Review Of HP Elitebook 8530w

A computer or laptop computer ought to have capabilities and features that should help the entrepreneur facilitate his company. And an appropriate business tool like a computer or laptop computer ought to help ensure the success of that company.

So what would an entrepreneur look for in a business laptop computer, his indispensable company partner? His desired laptop will be able to able to handle wireless and mobile applications; she or he should have the Internet anywhere and they should be able to bring his laptop computer anywhere with no difficulty. Those functions are found in all business laptops. However, not all company laptops can boast of durability.

CEOs and businessmen often go to meetings and they often lug around their trustworthy partner: the laptop. Due to this, laptops are subject to constant wear and tear by being transported frequently. Thus, Hewlett-Packard stresses the importance of durability.

While the HP Elitebook 8530w has all the major features of most business laptops, it also is capable of being transported without any worry of abuse. Hewlett-Packard designed its proprietary technology in the HP Elitebook 8530w, which is called the "Duracase." To guarantee durability, the Elitebook 8530w is made with a magnesium alloy that is stronger than conventional plastic by 18 times

Specifications:

CPU:

- Intel® Core(TM) 2 Extreme Processor X9100 (3.06 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)
- Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9800 (2.93 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)
- Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T9600 (2.80 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)
- Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9550 (2.66 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)
- Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)
- Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)
- Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)

RAM:

- 1 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
- 2 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
- 4 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM

Screen Size: 15.4-inch

Operating System: Windows Vista Business

Battery Life: Up to 4 hours and 45 minutes

Graphics:

- NVIDIA Quadro FX 770M with 512 MB of dedicated video memory
- ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 with 256 MB of dedicated video memory
- Microsoft DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1 capable

Pros:

Durability aside, the HP Elitebook 8530w offers the power of the workstation. And this power is packed in a durable shell of a laptop computer. The Elitebook 8530w delivers numerous company features. These functions consist of a comprehensive array of security solutions to protect business data from viruses, malware, Trojans and other threats that can jeopardize the business' information.

Hewlett-Packard also equipped the HP Elitebook 8530w with a processor that is able to run heavy games: a feature that's absent in most business laptops. This laptop model is estimated to be priced at $2,300.

Cons:

The cost and its weight are the primary drawbacks to the HP Elitebook 8530w. One should pay a hefty price to enjoy the laptop's powerful features. It weighs about 2.86 kilograms, not truly handy considering it should be a laptop for the traveling businessman. Plus, other negative points consist of the grade of its speakers' output and how big its touchpad.

Conclusion:

The HP Elitebook 8530w is good value for the buyer's money. Despite its weight and its cost, a businessman will not be disappointed with this laptop computer. Its features are all suitable for business-level processing. Its also provides an additional perk as it allows the user to enjoy games. Even if this is a businessman's work device, additionally , it may provide him recreation and a break from his busy work life.