HP Elitebook 8530w - Laptop Review

Hewlett-Packard gives us the HP Elitebook 8530w,(2.66 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)
which is designed specifically for the entrepreneur- Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T9400
who has more demanding tasks than the average(2.53 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)
computer user. The HP Elitebook 8530w is known- Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor P8600
for its reliability and toughness.(2.40 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)
A computer or laptop should have capabilities and- Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor P8400
features that should help the entrepreneur(2.26 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)
facilitate his business. And an appropriate businessRAM:
tool like a computer or laptop should help ensure- 1 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
the success of that business.- 2 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
So what would an entrepreneur look for in a- 4 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
business laptop, his indispensable business partner?Screen Size: 15.4-inch
His desired laptop should be able to able to handleOperating System: Windows Vista Business
wireless and mobile applications; he or she mustBattery Life: Up to 4 hours and 45 minutes
have access to the Internet anywhere and he orGraphics:
she must be able to bring his laptop anywhere- NVIDIA Quadro FX 770M with 512 MB of
with no difficulty. Those features are found in alldedicated video memory
business laptops. However, not all business laptops- ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 with 256 MB of
can boast of durability.dedicated video memory
CEOs and businessmen frequently go to meetings- Microsoft DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1 capable
and they always lug around their trustworthyPros:
partner: the laptop. Because of this, laptops areDurability aside, the HP Elitebook 8530w offers
subject to constant wear and tear by beingthe power of a workstation. And this power is
transported frequently. Thus, Hewlett-Packardpacked in a durable shell of a laptop. The Elitebook
stresses the importance of durability.8530w delivers various business features. These
While the HP Elitebook 8530w has all the majorfeatures include a comprehensive array of
features of most business laptops, it also issecurity solutions to protect business data from
capable of being transported without any worryviruses, malware, Trojans and other threats that
of abuse. Hewlett-Packard designed its proprietarycan jeopardize the business' information.
technology in the HP Elitebook 8530w, which isHewlett-Packard also equipped the HP Elitebook
called the "Duracase." To guarantee durability, the8530w with a processor that has the ability to run
Elitebook 8530w is made with a magnesium alloyheavy games: a feature that is absent in most
that is stronger than conventional plastic by 18business laptops. This laptop model is estimated to
timesbe priced at $2,300.
Specifications:Cons:
CPU:The price and its weight are the primary
- Intel® Core(TM) 2 Extreme Processordrawbacks to the HP Elitebook 8530w. One must
X9100 (3.06 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)pay a hefty price to enjoy the laptop's powerful
- Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9800features. It weighs about 2.86 kilograms, not really
(2.93 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)handy considering it should be a laptop for the
- Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T9600traveling businessman. Plus, other negative points
(2.80 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)include the quality of its speakers' output and the
- Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9550size of its touchpad.