zdnet.co.uk Updated: 2015-01-18 09:32:39
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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.…...
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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...
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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...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2015-01-18 09:32:39
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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.
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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...
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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.T...
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maximumpc.com Updated: 2015-01-18 09:32:39
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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.
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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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There is a constant struggle in the Laptop industry between small and portable or big and powerful. I am not a fan of Netbooks because they are a little too small. I am also not a fan of BIG laptops because they are not portable enough. So when I look f...

Overall I am impressed with the laptop. The performance is fairly low, but I kind of expected this because of the size of the laptop. However, the battery life more than makes up for the low performance, the battery life is absolutely amazing. If you a...
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about.com Updated: 2015-01-18 09:32:39
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The latest offering from HP is the HP EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC. I had the chance to review this ultraportable laptop recently and found that for me it was an ideal size and weight. The fact it has been designed and built to pass the MIL-STD 810F sta...

HP QuickLook feature view emails without booting laptop up, HP Durakeys keys wont fade out over time, Business rugged design passes MILSTD 810F testing, Enivronmentally friendly design mercury free backlit LED display, Battery life 6 cell provides app...

Price starts at $1899.00 U.S. direct from HP, Keyboard may be considered too small for some.
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HP’s EliteBook 2530p is part of a small group of elite ultraportable notebooks aimed at high-demand users who want a full-featured notebook at a minimal weight. Systems like the 2530p, and the ThinkPad X200 (or the X301), Panasonic Toughbook W8, and a...
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hardwaregeeks.com Updated: 2015-01-18 09:32:39
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Last year HP came out with a new stylish series of business notebooks, a series that I thought would actually rival that of Lenovos. Recently I had the chance to play with an HP EliteBook 2530p for 3 weeks and not only did it have style but it had the...
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wired.com Updated: 2015-01-18 09:32:39
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The next time you see some miserable drone hunched over his tiny, underpowered netbook, pecking away at cramped keys and straining to see the screen, pull out your EliteBook 2530p and laugh. Though not much larger or heavier than your average mini-note...

Boots quick and runs for hours. About as compact as a notebook can be and still have a fullsize keyboard. Squeezes in a touchpad and a pointing stick for users who prefer one over the other. Optional wireless modem works with multiple carriers (though not...

Its how much? What is this, a MacBook Air? Slow, sucky integrated graphics. Awkward, overengineered touch volume controls hard to control. Sixcell battery sticks out from the rear, taking a little of the notebooks compactness with it.
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Its rare when a laptop can pull off great battery life with either its standard battery or an extended one. The HP EliteBook 2530p ($2,099 direct)—a business ultraportable—has the battery capacity to last from a breakfast meeting to a late-aft...

Standard plus extended battery yield over 20 hours of battery life. Built-in optical drive. Very good keyboard. Dual pointing devices. Multiple wireless technologies.

VGA is the only video-out port. Weak speakers. Youll need to carry that extra battery to get the great battery life.

If battery life ranks high on your list of business needs, the HP EliteBook 2530p wont disappoint...
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Designed to withstand the rigors of everyday travel and then some, HP’s lightweight EliteBook 2530p is packed with business-friendly features and delivers outstanding productivity performance with over five hours of battery life. Its $2,4...

Solid performance; long battery life; business rugged design, extra security...

Pricey; small function keys...
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There's so much to like about the HP EliteBook 2530P that it's 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 ni...

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...
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Theres so much to like about the HP EliteBook 2530P that its hard to know where to start genuflecting. This little black and silver beauty meets all the basic expectations--great performance, full set of connections--and then piles on nifty extras su...

Great, big battery with an external gauge, Dual pointing devices...

Stubborn volume controls...
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If youre a corporate road warrior or a student trying to fit as much computer as possible in the smallest space possible, the HP EliteBook 2530p might be the perfect notebook for you.
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Built for road warriors, this 12-inch ultraportable offers a durable design and well over 6 hours of battery life.

Elegant business-rugged design, Strong overall performance, Comfortable keyboard, Helpful security software, Long battery life...

Small touchpad buttons, Only two USB ports, Sluggish mobile broadband...

The HP EliteBook 2530p offers everything a road warrior could want in a notebook: a durable, sleek design, fast performance, extra long battery life, and mobile broadband. Although it may be too pricey and comparatively heavy for some ultraportable sho...
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