The HP ProBook 450 G2 is something of a rarity these days, sticking with the five-year-old Windows 7 operating system instead of shipping with Windows 8 ( upgrade discs are included) . For many, this could be a key attraction to this bargain business laptop.
The chassis is exceptionally well built for a laptop under £500, with a rubberised coating on the outside of the lid and a dark brushed metal-style material for the keyboard tray. These materials don’t pick up grease easily and also feel pretty rugged, meaning this is a laptop that should survive a fair amount of abuse being slung into bags and taken on public transport.
There are four USB ports on the device: two on the left and two on the right, with those on the left being super speed USB3 ports. The presence of HDMI a VGA connector mean you’ll be able to connect to most monitors and projectors when giving a presentation or stationed at a desk, and you could even connect to a TV if you fancy watching some video on a larger screen.