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HP EliteBook 2540p

HP EliteBook 2540p
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alaScore 84

88 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 88 reviews of HP EliteBook 2540p. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the durability and usability are overall positive. The portability and price also get good feedback, but the sound and energy efficiency get critical reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP EliteBook 2540p is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for HP EliteBook 2540p

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of HP EliteBook 2540p from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. There are some negative opinions about the price.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Tommy Melville (techradar.com)

HP EliteBook 2540p review

 

A laptop with serious processing power and excellent portability

Great office performance ; Battery life ; Solid build quality ; Usability ; Features

Graphics performance ; Screen colour

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras, PCWorld.idg.com.au (techadvisor.co.uk)

HP EliteBook 2540p review

 

It has a fast yet power-efficient Core i7 CPU under the hood, as well as plenty of RAM and disk space. However, it's the exterior of the HP EliteBook 2540p laptop that immediately impresses everyone who holds it.

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...

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Tom Morgan (itpro.co.uk)

HP EliteBook 2540p review

 

HP's EliteBook 2540p ultraportable laptop has long battery life and lots of security features, but are these enough to justify its high price and last-generation processor? Tom Morgan finds out in our review.

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...

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

HP EliteBook 2540p business notebook

 

HP's EliteBook 2540p is small, strong, fast and expensive!

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...

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Zack Stern (pcworld.com)

HP EliteBook 2540p

 

A new HP laptop, the EliteBook 2540p assembles zippy components and versatile ports in a nimble case. Though HP's omission of a graphical processor slows the machine down for games and 3D software, this model possesses ample power for nearly any...

Zippy processor can handle any office task ; Small but still fits full keys and big features

Screen colors and contrast look muted ; Weak gaming and 3D software performance

Small enough to travel anywhere, the EliteBook 2540p breezes through business tasks.

May, 2010
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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

HP EliteBook 2540p

 

HP's smallest business ultraportable, the HP EliteBook 2540p, is as sturdy and feature-rich as some of the bigger EliteBooks.

Ruggedized for business travel. Optical drive included. DisplayPort. Firewire. Excellent battery life. Multiple configuration options. 9-cell battery available. Soft keyboard for sensitive fingers.

Pointing stick is unpleasant to use. Twelve-inch screen has a small workspace.

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Mar, 2010
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Expert review by (notebookcheck.net)

Review HP EliteBook 2540p Subnotebook

 

Uncompromising. A very powerful subnotebook with long battery life? HP has crammed the most it possibly could into this 12.1-inch machine. This smallest of the EliteBooks has a Core i7, along with wireless technology from WLAN to GPS and ports from...

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,...

Poor screen contrast, Slow, small hard drive, Only 2 GB of RAM

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (pcworld.idg.com.au)

HP EliteBook 2540p notebook

 

HP's EliteBook 2540p is small, strong, fast and expensive!

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...

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Kevin O'Brien (NotebookReview.com)

HP 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 drive with select configurations, and a plethora of storage options. In our...

Great build quality ; Good looks ; Excellent keyboard

Very costly to customize ; Slow 1.8-inch hard drive ; One of the best 12-inch business notebooks on the market, but expensive to customize.

One of the best 12-inch business notebooks on the market, but expensive to customize.

Apr, 2010
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Expert review by : Katherine Stevenson (maximumpc.com)

HP EliteBook 2540p Review

 

In last year's ultraportable notebook roundup (August 2009), HP's EliteBook 2530p put in a strong showing, wowing us with its good looks, sturdy construction, and strong performance. Its successor, the EliteBook 2540p, is strikingly similar in many...

Solid build; strong performance; generous feature set

There are lighter, slimmer, and sexier ultraportables out there; we’d like more storage

Should you want to add or swap out hardware, the 2540p offers easy access on its underside to one of the notebook’s two DIMMs, the hard drive bay, and an ExpressCard slot should you decide to add a broadband modem. Road warriors could scarcely do...

Sep, 2010
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