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HP EliteBook 2530p

HP EliteBook 2530p

50 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Battery (23)
Performance (16)
Screen (12)
Portability (10)
Keyboard (8)

Negative
Connectivity (8)
Sound (3)
Resolution (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the keyboard and portability. The screen and performance are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical opinions about the resolution and sound.

battery, performance, screen, portability, keyboard

connectivity, sound, resolution

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the HP EliteBook 2530p is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Martina T. Osztovits (notebookcheck.net)

Review HP Elitebook 2530p Notebook

Mini Elitebook. HP's Elitebook range is made up of notebooks for ...

Robust and elegant case ; Shock-resistant hard drive ; Spill-resistant keyboard ; Good processor performance for applications ; Screen suitable for use outside ; Easy-to-use 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

Business notebooks in the classic 12" subnotebook category. HP Compaq 2230s, the Toshiba Port?g? A600/R500, Lenovo Thinkpad X200s..

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by: Katherine Stevenson (maximumpc.com)

HP 2530p

The 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 eminently rugged. HP claims that the 2530p has...

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

If you’re looking for an ultraportable solution that gets the job done and requires no babying, the HP 2530p is that product.

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by: Rick Broida (wired.com)

HP's EliteBook Turns Netbook Users Green with Envy

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

Boots quick and runs for hours. About as compact as a notebook can be and still have a full-size 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...

It’s how much? What is this, a MacBook Air? Slow, sucky integrated graphics. Awkward, over-engineered touch volume controls hard to control. Six-cell battery sticks out from the rear, taking a little of the notebook's compactness with it

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by: Carla Thornton (pcworld.com)

Elitebook 2530P

Bundled software information updated 1/15, 12:00 p.m. PDT

Dual pointing devices Great, big battery with an external gage

Stubborn volume controls

But, really, the lack of an easy way to control volume is not much of a drawback on an ultraportable. In all other ways the EliteBook lives up to its name. If you have the money, it has all the panache you could want in a light, fast, and easy-to-use...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by: Carla Thornton (pcworld.com)

HP EliteBook 2530p Laptop Review

Dual pointing devices ; Great, big battery with an external gage

Stubborn volume controls

Pricey but worth it, the HP EliteBook 2530P lives up to its name with extras not ordinarily found on an ultraportable.

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by: Jerry Jackson (NotebookReview.com)

HP EliteBook 2530p Review

The answer: Nobody puts baby in the corner ... because baby will kick your ass

Attractive and sleek design ; Extreme durability in an extremely small package ; Excellent overall performance in its class ; Fantastic screen with good viewing angles and excellent brightness ; Great port selection for a 12-inch notebook ; Small form...

Less than ideal location for tiny mono-speaker ; Fan can run a little loud ; Too much bloatware for a business notebook ; HP won't let me keep it

Bottom line, if you're looking fo a business-grade 12-inch notebook then the HP EliteBook 2530p belongs at the top of your list

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by: Dana Wollman (laptopmag.com)

HP EliteBook 2530p

Built for road warriors, this 12-inch ultraportable offers a durable design and well over 6 hours of battery life.

The HP EliteBook 2530p is a tough and elegant ultraportable well suited to road warriors. Its boot time is slow, but it’s otherwise zippy and lasts almost 7 hours on a charge. The The HP EliteBook 2530p is a tough and elegant ultraportable well suited...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by: Ryan McLaughlin (justechn.com)

Review: HP EliteBook 2530p Laptop

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...

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...

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by: Sal Cangeloso (geek.com)

Review: HP EliteBook 2530p notebook

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...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by: John R. Delaney (computershopper.com)

HP EliteBook 2530p

Strong performance, long battery life, and durability make this EliteBook 2530p one of the hottest business notebooks around.

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

Pricey; small function keys

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Jan, 2009

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Product Specifications

Audio Input

Type:Microphone/Stereo microphone

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Run Time (Up To):7.25hour(s)/8.25hour(s)

Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:3MB/6MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:8.4in

Height:1in

Weight:3.2lbs/3.3lbs/3.3lbs / 3.2lbs

Width:11.1in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:12.1in

Diagonal Size (metric):30.7cm

Max Resolution:1280 x 800

Technology:TFT active matrix

Widescreen Display:

Yes

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified:

Yes

EPA Energy Star Compliant:

Yes

EPEAT Compliant:

Yes

EPEAT Level:EPEAT Gold

Header

Compatibility:PC

Country Kits:United States

Localization:English

Manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard

Model:2530p

Packaged Quantity:1

Product Line:HP EliteBook

Input Device

Type:Keyboard / Touchpad / Pointing stick/Keyboard / Pointing stick / Touchpad/Pointing stick / Touchpad / Keyboard

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:1066MHz/800MHz

Miscellaneous

Manufacturer Selling Program:HP Smart Buy

Modem

Cellular Enhancement Protocol:CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. 0 / EDGE / GPRS / GSM / HSDPA/EDGE / UMTS / GPRS / GSM / CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. A / WCDMA / HSPA / CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. 0

Cellular Network Supported:

Yes

Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps

Protocols & Specifications:Bell 103J / Bell 212A / ITU T.30 / ITU T.4 / ITU V.17 / ITU V.21 / ITU V.22 / ITU V.22bis / ITU V.23 / ITU V.250 / ITU V.251 / ITU V.27ter / ITU V.29 / ITU V.32 / ITU V.32bis / ITU V.34 / ITU V.80 / ITU V.8bis / ITU V.92/ITU V.21 / Bell 212A / ITU V.22 / ITU V.22bis / ITU V.29 / ITU V.32 / ITU V.32bis / ITU V.34 / ITU V.17 / ITU V.23 / ITU V.27ter / ITU V.8bis / Bell 103J / ITU V.92 / ITU T.30 / ITU T.4 / ITU V.250 / ITU V.251 / ITU V.80/ITU V.80 / ITU V.251 / ITU V.250 / ITU T.4 / ITU T.30 / ITU V.92 / Bell 103J / ITU V.8bis / ITU V.27ter / ITU V.23 / ITU V.17 / ITU V.34 / ITU V.32bis / ITU V.29 / ITU V.22bis / Bell 212A / ITU V.21

Type:Fax / modem/Fax / modem / cellular modem

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Bluetooth 2.0 EDR / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / Gigabit Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)/Bluetooth 2.0 EDR / IEEE 802.11n (draft) / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / Gigabit Ethernet / Fast Ethernet/Bluetooth 2.0 EDR / Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Type:Network adapter

Wireless LAN Supported:

Yes

Wireless Protocol:802.11 a/b/g/n (draft 2.0)/802.11 a/b/g/n (draft)/802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) / Bluetooth 2.0 EDR/Bluetooth 2.0 EDR / 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft 2.0)/Bluetooth 2.0 EDR / 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft)

Notebook Camera

Camera Type:Integrated

Notebook Camera

Camera Type:Integrated

Optical Storage

Read Speed:24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)

Rewrite Speed:10x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 2.4x (DVD+RW)/10x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 2.4x (DVD+RW) / 2x (DVD-RAM)/10x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 2.4x (DVD+RW) / 2x (DVD-RAM) / 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

Type:DVD/None/None / DVD

Write Speed:24x (CD) / 4x (DVD/24x (CD) / 4x (DVD / 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD

OS Provided

Edition:Windows Vista Business

Type:Microsoft Windows 7 Professional / XP Professional downgrade/Microsoft Windows Vista Business/Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade/Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Processor

64-bit Computing:

Yes

Clock Speed:1.2GHz/1.6GHz/1.86GHz/2.13GHz

Manufacturer:Intel

Multi-Core Technology:Dual-Core

Processor Number:SL9300/SL9400/SL9600/SU9300

Type:Core 2 Duo

RAM

Installed Size:1GB/2GB/3GB/4GB

Max Supported Size:8GB

Technology:DDR2 SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty /3 years warranty

Software

Microsoft Office Ready:Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.