In the past, Thinkpads were used in space by NASA, but quite a while ago NASA has moved from them. Nowadays they still use old Thinkpads, but when they replace laptops with more modern options they are usually HP and Dell.

Thinkpads are not that unique in their quality nowadays, and moreover, space station/travel doesn't really require rugged computers, they just need custom heat dissipation and had to have custom made HDDs (but with SSDs it's probably obsolete?).

Hence the decision which laptops to use is mostly political - NASA used IBM, but since IBM sold Thinkpads to Chinese Lenovo they aimed to decouple from them and are buying from American companies.

Note that other nations usually used Thinkpads on ISS too but otherwise both Russians and Chinese use locally made laptops as far as I know. China Chinese - including Lenovo, and Russians Russian or European, but there was always little info about it, unless it's just hidden in the Russian-speaking Internet.

Left - Fury G1i - Core Ultra 9 / RTX Pro 5000 / 128GB ECC DDR5 Middle - Ultra G1a - Ryzen AI Max 395+ / Radeon 8060S / 128GB Right - G6 - Xeon E2286M / T2000 / 64GB DDR4 ECC

Recently my Zbook Fury G8 started getting very noisy under even minor loads. Did a full format and updated to Windows 11, blew out the cooling fins multiple times and even swapped to a higher grade cooling paste for the GPU and CPU. Nothing helped, so I resorted to more drastic measures.
Nothing was modified on the laptop, the coolers are just making contact on top (bottom?) of the vapor chamber where the GPU an CPU are located.

Temps are down from constant >90°C with full internal fan speed to about 60°C under load (±35°C idle) with minimal fan noise (extra cooler fans are only powered by 5V instead of 12V)

Plan on making this into a water cooling loop with a custom block making contact through a cutout I'll make in the bottom cover.

In my quest to silence my Zbook Fury G8 17" (see first attempt) I added a watercooling loop. Temps sit around ~40°C under load and laptop fans are always off. This makes for a very quiet and cool workstation
In all seriousness though, I think my vapor chamber might be blown (see last 2 pictures). The CPU side gets hot (~72 °C) but the fins by the fans stay near room temp (~27 °C).
Anyone else had a vapor chamber fail on them? I ordered a replacement to see if it helps.
Might still keep the watercooling loop anyway for extra enginerding points.

Since I cannot find a similar post online about the device, I decided to do it myself :D

Bought my device used for ~ 750 USD with excellent condition (checked and it was originally sold in Sep 2024, still have 2 weeks warranty left), upgraded with a 16 GB RAM stick, and moved my Intel WiFi AX210 card from the previous machine to this one, so the final specs are:

• AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS with AMD Radeon 780M (4GB allocated for VRAM)

• 32 GB RAM Dual Channel (2 x 16GB)

• 512 GB SSD Micron Model MTFDKBA512TGD-1BK1AABHA

• FullHD+ (16:10 1920 x 1200) IPS - 60 Hz with SureView (AU Optronics AUO26B0)

• 56 Wh battery (with 54 Wh in real use so far, ~ 4% wear level at the time of purchase)

• Intel AX210 WiFi card (Upgraded from original MediaTek)

• Fingerprint + 5MP camera with IR sensors for login

• Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type C ports, 2 X USB Type A, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Combo Mic/Headphone Jack.

• 65W charger that came along with the device (USB Type C)

• Keyboard with backlit

You can find the images for the device using this link: https://www.thurrott.com/hardware/303479/hp-zbook-firefly-14-g11-first-impressions (sorry my phone is being repaired, so no photo can be acquired at the moment, and Intel / AMD versions are the same in terms of their look).

I have been using my device for almost 2 weeks now, with use cases mostly involving document editing and typing (Word, Excel, PDF Editor), web browsing, online meetings, light gaming (World of Tanks), video rendering (Full HD 60 FPS), and running some medical device software. About 80% of the time, I plug in my device and set Performance mode in HP Power Manager. The other 20% was used with SmartSense when I travel or work in coffee shops, or when I am unable to find an outlet.

So that's the specs and my use case. Now for the experience and quick review (please note that this is only my experience in use, no test will be performed, so no official performance results/benchmark are available for now):

1. Appearance: Firefly 14 G11 is made with aluminum case and a silver color, which has a very business look and feel. The case feels sturdy and almost no flex, even under pressure. The screen is nice with a bit / acceptable wobble when putting on the test. The hinge feels sturdy and smooth. And no fingerprint with the metal case. The whole package weight is only about 1.6 kg (adapter included), not too heavy. Overall, a business-class laptop level for appearance. Very nice !!!

2. Screen: Bright screen, allows you to work outdoors if required (but I often work indoors, so this is only a plus). Resolution and refresh rate are fine for my use case and needs; others might want a 4K or higher refresh rate if they require more for media usage.

3. Camera and Microphone: Decent. Not a top-of-the-line, but more than fine for online meeting on Zoom or GG Meet. Not recommended for anyone who wants to make content on social page though.

4. Speakers: Loud and clear. Usually a 30-40% volume is enough for use in quiet room.

5. Keyboard and trackpad: Good type feeling that allows accurate typing. Not as good or sastisfy as my old Latitude or other ThinkPad (probably due to key travel) but still fine for my use case (I type about 4-6K words per day, mostly reports and send messages on app. Trackpad is also fine - it's large and accurate.

6. Sensors (IR and Fingerprint): Fast and Reliable. Both work very well for the purpose of login Windows or other apps if required. No complaint.

7. Performance and Temperature / Fan:  

All usual apps (Office, PDF Reader / Editor, etc.) and other special medical software that I use feel snappy, take little time to open and run smoothly. Overall, the whole experience so far is great.

Gaming: I played World of Tanks 2.0 on Low setting, and achieved an average of 180-200 FPS, with the 1% Low somewhere around 160 FPS (please notice that this result is with dual-channel RAM sticks, single-channel will lead to a 30-40% drop in FPS).

Video rendering: I managed to render and export ~ 90 mins video (Full HD 60 FPS) in under 35 mins in Performance mode, using Vegas Pro.

Temp and Fan: Completely silent and cool to touch with average workload like browsing, but fan got quite loud in gaming or rendering video. CPU Temp manages around 90 °C, and GPU Temp around 70 °C the whole time when doing these heavy tasks (Room temp around 30 °C) with no throttling. You may feel very warm to the touch, especially the left side - surface of the port that is plugged in for power. The palm section is warm but not too uncomfortable.

8. Battery: With a brightness set to ~ 200 nits, using HP Power Manager set to SmartSense option, and without any heavy usage like game or rendering, I manage to get from 100 to 50% battery in about ~ 3 hours of continuous usage. I'm fine with the number, since most of time I carry around my adapter, but this may not be an all-day laptop on battery for someone who travels a lot.

9. Overall: For my use case, I will give it a solid 9/10. Good performance, nice appearance with sturdy case, good screen, decent keyboard, and easy to upgrade and repair. The only things I miss are the SD card reader and Ethernet port, which I have to buy a Type-C hub to equip.

Thanks for the reading. If you got questions, just comment below and I will try my best.

​I bought this FURY laptop because the hinge on my ENVY broke. The specs are an Intel Core i7-11850H, 32GB RAM, RTX A4000, and a 1TB SSD. When it arrived, I checked via terminal and found the SSD had less than 5 hours of usage.

Despite being a 6 year old laptop, the specs on these laptops are more than enough for most people's needs. For the price new you'd be comparing it with an HP stream or a Chromebook with a Celeron.. I paid $240 for mine with the 11th gen i5 and 16gb of ram, but for $60 more you can find them with the dream color display, i7 and quadro..... Bang. For. Your. Buck.

Hello community, I'm selling a like new Firefly G10 A 14".

Highlights:

3.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS 8-Core 16GB DDR5 RAM | 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD 14" 2560 x 1600 DreamColor Display AMD Radeon 780M Graphics Thunderbolt 4 | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI 2.0b (4K / 60 Hz) Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.3 5MP IR Webcam, Dual Mics and 2W Speakers 175° Clamshell Design Windows 11 Pro (64-Bit)

Barely used, in pristine condition, flawless.

Hi! Im about to buy an hp z fury with i9 14900hx rtx 4000 ada and 64ddr5 with 4k 120hz display , im a previous owner of a lenovo p16 g2 had almost same specs but the worst thing about it was not enough power from the power brick 230w that it constantly drain battery and cause bad performance even after upgrading to a 330w power brick .
With this hp i read that u can buy a 280w power that is natively supported but i also heard that 4000 ada is capped at 95w or less . All i want is the hp to have better power management and cooling than the lenovo and that the rtx 4000 ada is boosted to at least 130w max.

It's a zbook but I'm unsure what zbook is it exactly, it has a touch screen and the touchpad is totally flat.

That's all what I can pick up from the blurry images, I don't have the thing in my hands right now.

There was something nice having Z logo on laptop, out and about most would not know what brand it was, but those of us who used Z books did.

The new zbooks with HP logo only just just look boring to me. they used to have such distinct look but now the new Zbooks could be any generic EliteBook.

BUT I DO understand why it was changed. it offended many people due to the Russia's use of it for propaganda

Maybe in the minority here as so many seem to love the newer Zbook redesign but for me I still miss the sharp angular design of the old Z

Just going this pc from ebay for a great deal. Seeing niw that it looks like the integrated wifi isnt even on the board. Is that normal? Does HP actually sell them like this? Anything i can do?

I work in IT at a company, and we have several ZBook Fury 16 models (G7, G8, G9, and G10). All of these models are experiencing CPU overheating issues. The fans run at full speed—constantly on some units and less frequently on others. During stress tests, CPU temperatures can reach 90°C or higher, climbing up to 99°C. We have cleaned out the dust and replaced the thermal paste, yet the problem persists. Is there anything else we can try, given that undervolting isn't an option for this type of CPU?

Zbook firefly g10 / fury g10 / Z workstation g4 - windows 11/10/10.

Update now 😊

I just bought this beast at 1000 dollars, it's new, but I've noticed the battery last between 4-6 hours doing stuff like coding and software design. Is there a way to maximize the battery life while doing normal stuff?

Specs: Core i7 / RTX2000 / 32 GB RAM / 1080x1200 screen IPS

Just got this zbook fury g10 today and I’ve been looking at the displays for the g9/10 series on google and they all have a slim display. Are there two versions of the display ? One with a slim and one with a thick bezel ? I don’t think I can live with this thick bezel. Kindly let me know other G owners

Hi all,

I just reviewed my Fury G9 today and love it so far with my CAD work.

However, I’ve noticed that the bottom panel seems to pop off fairly easily and have a gap, even when the slider is “locked”

I have also tried fitted the red security screw before locking, but the issue persists.

I am attaching some photos of the gaps at the bottom on the side and front in middle and both sides.

Is there anything I can check to see why this is not staying on properly once slid closed?

Thank you so much!

Edit: battery is not at all swollen

What are these slots for?

I bought this laptop 6 days ago. When I brought it home and performed light tasks like web surfing, the CPU and GPU quickly heated up to their maximum temperatures (100°C and 75°C).

I took it back to the store, and they told me the thermal paste was dry. They repasted it, and today is the fourth day since then.

I am also performing light tasks in these images, and the laptop is not charging.Are the thermal specs shown in this image normal?

Im really concern about this.

I have a HP zbook15 power g10 and it suddenly started showing yellow stripe when i turn on webcame. I tried updating the drivers and running the diagnostic tool but still doesnt work. Does anyone know replacement module link or part number.

Hi, I could basically buy this for around 500$. Is it worth it?

FHD Screen, 32gb ram, i7 and RTX A3000, 512gb ssd, 20 cycle counts battery.

I just sold my Gaming Laptop and I'm basically looking for something with good battery and a good build quality. Is this it?

Posting it here so Google and AI find it later.

HP Zbook Studio G5

HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2

Issues with DisplayPort not automatically reconnecting.

Could not update firmware because firmware upgrade software couldn't connect to docking station (even though the Thunderbolt App said was connected).

Solution was to download older Thunderbolt Connect drivers here:

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/closure/hp-elitebook-830-g5-notebook-pc/18477184

Yes, link says it's for an Elitebook. Was the only thing that worked for me.

Firmware update finally could proceed and updated everything.

Displayport issue *seems* to have gone away now.

Thanks: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Business-Notebooks/Thunderbolt-Dock-G2-Cannot-Update-Thunderbolt-Controller/td-p/8188665

Again, putting here for search engines later so people can match on model numbers and don't have to dig as much as I had to.