Refurbished EliteBook Folio 14" Core i5, 8GB RAM, 1TB HD - Silver

Refurbished EliteBook Folio 9480m/9470m 14" Core i5, 8GB RAM, 1TB HD - Silver

Business users shopping for an Ultrabook want more than a sleek design and fast boot time. They need a chassis that can take a beating, strong security, and full docking capabilities. Oh, and don't forget Ethernet and VGA ports. HP's Elitebook Folio 9470m ( offers all of the above, along with a Core i5 CPU .

HP EliteBook Folio 9470M design

The EliteBook Folio 9470m isn't the lightest Ultrabook around, but it is one of the most attractive. The top surface is made from lightweight magnesium that's been coated in a luxurious silver soft-touch paint that makes it a pleasure to grip. The bottom is coated in the same material, but is painted black while the deck sports a classy brushed-aluminum surface.According to HP, the Folio 9470m's frame is as sturdy as it is good looking. The company says its notebook passed seven MIL-SPEC tests including those for dust, vibrations, shock and extreme temperatures.

HP EliteBook Folio 9470M keyboard, touchpad and pointing stick

At first glance, the Elitebook Folio 9470m's spill-resistant keyboard has everything going for it, including large island-style keys, a cool aluminum palmrest and a two-setting backlight.

HP EliteBook Folio 9470M ports

Where competitors such as the ThinkPad X1 Carbon lack important connection options, HP's enterprise Ultrabook has just about any port a business user could want, including an Ethernet port for connecting to wired networks and a VGA port for attaching to older projectors and monitors.