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FAQ | HP ZBook Mobile Workstations

What is the logic behind the HP ZBook Mobile Workstation industrial design for the HP ZBook 15u G4, HP ZBook 15 G3,

and HP ZBook 17 G3?

The HP Mobile Workstation team chose a Space Silver and Gravity Black color combination that represents power,

performance, and high-end aesthetics� These colors scored very well in human factors studies and in early customer

evaluations� This color combination will be unique to the HP ZBook family�

One example of HP ZBook uniqueness is the soft-touch paint border around the top cover of the unit� This soft-touch

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Other innovations include a high quality aluminum insert on the center of the top cover with chemically etched patterns�

The keyboard deck has also been redesigned using anodized stamped aluminum for added durability� An HP Spill

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experience� Finally, a diamond cut process has been applied around the keyboard deck providing an enhanced visual

appeal�

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to reduce height and provide a streamlined overall look�

What is the logic behind the HP ZBook Mobile Workstation industrial design for the HP ZBook Studio G3?

For the HP ZBook Studio, the HP Mobile Workstation team chose a uniform Space Silver throughout the industrial design

with Black Licorice color for the bottom cover—representing premium design, performance, and high-end beautiful

aesthetics�

The HP ZBook Studio uses a manufacturing process called CNC machining which stands for computer numeric controlled

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single sheet of premium lightweight aluminum—providing overall added durability, an overall thinner and lighter design,

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The bottom cover is constructed of magnesium for solid rigidity and durability with a 2-piece aluminum bottom, which

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Finally, a meticulous diamond cut process is applied around the keyboard deck and around the clickpad which showcases

the overall style�

What materials are used in the new HP ZBook Mobile Workstation platforms?

The HP ZBook Mobile Workstations are constructed from aluminum and magnesium with other metal alloys and rubber

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How were the thinner & lighter designs achieved over the previous generation?

The new HP ZBook Mobile Workstations are dramatically thinner and lighter over previous generation�

• The HP ZBook 15 G3 is 25% thinner and 7% lighter than previous generation

• The HP ZBook 17 G3 is now 27% thinner and 11% lighter than its predecessor

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• Finally, the HP ZBook Studio provides industry leadership in design being just 18 mm thin and 4�4 lb, and is the

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In order to optimize thinness, strategic decisions were made to remove the optical drive and express card (consistent with

the overall mobile workstation market moving away from these commodities)�

The tool-less entry door was also removed allowing for a thinner unibody design� This feature has become less critical

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generation processor architecture are used to achieve outstanding battery results�