HP Compaq Business Notebook 2510P - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Usability and build quality are both outstanding

Verdict: However, its basic mobility means frequent travellers may want to look elsewhere

Review summary: The HP Compaq 2510p is a laptop built to serve two purposes - easy portability and ability to perform general computing tasks.

Verdict: At around £1,500, this might seem expensive, but that's the premium you need to pay for the hard-to-achieve combination of compactness and high battery life. With time, as prices of solid state drives fall, we hope HP introduces this option here as ...

Pros: Bright 12.1-inch wide-screen LCD ; tiny and lightweight, but sturdy ; respectable base config costs only $1,499 ; lots of security options

Cons: Fixed configuration ; no 802.11n wireless, Webcam ; bulkier than similarly priced ultraportables ; bland looks

Verdict: With its sturdy build and ample security options, the HP Compaq 2510p is a solid, safe, and strait-laced ultraportable for business travelers.

Review summary: High battery life, very compact, but appeals to a small segment.

Verdict: The HP Compaq 2510p is a laptop built to serve two purposes - easy portability and ability to perform general computing tasks. The laptop executes these functions pretty well, but don't expect it to run resource hungry tasks of any sort. The model we ...

Review summary: ...overall it's a very impressive notebook that offers a powerful combination of technology and sophistication..

Pros: Very portable ; LED backlit display ; very little pre-installed software

Cons: Touch-sensitive controls are finicky ; 4200rpm HDD ; no 802.11n support