HP EliteBook 2530p

Description: This configuration of the HP EliteBook 2530p is a 3.2-pound, durable notebook computer.Compared to other rugged notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $2,255.The 12.1 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among notebooks.Runs on the Intel Core 2 Duo processor.This notebook has a 120GB hard drive and 2 GB of memory.

Pros: Has only a 3.2-pound weight, which is lighter than some similarly priced notebooks.The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.The built-in fingerprint reader will speed up the log in process while adding a strong layer of data protection.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.

Cons: Has a modest 1.86 GHz CPU speed, which is slower than some similarly priced notebooks.This notebook's Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics chip uses system memory, which sometimes results in slower performance.

Suitability: A rugged notebook, suited for for industrial use.The sturdy frame and other features are part of this system's rugged design which make it more suitable for outdoor or industrial settings.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.The excellent battery performance will keep your laptop running longer without recharging.

Value: Overall, this notebook's features seem a bit weak, even for its relatively inexpensive price.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this computer's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, smartphone or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: FV879AW

• General

• Recommended Use Small business, Corporate business
• Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2 with vPro Technology
• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
• Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
• Rugged Design Yes
• Width 11.1 in
• Depth 8.4 in
• Height 1 in
• Weight 3.2 lbs
• Notebook type Rugged, Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b

• Processor

• Processor Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 / 1.86 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Core voltage technology Low-Voltage (LV)
• Data bus speed 1066 MHz
• Chipset type Mobile Intel GS45 Express

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 6 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 2 GB / 8 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
• RAM configuration features 1 x 2 GB

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards EPEAT gold, EPEAT Gold
• Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
• Shock Tolerance 125 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 200 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
• Vibration Tolerance 0.75 g @ RMS (random) (operating) / 1.5 g @ RMS (random) (non-operating)

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 120 GB - 5400 rpm
• Hard drive type Portable

• Optical Storage

• Type None

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Card Reader

• Card reader type Card reader
• Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card

• Display

• Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Features Anti-glare, Ambient light sensor

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
• Max Allocated RAM Size 384 MB

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio codec AD1984A
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
• Audio Input Microphone

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad, Pointing stick

• Telecom

• Modem Fax / modem - MDC
• Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
• Protocols & Specifications ITU T.4, ITU T.30, ITU V.17, ITU V.21, ITU V.22, ITU V.23, ITU V.29, ITU V.32, ITU V.34, ITU V.80, ITU V.92, Bell 103J, Bell 212A, ITU V.250, ITU V.251, ITU V.8bis, ITU V.22bis, ITU V.27ter, ITU V.32bis
• Fax Compatibility G3

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5100
• Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Networking / Bluetooth Class Class 2
• Remote management protocol SNMP
• Networking standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3ab, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
• Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x PoweredUSB 2.0

• Miscellaneous

• Features HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, HP Night Light, One-Step Logon, System password, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP Disk Sanitizer, Power-on password, Memory change alert, HP Enhanced DriveLock, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant Standards CE, GS, UL, CCC, CSA, FCC, MIC, BSMI, GOST, ICES, SABS, VCCI, A-Tick

• Power

• Power device form factor External
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

• Battery

• Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
• Battery capacity 55 Wh
• Mfr estimated battery life 7.25 hour(s)

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Business
• Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
• Software HP QuickLook 2, InterVideo WinDVD, HP Webcam Software, HP Wireless Assistant, HP Universal Print Driver, HP Help and Support Center, PDF Complete Special Edition, HP Quick Launch Button Software, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60 days trial), McAfee Total Protection for Small Business (60 days trial)

• Sustainability

• EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5

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• Website: http://www.hp.com