HP EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC

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Updated:
2011-08-17 12:30:08
Average rating:83
Uk has collected 26 expert reviews for HP EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC and the average expert rating is 83 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
zdnet.co.uk
Updated:
2011-08-17 12:30:07
Average rating:80
With rare exception, mobile workstations are not glamorous. It's a category that puts performance, security and practicality before portability and stylish design. The HP EliteBook 8540w, although maybe not a full exception, proves that a manufacturer...
  • Excellent configuration options including a colouraccurate display, Great tools for finetuning performance and power usage, Rugged but attractive design, Plentiful security features...
  • Heavy, Short battery life, Small touchpad...
  • HP's EliteBook 8540w is an attractive and versatile 15.6in. mobile workstation that's tougher than it looks.…...
pcadvisor.co.uk
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2011-08-17 12:30:08
Average rating:90
Theres so much to like about the HP EliteBook 2530P that its hard to know where to start genuflecting. This little black and silver ultra portable PC meets all the basic expectations - great performance, full set of connections - and then piles on...
  • If you have the money, the HP EliteBook 2530p has all the panache you could want in a light, fast, and easy-to-use portable. Carla Thornton Buy it now: click here...
pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-04 19:11:12
Average rating:83
HPs Elitebook range is designed for the long haul - with battery life from 6-24hrs, its hard not to see that as the main draw. But there are aspects that shouldnt be overlooked in the quest for long battery life. Performance is, of course, always a...
  • Long-lasting battery, enough power to go, and a lightweight design: this has it all in a small package...
goodgearguide.com.au
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2011-11-04 19:11:15
Average rating:80
HPs EliteBook 2530p is a 12in laptop that weighs 1.7kg, yet packs in a lot of features. Its aimed squarely at business users and has a tough exterior that protects it from knocks and scratches while on long business trips. However, its not perfect, and could still use some refinement in its design. In particular, we dont like the placement of the fingerprint reader, which sits on the right side of the palm rest. Your palm can inadvertently hit this as you type, which summons a dialogue box...
  • Small, sturdy build quality, long battery life, plenty of features...
  • Fingerprint reader gets in the way of typing, has trialware installed...
  • Small, strong and well-featured, HP’s EliteBook 2530p is an ideal choice for business users who want something that will withstand the rigours of travel and last a long time away from a power outlet...
Zdnet.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-04 19:11:17
Average rating:88
If youre after a flashy ultraportable to show off to your friends, you cant do much better than the HP EliteBook 2530p. DesignAt first glance, one might be forgiven for mistaking this tiny EliteBook for one of the bigger netbooks that have begun to a...
  • Large keyboard, Scratchresistant cover, Great battery life, Fast for its size, Great design, Lots of ports for an ultraportable...
  • Pricey, Tinny sound, no external speakers, Only two USB ports...
  • If youre after a flashy ultraportable to show off to your friends, you cant do much better than the HP EliteBook 2530p.
notebookcheck.net
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2011-08-17 12:30:08
Average rating:87
By: Martina T. Osztovits 22/10/09 HP's Elitebook range is made up of notebooks for business professionals, with a focus on withstanding the rigours of mobile business life. These so-called 'business rugged' laptops offer a particularly robust chassis...
  • Robust and elegant case, Shockresistant hard drive, Spillresistant keyboard, Good processor performance for applications, Screen suitable for use outside, Easytouse transport lock, Can be connected to a docking station, Optical drive...
  • Lid hinges not very firm, Positioning of the audio ports, Only 2 USB 2.0 ports on this model...
  • The Elitebook 2530p meets all the demands of business users looking for a compact and mobile notebook. The case provides good protection for the hardware as well as the display, and it should be able to cope easily with rough treatment during field work...
pcworld.in
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2011-08-17 12:30:08
Average rating:81
Latest in HP's series of business laptops, the HP EliteBook 2530p gets a lot of things right. It has a trackpad, similar in class to the one found on Lenovo Thinkpad X301, thereby allowing itself better screen navigation than the others. Its 12.1-inch...
  • Matte screen, Trackpad navigation, DVD writer...
  • Weight...
  • Part of HP's business ultraportables, the EliteBook 2530p comes with a trackpad, and deploys Intel's vPro technology. Despite being an ultraportable, it comes with a built-in DVD writer, which is commendable...
maximumpc.com
Updated:
2011-08-17 12:30:08
Average rating:90
A small machine that was meant to be manhandledThe first word that comes to mind when you pick up HP’s 2530p is “solid.” From its heft, to its construction, to its scratch-resistant anodized aluminum display enclosure and palm rest, this notebook seems...
  • Allows more access to its innards than other similar notebooks. Very solid. Has a 2MP webcam.
  • Battery protrudes from body almost an inch. Only has two USB ports.
tomsguide.com
Updated:
2011-08-17 12:30:08
Average rating:0
How does the ASUS 1008HA $429 netbook stack up against HP’s designed-for-business $1,599 EliteBook 2530p notebook? This story is going to piss just about everyone off, from the not so gentle readers among you to the makers of netbook and notebook PCs...
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