HP 15.6" ProBook 655 G3 Notebook

General Features

DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive

The DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive allows you to read from and write to a variety of DVD and CD media.

Up to 16GB RAM

The current memory configuration is one 8GB module, with an additional 260-pin SO-DIMM slot available for upgrades. With both slots in use, this system supports 16GB of RAM, or 8GB per slot.

15.6" Full HD SVA Anti-Glare Display

The 15.6" widescreen display of this HP notebook features LED backlighting, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a 1920 x 1080 resolution. The anti-glare finish allows you to work in brightly lit environments, and there is also a typical contrast ratio of 400:1, a refresh rate of 60 Hz, a brightness of 300 cd/m², and viewing angles of 45/45/25/35°.

DisplayPort 1.2 & VGA Video Outputs

Using the DisplayPort 1.2 and VGA video outputs, users will be able to connect their system to an external display. The DisplayPort 1.2 output supports resolutions of 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz (30-bit color depth) and 1920 x 1080 @ 120 Hz (24-bit color depth), while the VGA output supports resolutions of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz.

Number of Displays Supported

Up to three independent displays are supported if used with the optional HP UltraSlim Docking Station.

Stay Connected

This HP notebook can connect to a home or public wireless network via 802.11ac (2x2) Wi-Fi. If you require a more reliable Internet connection, you can utilize the Gigabit Ethernet LAN jack. You can connect wirelessly to peripherals via Bluetooth 4.2 and there is also an available slot for a SIM card.

USB 3.0 Type-C & USB 3.0 Type-A

The HP ProBook 655 G3 has one USB 3.0 Type-C port and two USB 3.0 Type-A ports that will allow you to connect peripherals such as hard drives, printers, and memory card readers. At 5 Gb/s, USB 3.0 transfers data up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0, which operates at 480 Mb/s. USB 3.0's high-speed transfer rate helps to significantly reduce data transfer times, meaning you spend less time waiting and more time focusing on the task at hand. One of the USB 3.0 Type-A ports also doubles as a charging port.

Multi-Format Secure Digital Card Reader

The multi-format Secure Digital card reader supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards. microSD cards are also supported using an adapter.

Passed MIL STD testing

The ProBook 655 G3 is MIL STD 810G certified.

Security

Keep your data secure with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip, fingerprint reader, security lock slot, and Smart Card reader.

Windows 10 Professional

Start Menu

After its hiatus in Windows 8, the Start Menu has returned. Utilizing a combination of the traditional menu system and Windows 8's Live Tiles, the improved Start Menu gives you more information at a glance, showing notification information alongside your applications and other pinned items.

Cortana

Microsoft's digital personal assistant, Cortana, can answer your questions with information gleaned from both your device and the Internet at large. You can type or even talk with her, if your system has a microphone. Using her Notebook, Cortana keeps track of your needs and wants, and she learns over time to improve her information-gathering skills.

Microsoft Edge

After nearly 20 years, Microsoft has finally replaced its Internet Explorer web browser. With Microsoft Edge, users can write directly on web pages and share notes with friends and colleagues. It also improves the online reading experience by adding a distraction-free mode and read-it-later functionality. Edge also has built-in Cortana integration; you can have her help you find a restaurant, make a reservation, and pull up directions without leaving your browser.

Windows Store

For Windows 10, Microsoft has unified the Windows Store. Now, apps for PCs, tablets, and phones will all be accessible from one place. And with support for Universal Apps, one version of an app can work across all your compatible devices automatically.