Laptop Review - HP ProBook 4510S

The HP ProBook 4510s is a laptop meant for thoseProtectTools security extras and for hard drive
owning small businesses. As part of the ProBookprotection, we have the HP 3D Drive Guard system.
series, the HP ProBook 4510s is targeting low-endFor processing, the Intel Core 2 Duo CPU is standard
buyers and to do that, it makes an attempt towhile the Intel Celeron Dual-Core is an option. With
combine the characteristics of consumer and businessregards to graphics power, the buyer can choose
laptops. HP markets it as an affordable set ofbetween a Mobile Intel GMA 4500MHD or an ATI
business notebooks, bearing the functionality everyMobility Radeon HD 4330.
professional requires and giving it a look that makes itBattery life is recorded to be more than 6 hours -
stand out from its rivals. The keyboard design isimpressive but we got a bit worried by the heat.
distinctive and buyers can choose between glossyCPU - Intel CoreTM2 Duo3 (up to 2.8 GHz, 6 MB L2
and merlot finishes.cache), Intel Celeron Dual-Core (up to 1.83 GHz, 1 MB
The HP ProBook 4510s is capable of replacing theL2cache), Intel Celeron (up to 2.20 GHz, 1 MB L2
business user's desktop at a price that works wellcache)
within a limited budget. Battery life is great and theRAM - 1GB up to 8GB
laptop has pre-installed security software, which isScreen Size - 15.6-inch diagonal LED-backlit display
effective in protecting your data.Operating System - From Windows Vista Home Basic
The HP ProBook 4510s is simple yet it exudes aup to Windows Vista Business
corporate aura. The plastic surface of the chassis isBattery Life - Up to 4 hours and 30 minutes
enticing to look at but it has a tendency to getGraphics - Mobile Intel GMA 4500MHD, ATI Mobility
plenty of smudges and fingerprints. Once you openRadeonTM HD 4330
the laptop, you'll appreciate its subtle color combo ofPros
satin and glossy finish.The HP ProBook 4510s is an ideal match for business
Did we mention that it was spill-resistant? Anotherusers who want an affordable laptop that still has the
good aspect of the keyboard is the presence offeatures that are involved in handling the business.
gaps, allowing ease in typing. A numeric pad doesWe admire the wide and clear screen as well as the
wonders to how a business user does computingcomfort we felt while using the keyboard. The
tasks. Most of its rivals didn't opt for a numeric padsecurity features bring great value to any
and that's too bad for them. It's a major gripe amongentrepreneur and since battery life is lengthy, it allows
typical business users. The touchpad's positionfor less anxiety when he or she is out and about.
towards the left side is also a plus.Cons
The matte finish is a good feature to have whenFingerprints and smudges are left on the surface and
you're in a group and you're showing your screen toon the lid frequently. A fingerprint reader would have
viewers who see it from various angles. These maybeen a great addition to enhancing security. Upgrading
be little things but they're definitely appreciated. Thethe base unit is difficult.
laptop has several business software such as the HP