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HP ProBook 640 G1 — Intel Core i5 4310m — 8 GB DDR3L — 128 GB SSD — 14" — Win 11 Pro
HP ProBook 640 G1 — Intel Core i5 4310m — 8 GB DDR3L — 128 GB SSD — 14" — Win 11 Pro
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💻 HP PROBOOK 640 G1
Professional Laptop • Intel Core i5 • 8 GB DDR3L • 128 GB SSD • Windows 11 Pro • 14" Screen
⚠️ NON-FUNCTIONAL BATTERY — This laptop must remain plugged in. No warranty on the battery.
✅ Integrated Webcam • 📶 Integrated Wi-Fi + Bluetooth • 🖥️ DisplayPort (DP→HDMI adapter required) • 💿 DVD Combo Burner • ✅ Charger included
💰 Value & Market Price — Why $50?
| Source | Estimated Price (CAD) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook Marketplace / Kijiji | $80 – $150 | Private seller, no warranty, no software |
| eBay.ca (refurbished) | $100 – $180 | Variable, high shipping costs |
| Refurbished computer store | $120 – $200 | Often without included software |
| ⭐ LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE (this product) | $50 | 30-day warranty • Software included • Tested by technician • Charger included |
💡 You save between $30 and $150 compared to the market. Reduced price because battery is non-functional.
The HP ProBook 640 G1 is a robust 14-inch professional laptop designed for demanding office environments. Equipped with a 4th generation Intel Core i5, 8 GB DDR3L, and a 128 GB SSD, it offers solid performance for office work. Its QWERTY keyboard with TrackPoint, its DVD Combo burner, and its integrated Bluetooth make it a complete tool. To be used plugged in — non-functional battery. Charger included.
🔄 Comparison — Intel Core i5-4200M vs Equivalents
| Processor | Year | Cores / Threads | Frequency | PassMark Score | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Intel Core i5-4200M (this laptop) | 2013 | 2C / 4T | 2.50 – 3.10 GHz | ~3 500 | Reference |
| AMD E2-9000 | 2017 | 2C / 2T | 1.80 – 2.20 GHz | ~900 | ↓ 75% slower |
| Intel Core i3-4005U | 2013 | 2C / 4T | 1.70 GHz | ~2 200 | ↓ 37% slower |
| Intel Core i5-8250U | 2017 | 4C / 8T | 1.60 – 3.40 GHz | ~7 000 | ↑ 100% faster |
💡 PassMark Score: the higher the number, the faster the processor. Source: cpubenchmark.net
✅ What this laptop CAN do
- Smooth web browsing (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)
- Advanced office work (Office included)
- Video conferencing (integrated webcam ✅)
- HD video playback (YouTube, Netflix, VLC)
- Intermediate multitasking (10–15 tabs)
- TV/monitor connection via DisplayPort ✅
- DVD playback/burning (integrated DVD Combo burner ✅)
- Integrated Bluetooth ✅
- Professional QWERTY keyboard with TrackPoint
⚠️ Important limitations to know
- NON-FUNCTIONAL BATTERY — must remain plugged in
- Modern video games: not supported (integrated GPU)
- Heavy video editing not recommended
- No native HDMI port — DP→HDMI adapter required
- 2013 CPU — older generation
👥 Who is this laptop for?
Ideal for fixed office or home use — plugged in permanently. Perfect for office workers, students, or anyone looking for a powerful professional laptop at a low price. Excellent value for money at $50 for stationary use.
🎮 Gaming — Can this laptop play games?
This laptop uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600 integrated GPU (PassMark GPU: ~500–700). Sufficient for light games. Modern AAA games are incompatible.
- Minecraft (low)
- Stardew Valley
- Among Us
- CS 1.6 / Source
- Solitaire / HTML5
- Roblox (low)
- LoL (very low)
- CS:GO (very low)
- Fortnite
- GTA V
- Valorant
- CS2
- Recent AAA games
🔧 Technical Specifications
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HP ProBook 640 G1 |
| Release Year | 2013–2014 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4310M (Haswell) — 2 cores / 4 threads — 2.50 GHz (Turbo 3.10 GHz) |
| Graphics Card | Intel HD Graphics 4600 (integrated) — office use and light gaming |
| Installed RAM | 8 GB DDR3L |
| 🔊 Maximum RAM supported | 16 GB DDR3L (2 slots) — expandable ✅ |
| Storage | 128 GB SSD — fast boot, responsive daily use |
| Screen | 14" HD (1366×768) — compact professional format |
| Video Output | ⚠️ Integrated DisplayPort — DisplayPort → HDMI adapter required (sold separately upon request) |
| Webcam | ✅ Integrated webcam |
| Network Connectivity | ✅ Integrated Wi-Fi • ✅ Integrated Ethernet • ✅ Integrated Bluetooth |
| Optical Drive | ✅ Integrated DVD Combo burner |
| Keyboard | QWERTY • Integrated TrackPoint ✅ |
| Ports | USB 3.0 × 2, USB 2.0 × 1, DisplayPort, VGA, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5 mm combo audio jack, SD card reader |
| Operating System | 🇫🇷 Windows 11 Pro 64-bit — installed in French (activated) — 🌐 Available in English upon request |
| ⚠️ Battery | NON-FUNCTIONAL BATTERY — must remain plugged in at all times. Charger included. |
| Cosmetic Condition | Refurbished — Grade B (functional, light signs of use) |
| Included Accessories | 🔌 Charger / power adapter included ✅ |
| ⚠️ No battery warranty | No exceptions — used battery not covered |
💿 Included Software
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, OneNote & more — Original perpetual license
French spell checker
PDF Reader
Web browser
Web browser
Media player
🔋 Where to find a replacement battery?
The battery is removable and can be easily replaced without tools:
Compatible reference: CA06 or CA06XL or 717376-001
| Location | Estimated price (CAD) | Delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| 🛒 AliExpress | ~20 – 35 $ | 2 – 4 weeks |
| 🛒 eBay.ca | ~25 – 45 $ | 1 – 2 weeks |
| 🛒 Amazon.ca | ~35 – 55 $ | 2 – 5 days (Prime) |
⚠️ Search for "HP ProBook 640 G1 battery CA06". Tool-free replacement — removable battery.
🛡️ 30-Day Warranty
Invoice required. Processing time: 48 business hours. Return shipping costs at customer's expense for online purchases.
Repair first, then equivalent exchange or in-store credit. No cash refunds.
- Liquid damage
- Falls or impacts
- Negligence
- Unauthorized modifications
- Altered serial numbers
- Removed seals
- Damage to connections
- External factors
- Viruses / malware
- Software incompatibility
- Data loss
- Operating system reinstallation
- Repairs performed by unauthorized third parties
- Improper use (mining, overclocking, etc.)
⚠️ No warranty on used laptop batteries — no exceptions.
🔌 Charger included — 💿 DVD Combo Burner — 📶 Integrated Bluetooth — ⌨️ QWERTY Keyboard
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