Compare Prices : HP Compaq Elitebook 2530p - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Pricey but worth it, the HP EliteBook 2530P lives up to its name, offering extras not ordinarily found on an ultraportable laptop.

Pros: Great, big battery with an external gauge ; Dual pointing devices

Cons: Stubborn volume controls

Verdict: But, really, the lack of an easy way to control volume is not much of a drawback on an ultraportable. In all other ways the EliteBook lives up to its name. If you have the money, it has all the panache you could want in a light, fast, and easy-to-use ...

Review summary: Built for road warriors, this 12-inch ultraportable offers a durable design and well over 6 hours of battery life.

Pros: Elegant business-rugged design, Strong overall performance, Comfortable keyboard, Helpful security software, Long battery life

Cons: Small touchpad buttons, Only two USB ports, Sluggish mobile broadband

Verdict: The 2-megapixel webcam captured sharp, well-lit still photos. Our VGA video showed delays, even when we captured video, which doesn't involve a (potentially slow) Internet connection. When we made a Skype call, our friend noticed some latency around ...

Review summary: Pricey but worth it, the HP EliteBook 2530P lives up to its name, offering extras not ordinarily found on an ultraportable laptop.

Verdict: (which earned a 96)