Testseek.com have collected 25 expert reviews of the HP EliteBook 2540P and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for HP EliteBook 2540P.
August 2010
(81%)
25 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(80%)
4 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Great looks for a business machine
Excellent general performance
Solid graphics performance
Excellent balance of features
Zippy processor can handle any office task
Small but still fits full keys and big features
Fast processor
Lots of ports & connection options
Sleek
Durable design
Core i7 power
Long battery life
Convenient instant-on software
Energy efficient
Ruggedized for business travel. Optical drive included. DisplayPort. Firewire. Excellent battery life. Multiple configuration options. 9-cell battery available. Soft keyboard for sensitive fingers.
Great durability
Convenient quick access features
Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
Lots of configuration options
Powerful selection of Core i5 and i7 CPUs
Top-notch build quality
Extremely effective anti-glare screen
Durable
Competitive weight and size
Optional optical drive
Pointing nub
Internal optical drive
Good performance
Sleek design
QuickLook and QuickWeb preboot environments
Webcam reads business cards
Solid build
Strong performance
Generous feature set.
Powerful for a subnotebook
Low temperature increase during normal use
Integrated DVD drive
Low energy consumption
Good battery life
Robust construction
High-quality materials
Keyboard gives good feedback
Point-stick and touchpad
Docking port
Lot
The editors didn't like
While the light is a nice addition
By now all of their products should have shifted to lighted keyboards
Screen colors and contrast look muted
Weak gaming and 3D software performance
Muted colors and contrast
Mediocre gaming and 3D software performance
Keyboard texture may affect some
A bit pricey
Small hard drive
Small touchpad and touch buttons
Pointing stick is unpleasant to use. Twelve-inch screen has a small workspace.
Abstract: HP EliteBook 2540p Review Article ContentsHP EliteBook 2540p Review The EliteBook 2540p is the latest road-warrior ultraportable notebook from HP. The 2540p offers a 12.1-inch WXGA screen, Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors, built-in optical driv...
Internal optical drive, Good performance, Sleek design, QuickLook and QuickWeb preboot environments, Webcam reads business cards
A bit expensive
HP added an optical drive, Core i7 power, and a host of extras to this already-solid 12.1-inch model. The result? The best mainstream business ultraportable we’ve seen. ...
Strong chassis, small yet powerful, ships with useful security tools, less than 2kg, integrated optical drive
Still has some annoying preinstalled software, slow hard disk, expensive
Even though it's a small laptop, the 12in EliteBook 2540p is no mug when it comes to performance. It also doesn't make any compromises when it comes to features. You can think of it as a laptop that has all the mobility benefits of a netbook, yet the perf...
The EliteBook 2540p is an extremely sturdy laptop with long battery life and excellent portability, but it struggles to compete with laptops that have longer battery life or use Intel’s latest processors. It's still a good choice if you’re looking for ...
Overall, the HP EliteBook 2540p is faster and has more connectivity options than the 2530p. It's also expensive. But if you're in business and you want a strong yet small and fast notebook with good energy-efficiency credentials, then it's worth hassl...
