HP ProBook 4720s Reviewed: This Powerhouse SMB Notebook Needs A New Touchpad

If you read our Best & Worst Laptop Brands piece (and if you haven’t, you should) you probably noticed that HP didn’t score very well int he keyboard/touchpad round. That’s due to the company’s pretty consistent record of producing below-average touchpads that we’ve found either irritating or frustrating. Unfortunately, the otherwise excellent 17-inch HP ProBook 4720s suffers from this same affliction. However, its other attributes — such as a snappy, powerful processor, discrete graphics, and good battery life — make it a great choice for users looking for a desktop replacement that won’t break the bank. Still, the touchpad is a big sore point and kept the ProBook 4720s from a higher rating. Click here to read our full review and weigh the pros and cons for yourself.