*HP EliteBook 8760w Owners Lounge*

[chrixx]

I don't want to make assumptions so I figured I'd ask here. Is there any difference between that RAM and the RAM HP would install in it from the factory?

I'm making sure I dot my i's and cross my t's before dropping a lot of money on a system like this, so I'd greatly appreciate any advice you all have.

There shouldn't be. As far as I know, HP doesn't adjust its prices after the initial product launch. 8GB RAM used to cost > $1000 + OEM premium before they become widely available like they do now.

[yummer]

I just picked up a new 8760w (XU100UT#ABA), and am loving it! I threw in a 256 MB Samsung 830 SSD as well. This is coming from a 3+ year old 8730w (which was also very nice at the time, and is still a great overall system). No problems at all.

[wii]

Has anyone found a nice sleeve that fits the 8760w? The ones I've tried are not big enough, the main problem seems to be the thickness.

[ycajal]

I don't want to make assumptions so I figured I'd ask here. Is there any difference between that RAM and the RAM HP would install in it from the factory?

I'm making sure I dot my i's and cross my t's before dropping a lot of money on a system like this, so I'd greatly appreciate any advice you all have.

Hey, I just ordered my 8760w and had it configured with 4GB of installed RAM based on the advice of people here that I could order it later.

However, when I was talking with an HP sales rep and mentioned I was doing this, he said they were having a sale on RAM with 4 GB sticks for $42 each. So I just got 3 uninstalled sticks of that shipped with my laptop. This brought me to 16 GB of RAM for $124, which I thought it was a good deal especially compared to the bonkers prices you mentioned in your post.

Also I decided to get the 256 GB SSD as a primary drive and a 750 GB secondary factory installed, since A) work was paying for it B) I really wanted the SSD performance boost for windows, programs etc. and C) All of the hard drive shenanigans described in this thread (i.e. cutting away plastic in the machine, installing the elusive brackets) were clever but beyond my comfort zone. I don't have the system yet but I feel good about that choice, we'll see if it all turns out well. Cheers!

[XS850SG]

Has anyone found a nice sleeve that fits the 8760w? The ones I've tried are not big enough, the main problem seems to be the thickness.

I bought this sleeve:
Ballistix PTAC Stealth Laptop Sleeve by SLAPPA

It fits the 8760w perfectly. It was tight at first, and could take a little work coming back out, but after a few weeks of break in, it's feels like a perfect fit of snug, but not so snug as it's hard to get back out. I can also put my BB09 slice battery in the side pocket, as well as my Microsoft Arch Touch mouse. Then I'm good all day, and no need for a power outlet.

I removed the Slappa logo from the center- it's a metal disk and didn't know how Airport TSA scanners would handle it. There are two metal prongs that hold it on, and so I bent those, removed the front face, carefully opened the stitching at the top (under the zipper) and removed the inner disk from inside. I then restitched (by hand) the lining to the exterior. Now if only I could find a cool patch to cover the old holes....

either way- I'm pleased to have a found a case that both fits it well, and provides ample protection.

[smcgil9899]

I have a quick question. I want to reinstall Windows 7. What HP branded programs to I need to keep?

[justinkw1]

Heads up 8760w owners (and sorry for interrupting!)

Just wanted to inform everyone here that BIOS revision F.26 is now available.

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp57001-57500/sp57011.exe

ENHANCEMENTS:

• Provides support for the new Hynix video card.
• Provides the "Require acknowledgement of battery errors" option in the BIOS Setup (F10). When the 601-602 battery error message is displayed during Power On Self Test (POST), this option pauses the error message until the enter key is pressed. This option can be enabled under the Boot option in the F10 BIOS Setup.

FIXES:

• Fixes an issue where the DriveLock password is not accepted after the system is restarted.
• Fixes an issue where the Goldtouch external USB keyboard does not function properly for the BitLocker log-in screen.

[excalibur1814]

I have a quick question. I want to reinstall Windows 7. What HP branded programs to I need to keep?

None... ish.

You need the framework and the hot keys (The correct name escapes me).

So install:
- Chipset
- Wireless
- Lan
- framework
- Hot keys thingy
- Other drivers
- Windows update

Done. Everything else is just gravy and the above keeps things tidy. Your choice. You can also disable the following services if you're into getting the max from your machine...

Andrea ST Filter service, Distributed link tracking client, HP QUick sync etc, HPhotKeyMonitor, Intel Centrino Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 etc (Both BT), Internet connection sharing, IP Helper, Media center extender service, Microsoft .net framework (ALL of them), Net.Tcp Port sharing service, Nvidia stereoscopic 3D driver service), Offline files, Portrait Displays SDK Service, print spooler, Routing and remote access, SSDP Discovery, Superfetch, Windows Defender, Windows font cache service, Windows media player network sharing service, Windows search.

[FoxWhere]

If I'm going upgrade the RAM, then what memory will work the best with the computer. Will it work if I just buy a 8BG vanilla Corsair or Kingston memory and it will work?

[excalibur1814]

You take a chance and it may work with vanilla ram. I know it works with the Kingston matched ram (Obviously) but mine also works with the standard 8Gb (I have 16Gb in mine from global-memory on ebay)