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HP’s EliteBook business laptops are all built to last and the new 2540p is no exception; its tough magnesium-alloy casing can withstand far more than the usual knocks and bumps. Certified to military standards, it should...

The EliteBook 2540p is an extremely sturdy laptop with long battery life and excellent portability, but it struggles to compete with laptops that have longer battery life or use Intel’s latest processors. It's still a good choice if you’re looking for...
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HP is currently the world's largest laptop manufacturer. The company produces a broad range of laptops, including consumer machines, but here we take a look at one of their business ultraportables, the excellent EliteBook 2540p. While the laptop may la...

Great office performance, Battery life, Solid build quality, Usability, Features...

Graphics performance, Screen colour...
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Product Code: WK303EA#ABU The HP EliteBook 2540p is a small, strong and well-featured 12in business notebook that will run pretty much any office application you throw at it. It has a fast yet power-efficient Core i7 CPU under the hood, as well as pl...

Overall, the HP EliteBook 2540p is faster and has more connectivity options than the 2530p. It's also expensive. But if you're in business and you want a strong yet small and fast notebook with good energy-efficiency credentials, then it's worth hassl...
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HP's EliteBook 2540p is a small, strong and well-featured 12in business notebook that will run pretty much any office application you throw at it. It has a fast yet power-efficient Core i7 CPU under the hood, as well as plenty of RAM and disk space. H...

Strong chassis, small yet powerful, ships with useful security tools, less than 2kg, integrated optical drive...

Still has some annoying preinstalled software, slow hard disk, expensive...

Even though it's a small laptop, the 12in EliteBook 2540p is no mug when it comes to performance. It also doesn't make any compromises when it comes to features. You can think of it as a laptop that has all the mobility benefits of a netbook, yet the perf...
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With their EliteBook 2540p HP has delivered an uncompromising small-and-light business notebook that we think should be in the running for the top notebook of the year. The test unit we received packs a mean processing punch in the form of Intel’s Core...

HP's EliteBook 2540p slim-and-light notebook is very reminiscent of Lenovo's ThinkPad X301 in the sense that it provides really good performance in a solid compact body, while offering that little that bit extra in the form of a DVD drive. Couple thi...
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Last year I reviewed the Hewlett Packard (HP) Elitebook 8440w Mobile Workstation, declaring it one that I would love to be able to keep and use in my daily life, and as the best business laptop I’d ever used. Well, move over 8440w – because I have a...

Great looks for a business machine, excellent general performance, solid graphics performance, excellent balance of features...

While the light is a nice addition, by now all of their products should have shifted to lighted keyboards...

I had said that my major complaint about the Elitebook 8440w was that I had to return it … but as of now I would gladly trade-in the 8440w for the 2540p! For me the 2540p represents a great evolutionary moment in business laptops: it looks great, is ro...
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about.com Updated: 2012-12-04 07:24:56
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The HP Elite Book 2540p is a solid business-oriented ultraportable laptop that delivers on performance for mobile users.ProsGreat durabilityConvenient quick access featuresComfortable keyboard and touchpadLots of configuration optionsConsNot as light...

Great durability, Convenient quick access features, Comfortable keyboard and touchpad, Lots of configuration options...

Not as light, sleek or flashy as other ultraportables, Average video performance, Display could be brighter...
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infoworld.com Updated: 2012-12-04 07:24:59
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What's in an ultraportable? Think netbook on the outside, and real laptop on the inside. The small form factor means forgoing a DVD drive, and making due with a small screen and narrow keyboard. If that's a small price to pay for light weight (just 2...
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After wading through netbook after anemic netbook over the past two years, you could be forgiven for dismissing HP’s diminutive EliteBook 2540p as yet another underperforming compact notebook at first glance. But give it a closer look. This is no mere...

Powerful selection of Core i5 and i7 CPUs, Top-notch build quality, Extremely effective anti-glare screen, Durable, comfortable keyboard and touchpad, Competitive weight and size, Optional optical drive, pointing nub...

Well short of rated battery life, Ho-hum LCD display, Business-class price, No optional 3D graphics...

The smallest business laptop HP offers, the EliteBook 2540p is light on the scales but heavy on performance and build quality...
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maximumpc.com Updated: 2012-12-04 07:25:02
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This ultraportable business notebook gets the job done In last year’s ultraportable notebook roundup (August 2009), HP’s EliteBook 2530p put in a strong showing, wowing us with its good looks, sturdy construction, and strong performance. Its successor...

Solid build; strong performance; generous feature set.

There are lighter, slimmer, and sexier ultraportables out there; we’d like more storage.
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Ultraportable HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook Packs in Power ( Page 1 of 2 )The HP EliteBook 2540p is an evolutionary step forward in processor, power and memory in HP's smallest and lightest professional notebook class that also provides quick Web and Out...
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For a road-warrior having a light weight easy to access computer is essential, that is why the ultraportable is the only option. Ultraportables are easy to carry because they are so small, but the still offer enough power to get any task done. The EliteB...

I am really happy with this laptop, don’t let the low scores fool you, these are great scores for an ultraportable. The HP EliteBook 2450p is a great ultra portable for any road warrior that is looking for a easy to use and very portable machine to ta...
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Our review model the HP EliteBook 2540p ( version WK302EA ) is only 12.1 inches across, with all the best features of this range of professional laptops squeezed into the smallest possible space. HP engineers even managed to fit an optical drive into the...

Powerful for a subnotebook, Low temperature increase during normal use, Integrated DVD drive, Low energy consumption, Good battery life, Robust construction, High-quality materials, Keyboard gives good feedback, Point-stick and touchpad, Docking port, Lot...

Poor screen contrast, Slow, small hard drive, Only 2 GB of RAM...

The system in our review model (version WK302EA) reaches the hefty market price of €1,550 since it is fitted with an integrated 3G module (including GPS functionality using Gobi) and an optical drive. If you can do without those two, you can get the 2540p...
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Geek.com Updated: 2012-12-04 07:25:12
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The EliteBook 2540p is HP’s flagship business ultraportable. This successor to the acclaimed 2530p brings a slight refresh to HP’s 12-inch enterprise laptop and is designed to give Lenovo’s ThinkPad X201 a run for its money. The real changes from the...
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laptopz.com Updated: 2012-12-04 07:25:12
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HP EliteBook 2540p and Lenovo ThinkPad X201 are both very popular in the market. at first glance, the outlooks of HP EliteBook 2540p and Lenovo ThinkPad X201 are similar to the previous generation laptops, but changes in the internal details are still...
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techreviewsource.com Updated: 2012-12-04 07:25:13
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HP's newest laptop, the can transform any room into a home or professional office in the blink of an eye. Though HP's graphical processor isn't the greatest and slows the machine down during games and 3D software, the EliteBook 2540p has very fast...

Fast processor, Lots of ports & connection options...

Muted colors and contrast, Mediocre gaming and 3D software performance, Keyboard texture may affect some...
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A new HP laptop, the EliteBook 2540p assembles zippy components and versatile ports in a nimble case. Though HP's omission of a graphical processor slows the machine down for games and 3D software, this model possesses ample power for nearly any profes...

Zippy processor can handle any office task, Small but still fits full keys and big features...

Screen colors and contrast look muted, Weak gaming and 3D software performance...

Small enough to travel anywhere, the EliteBook 2540p breezes through business tasks...
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HP EliteBook 2540p Review Article ContentsHP EliteBook 2540p Review The EliteBook 2540p is the latest road-warrior ultraportable notebook from HP. The 2540p offers a 12.1-inch WXGA screen, Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors, built-in optical driv...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2012-12-04 07:25:16
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All of a sudden, HP seems intent on not making the purchasing decision easy for buyers looking for an ultraportable laptop. We recently reviewed the HP EliteBook 2740p Tablet PC, a convertible 12.1-inch tablet that delivers touch-screen abil...

Internal optical drive, Good performance, Sleek design, QuickLook and QuickWeb preboot environments, Webcam reads business cards...

A bit expensive...

HP added an optical drive, Core i7 power, and a host of extras to this already-solid 12.1-inch model. The result? The best mainstream business ultraportable we’ve seen...
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Business ultraportables encompass a wide range of systems, the smallest of which have 12-inch widescreens. A 12-inch screen has to be the cut-off point here or else you would be venturing into netbook territory. The HP EliteBook 2540p ($1,629 direct...

Ruggedized for business travel. Optical drive included. DisplayPort. Firewire. Excellent battery life. Multiple configuration options. 9-cell battery available. Soft keyboard for sensitive fingers.

Pointing stick is unpleasant to use. Twelve-inch screen has a small workspace.

The HP EliteBook 2540p makes the fewest sacrifices among its rivals, but you have to be willing to put up with a 12-inch screen...
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Tailor made for well-heeled business users, HP’s EliteBook line is known for its elegant but rugged designs and top-of-the-line components. The 2540p ($1,629 as configured), a new 12-inch addition to the line, lives up to this reputation, delivering fa...

Sleek, durable design, Core i7 power, Long battery life, Convenient instant-on software, Energy efficient...

A bit pricey, Small hard drive, Small touchpad and touch buttons...

This good-looking and durable business ultraportable offers a great combination of speed and battery life.
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