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HP Elitebook 8540p Notebook
| System features | |
|---|---|
| See detailed specs | US QuickSpecs » html » pdf above |
| Operating system | Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 32 Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64 FreeDOS |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-840QM Processor (1.86 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache) Intel® Core™ i7-820QM Processor (1.73 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache) Intel® Core™ i7-740QM Processor (1.73 GHz, 6 MB L3 cache) Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Processor (1.60 GHz, 6 MB L3 cache) Intel® Core™ i7-640M Processor (2.80 GHz, 4 MB L3 cache) Intel® Core™ i7-620M Processor (2.66 GHz, 4 MB L3 cache) Intel® Core™ i5-580M Processor (2.66 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache) Intel® Core™ i5-560M Processor (2.66 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache) Intel® Core™ i5-540M Processor (2.53 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache) Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache) |
| Processor technology | Intel® Core™ i5 with vPro technology (select models); Intel® Core™ i7 with vPro technology (select models) |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel® QM57 Express |
| Environmental | BFR/PVC-free |
| Dimensions and weight | |
|---|---|
| Weight | Starting at 6.5 lb (2.97 kg) |
| Dimensions (w x d x h) | 14.7 x 9.9 x 1.28 in (37.4 x 25.2 x 3.2 cm) |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Memory, maximum | 16 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (With some processors, memory bus runs at a maximum of 1066 MHz.) |
| Memory slots | 2 or 4 SODIMM |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Internal drive | SATA II (7200 rpm) From: 250 GB Up to: 640 GB SED SATA II (7200 rpm) Up to: 320 GB Solid State Drive From: 160 GB Up to: 256 GB |
| Optical drive | DVD-ROM; DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe; Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe; Blu-ray R/RE DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL (With the Upgrade Bay with Dual Hard Drive support, the optical drive can be replaced with an optional 500 GB 7200 rpm hard drive.) |
| Graphics | |
|---|---|
| Display | 15.6" diagonal LED-backlit HD anti-glare; 15.6" diagonal LED-backlit HD+ WVA anti-glare |
| Graphics | NVIDIA NVS 5100M graphics with 1 GB dedicated DDR3 memory |
| Expansion features | |
|---|---|
| Ports | 3 USB 2.0 2 USB 3.0 1 eSATA 1 external VGA monitor 1 DisplayPort 1 1394a 1 stereo microphone in 1 stereo headphone/line-out 1 AC power 1 RJ-11 1 RJ-45 1 docking connector 1 secondary battery connector |
| Slots | 1 Express Card/54 1 Smart Card Reader 1 Secure Digital |
| Audio | High definition audio; Integrated stereo speakers; Integrated dual-microphone array; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone/line in |
| Integrated camera | 2 MP webcam (select models) |
| Keyboard | Spill-resistant keyboard with numeric keypad and drain |
| Input devices | Enhanced dual pointing devices (touchpad and pointstick) with scroll zone |
| Communications | |
|---|---|
| Network interface | Integrated Intel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC) |
| Wireless | HP Mobile Broadband (powered by Gobi) with GPS Intel Centrino 802.11a/b/g/n HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Wireless Technology |
| Power and operating requirements | |
|---|---|
| Energy efficiency | ENERGY STAR® qualified configurations available |
| Power supply | 120W Smart AC adapter (Intel quad-core processor); 90W Smart AC adapter (Intel dual-core processor); HP Fast Charge |
| Battery type | 8-cell (73 WHr) Li-Ion HP Long Life 8-cell (68 WHr) Li-Ion |
| Battery life | 8-cell Primary (73 WHr): up to 5 hours and 30 minutes |
| Operating temperature range | 41 to 95° F (5 to 35° C) |
| Storage humidity range | 5 to 95% RH |
| Security management | |
|---|---|
| Security management | Standard: Integrated Smart Card Reader, HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP Spare Key (requires initial user setup), HP Disk Sanitizer, Enhanced Drive Lock, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Optional: LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTools, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Smart Kensington Lock, HP Privacy Filter, McAfee Security Solution |
| What's included | |
|---|---|
| Software installed | HP Recovery Manager (Windows 7 and Vista only), HP QuickLook 3, HP QuickWeb, HP Power Assistant, HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent, HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solutions, Microsoft Office 2010 preloaded (purchase of a Product Key required to activate a full Office 2010 suite) |
| Manageability features | HP 3D DriveGuard |
| Warranty | HP Services includes a three-year standard parts and labor warranty (depending on model), pick-up or carry-in, and toll-free 7 x 24 hardware technical phone support. On-site service and warranty upgrades are also available. |
source: http://h10010.www1.hp.com/
This review will be looking at the HP Elitebook 8540p Notebook , which has a 15.6-inch display and weighs in at about 6.5 pounds. With a business-rugged build and a $1299 starting price, it’s a prime competitor to Lenovo’s ThinkPad T series, especially the T510 (the 8540w would be the competitor to Lenovo’s ThinkPad W510). The HP Elitebook 8540p Notebook is largely unchanged from the previous 8530p, which was announced in August 2008, though the new models do get refreshed graphics and CPU options, as well as USB 3.0.
One of the perks of HP’s 15-inch EliteBooks is the use of USB 3.0. The computer has two SuperSpeed ports that can work with USB 3.0 external hard drives for serious transfer speeds. In addition to the USB 3.0 ports there is a smart card reader, optical drive, ethernet, modem, lock port, VGA, three USB 2.0 slots, DisplayPort, eSATA, Firewire, microphone, headphone, and a card reader. HP didn’t leave anything out of the mix with the HP Elitebook 8540p Notebook .
The most significant selling point with the EliteBooks is reliability. HP promises maximum damage resistance with these, backing up that claim with a full-metal body, the aluminum LCD lid, and a host of other protective features. With this generation they have also added in Mil Spec 810G testing, which ensures resistance against drops and the elements (dust, heat, cold, etc.). The HP Elitebook 8540p Notebook is not a fully ruggedized system, it’s still “business-rugged,” but the point is that it can take some punishment. Mission accomplished. The laptop feels like it can stop a bullet. It might not mean much to some people, but you can’t miss the feeling that this is a well-constructed piece of hardware. There is minimal flex to the system, regardless of how you handle it, and even hard usage (such as picked it up by the corner of the palmrest) is not a problem.
Not everyone will like the cursor controls as much as the ThinkPad (where the design was borrowed from) thanks to HP’s rubbery buttons and their mushy feel, but they get the job done. There is a third (middle) button on each navigation option, which might come in handy. I can’t tell you how many times I hit one of th middle buttons when going for the left button (it was a lot).
As for the speakers, they get surprising loud, so this ends up being a good computer for media playback, especially considering the multiple display output options. That said, it is a business notebook, so don’t expect too much from the speakers.
The Nvidia NVS 5100M graphics is a relatively weak solution aimed at business computers. It’s enough to handle demanding desktop work and even HD video (thanks to Nvidia’s PureVideoHD processor), but it’s not for gamers. It’s a good fit for the HP Elitebook 8540p Notebook , but it doesn’t offer the workstation-class power that you would find on the 8540w. Lenovo uses this option on their ThinkPad W510 as well, so it’s industry vetted. It’s CUDA compatible and seems to be EnergyStar compliant. Nvidia has a bit on information on it here.
Performance was, on the whole, very good. The HP Elitebook 8540p Notebook , even at this modest build, can function as a desktop replacement and mobile workhouse, though some upgrades could certainly help–obviously more than 2GB of RAM would make sense. For people that need maximum performance the 8540w would be the way to go (or the 8700 series for a 17-inch laptop) as the “w” models mean more power and higher-end graphics, but the “p” will be more than enough for most people. The Core i5 processor is a great addition to the computer and it tends to fly without killing the battery.
PCmark Vantage:
- Overall: 5862
- Memories Suite: 3739
- TV and Movies: 3770
- Gaming: 4630
- Music: 5967
- Communications: 4331
- Productivity: 4954
- HDD: 4109
- Overall: 2611
- GPU: 2141
- CPU: 7601
- Overall: 5.5
- Processor: 6.7
- Memory: 5.5
- Graphics: 6.4
- Gaming: 6.4
- Hard drive: 5.9
This system isn’t exactly setup for maximum battery life but at 15.6-inches and about 6.5 pounds it can be taken on the road without much difficulty. The battery life with WiFi on, the backlight at 50%, doing general desktop work was about 4.5 to 5 hours. HP’s Power Assistant software can help users get a better understand of what’s going on with their power consumption (such as cost of running the computer) but you can only do so much to extended battery life when running discrete graphics and the standard voltage Core i5 processor.
In summary, you can’t go wrong with the HP Elitebook 8540p Notebook (or the 8xx0 series for that matter). With this flagship business line HP has combined good looks, ruggedness, high performance, and tons of features into one extremely attractive package. The HP Elitebook 8540p Notebook has a reasonable starting price (for an enterprise notebook) and a lot of options to jack it up if you’d like (quad-core processors, 8GB RAM, SSDs, etc.), but even this base-level unit was impressive. The build quality is outstanding and the performance beats most of what we’ve seen in this size/price class (admittedly this is a new generation of components so this gives the HP Elitebook 8540p Notebook an edge, but it also makes it a good time to buy). There is little room for improvement, but it might be nice to see a 1920×1080 display option for people that need maximum resolution, but even that should probably be reserved for the “w” models.
source: http://www.geek.com/
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