Intro: 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.
Noteworthy Features: 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.
Weaker Features: 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.
DUMP: DUMP HARD DRIVE RANKOF= 0.0993779.DUMP camera sensor resolution RANKOF= 0.867807.DUMP BATTERY RUN TIME RANKOF= 0.919907.DUMP resolution class= fairly standard among.DUMP native screen resolution= 1280 x 800.DUMP briefs display= widescreen.DUMP Graphics card series rank= 0.430171 class= older.
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