the Folio, with the 1040 G1, their top of the range business notebook, since th...
Published: 2014-07-26, Author: Joel , review by: au.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...
Published: 2014-06-30, Author: Dan , review by: apcmag.com
Abstract: But then, the enterprise market is one that can benefit the most from having thin and light laptops that can easily travel with workers — and the statistics seem to show that we're teleworking away from the office more now than ever. So what makes the HP...
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Published: 2014-06-12, Author: Ben , review by: bit.com.au
The HP Elitebook Folio 1040 G1 is a graceful ultraportable that is as good to work on as look at.Overall...
Specs a little low for the price, ForcePad feels different to a touchpad, Some 2.4GHz Wi-Fi woes
HP's business-oriented 14in Ultrabook offers a thin and light solution for enterprises, while maintaining security and management features. It's well built, performs swiftly for the most part, but its cost is high...
Published: 2014-04-01, Author: Joel , review by: au.pcmag.com
Abstract: The HP Elitebook Folio 1040 ($1,979, as tested) is a forward-looking business ultrabook that drops traditional hardware and the bulk that it entails. A pressure-sensitive ForcePad replaces the dual pointing devices of older systems, and thick ports like V...
Published: 2014-04-01, Author: Joel , review by: au.pcmag.com
Abstract: The HP Elitebook Folio 1040 ($1,979, as tested) is a forward-looking business ultrabook that drops traditional hardware and the bulk that it entails. A pressure-sensitive ForcePad replaces the dual pointing devices of older systems, and thick ports like V...
Published: 2014-04-01, Author: Joel , review by: au.pcmag.com
Abstract: The HP Elitebook Folio 1040 ($1,979, as tested) is a forward-looking business ultrabook that drops traditional hardware and the bulk that it entails. A pressure-sensitive ForcePad replaces the dual pointing devices of older systems, and thick ports like V...
Published: 2014-04-01, Author: Joel , review by: au.pcmag.com
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
No touch screen, VGA and Ethernet on dongle, ForcePad is novel, but requires learning new touch gestures, SIM card slot is unprotected
The HP Elitebook Folio 1040 business ultrabook features forward-looking tech, like a pressure-sensitive trackpad, and eliminates bulky features, like dual pointing sticks and built-in Ethernet. Demanding, highly mobile sales/executive power users should...
