"The concept behind the portable workstation isn't a new or particularly challenging one. Load up a laptop with top-tier specs to make it as powerful and future-proof as possible, and never mind if it adds a few ounces and inches to the load. Ostensibly, these machines are designed with heavy grind tasks in mind, such as video editing or CAD work."
"HP's new ZBook 8 G1i checks off all those boxes, though it arrived with a curious twist: A deep discount of more than $2,500 off an over-$4,000 asking price, dramatically bringing the price of the machine down to something in line with a traditional laptop. I'm listening. If it weren't for the extra girth (27 mm) and weight (3.8 pounds), this laptop would easily pass for any old 14-inch system."
The ZBook 8 is a thick (27 mm), heavier (3.8 pounds) 14-inch-class mobile workstation available in a 16-inch version, built from partially recycled aluminum and plastic. The design is utilitarian with wide bezels, a solid keyboard, and a functional trackpad. The machine includes ample ports, reasonable battery life, and up to 64 GB of RAM, but it uses dated components and a surprising CPU choice that limit performance headroom. Fan noise can be intrusive under load. The laptop originally carried a high price but has seen steep discounts that temporarily align it with mainstream laptop pricing.
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