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HP EliteBook 2530p - Core 2 Duo SU9300 1.2 GHz - 12.1" TFT

Manufacturer: HP Part number: KS033UT#ABA

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Description:: Lighten your workload. With a starting weight of just 3.0lb/1.36kg, the stylish HP EliteBook 2530p series is HP's smallest and lightest business notebook PC and comes with all the features to keep you going without weighing you down.

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Intro: This configuration of the HP EliteBook 2530p is a 3.2-pound, rugged notebook computer.Compared to other rugged notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $1,095.The 12.1 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among laptops.Runs on the Intel Core 2 Duo chip.This unit comes with a 120GB hard disk and 1 GB of RAM.

Noteworthy Features: Has only a 3.2-pound weight, which is considerably lighter than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the average cost of a product with this light a weight is $1,860.Also, this notebook is only 11.1-inch wide, which is considerably narrower than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this narrow a wide is $1,805.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.

Weaker Features: Has a modest 1.2 GHz CPU speed.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is slower than the average notebook on the market today.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 notebook.The good battery performance will keep your laptop running longer without plugging in.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this notebook has good features for the money.

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 Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) For help in deciding if this is the right notebook for you, see CNET's buying guide for notebooks.

DUMP: DUMP HARD DRIVE RANKOF= 0.0993779.DUMP camera sensor resolution RANKOF= 0.250855.DUMP BATTERY RUN TIME RANKOF= 0.638569.DUMP resolution class= fairly standard among.DUMP native screen resolution= 1280 x 800.DUMP briefs display= widescreen.DUMP Graphics card series rank= 0.081182 class= older.

Greenpeace: The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best.The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.

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Manufacturer: HP
Part number: KS033UT#ABA
Description: Lighten your workload. With a starting weight of just 3.0lb/1.36kg, the stylish HP EliteBook 2530p series is HP's smallest and lightest business notebook PC and comes with all the features to keep you going without weighing you down.

General
Recommended Use Small business, Corporate business
Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2 with vPro Technology
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, 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
Localization English / United States
Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.), Rugged
Screen type Widescreen
Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft)
Processor
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300 / 1.2 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
64-bit processor Yes
Core voltage technology Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
Data bus speed 800 MHz
Chipset type Mobile Intel GS45 Express
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Cache size 3 MB
RAM
Installed Size 1 GB / 8 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
RAM configuration features 1 x 1 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, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
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, 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
Manufacturer Selling Program HP Smart Buy
Power
Power device form factor External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
Technology 3-cell Lithium ion
Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
Battery capacity 31 Wh
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade
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)
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years
Sustainability
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5

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