elitebook HP Elitebook 2540p Review

I wanted to start off by saying thanks to HP for sending over the Elitebook 2540p for review. This is their smallest business class notebook. You can opt for a few different processor options including the i5 and the i7. My system came equipped with the i5, a 12.1 inch LED backlit display, 2gb of memory and a 250gb hard drive.

Right off the bat you can see its ultra modern and sleek design. The system is not made out of cheap plastic but a metallic alloy that is very attractive and strong. They throw in all sorts of hard drive anti shock protection, a spill resistant keyboard in addition to its light weight and cool design.

Did I mention that it meats military standards (MIL-STD 810G2)? That means it can withstand dust, vibration, humidity, altitude and extreme temperatures.

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I enjoyed using it and my daughter enjoyed mashing away on the keyboard playing her online games. We put it through rigorous testing and we were pleasantly surprised.

When the computer is off you can get on the Internet in a few seconds using HP Quick Web and you can even get to your calendar, contacts and email without booting the system up using HP QuickLook3. Have access to your information in seconds!

In addition to all this techno goodness the device’s battery life seriously rocks and I saw about 6 hours of hard use out of the slightly extended battery. Without using Wi-Fi the machine lasted almost 10 hours for me.

My system weighed in at about 3.3 pounds and was a pleasure to carry. This was a huge improvement from my 5 pound tablet! I might just be in the market for a new machine and this might be the winner! Stay tuned for more information and you can purchase the device for less than $1100 on Amazon here.

As computers are becoming cheaper to manufacture some companies are choosing to reduce the quality of their machines. HP on the other hand continues to innovate and impress me. In three short years I have done a complete 360 and have moved away from Dell entirely. I now only purchase HP desktops and laptops.

Great job HP!  Dell can certainly learn a thing or two from you and your customer service department!

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