HP ProBook 4530s: a stylish device for business

HP decided to change the design of its devices. In addition, a slightly more recent "iron" used in laptops, clearly encouraging effect on buyers. Nevertheless, the notebook HP ProBook 4530s also has a good price tag, despite the positioning of the device as an entry-level device. Whatever it was, the admirers of the company always know that the novelties are perfect externally, and in terms of productivity they are quite consistent with how much you give for them.

This laptop has as many as 4 modifications. Let's start with the processor. Before us - the younger version of Intel Core i3-2310M, in addition to this you can get 4 GB of RAM, as well as a decent graphics integrated format from Intel HD 3000. If the buyer spends more money, it gets a better processor, display, advanced drive, well And a 3G module to the same. It is worth noting that the name does not use the letter "s" for nothing. No, this is not a sign of speedy work, the whole point is that the platform in fact does not provide for long work, so a guarantee per year can be quite an objective opinion about the life of the laptop as a whole. And all this at a price at the time of release from 800 euros.

Main features of the case

As mentioned above, HP revised the design of devices, because HP ProBook 4530s now has on the body of the surface, made of aluminum. Finished the picture with small inclusions of lacquer for the best perception. A very nice feature is that such a surface, at least in this case, does not collect prints. Yes, and the lining of the keyboard is also executed in matte color, because it is difficult to stain the novelty. Given that business notebooks are usually made entirely of good metals, this entry-level representative is more of a plastic. Nevertheless, this fact did not allow the company to be blundered in terms of quality, because all parts can withstand quite a lot of pressure. None of the elements are not lyuftit, and there are no elementary squeaks. The next positive moment was the hatch under the battery: removing it, it is very convenient to service the device.

Connectors and other communications

No one will be surprised to see USB 2.0 or HDMI output, but some bonus, which is the third edition of USB, and also ExpressCard34 - is already great. The only bug that develops the feeling of discomfort from using the HP ProBook 4530s is the placement of all these ports close to the front edge of the laptop. In the end, if you are a fan of connecting the mass of devices at once, there will be practically no seats on the sides, which is inconvenient. In addition to all of the above, you can communicate with smartphones using the third version of Bluetooth, as well as Wi-Fi, because without it it would not even be a business laptop. For other ways to connect to the network, you can use 3G UMTS.

Package and warranty

Despite the price of the HP ProBook 4530s, besides the leaflets, warranty coupon, adapter and battery in the box, you will not see anything anymore. Such Spartan kits, it is quite possible, can be explained by the desire of the manufacturer not to raise the price even more. The main input elements are the keyboard, as well as the touchpad. The input device here has a small stroke, in general there will be no unnecessary sounds. Although the click itself is a bit stiff, but it does not really matter.

The touchpad "grew up", got the support of gestures, although it lost the scrollbar. Before us - a good screen with a standard size of 15.6 inches. Its resolution reaches 1,366x768, although there is a modification in 1600x900 pixels. On it there is a camera in 2 Мрх, and she writes in HD-quality. So that you do not miss the moment when it works, next to it there is a diode. In addition, for the camera there are also settings, which is very convenient.

Returning to the display, we emphasize that it is illuminated by LED-diodes. Estimating its overall quality, we note that the contrast is 176: 1. But he also has disadvantages. At an angle of 130 degrees, the contrast begins to go away, and in terms of color rendering, it will not give you the opportunity to fully work with graphics.

HP ProBook 4530s: performance specifications

As mentioned earlier, the Intel Core i3-2310M processor is installed here. You can take modifications from i5 or i7. Distinctions of the younger processor is that there is no Turbo Boost function and some technologies for improving the quality of graphics in general. Next, note 4 GB of RAM, although you can even make 8 GB. The hard disk has 320 GB of space. In performance tests, this processor, of course, is inferior to its counterparts, but in the same CB, it scored 7423 points.

As for the video card, its power is comparable with the GeForce GT 310M. Minus the cooling system of this laptop is that the fan here always works. At 34.9 dB (A), it will not work quietly in silence. Well, if you load the system, the noise will rise to 41 dB (A). According to the temperature during normal operation, one thing can be said: it is imperceptible.

Concerning the sound from the speakers, it's hard to say anything. It is too standard, with good high frequencies, but no more. The autonomy of the HP ProBook 4530s is also excellent. With an average load, you can reach up to 5 hours of work. And if you buy a more powerful package, then the time almost doubles.

Results and conclusions

In general, the laptop is good, no matter what competitors they try on. Both performance and autonomy are excellent. For any work in the office, it will come down, and in terms of multimedia does not blunder. Of course, without minuses in the form of a noisy cooling system and not the best screen was not done. Nevertheless, given the positioning of the device, this is an excellent purchase. So we figured out the features of the HP ProBook 4530s, the technical specifications were reviewed in detail.