HP Compaq 6530s Notebook PC

The Compaq 6530s is a line of 14" business-class notebooks from HP released in fall of 2008 and is based on Intel technology. For more information refer to the full HP Compaq 6x3x Series report.

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HP Compaq 6530s Notebook PC
MSRP $779.00
Release date August, 2008
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wide variety of relatively powerful components - good for custom tailoring a system to the needs of employees
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latest onboard graphics and wireless N capabilities
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It's weight, dimensions and battery life is OK.
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1GB of memory is too little
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Touchpad is very hard. It'll seem like it's not working and then suddenly work again.
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somewhat heavy at 5 pounds - not great for transportability or mobile computing
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if variety is too wide it may mislead consumers
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But unfortunately I was unable to find the AHCI driver for Windows XP anywhere in the net......It also generate comparatively hight heat.......!
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Features

  • Processor Options:  Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB), Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB), Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB), Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5870 (2.00 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB), Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5670 (1.80 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
  • Display:  14.1" LCD widescreen (1280x800 dpi), anti-glare or BrightView
  • RAM:  1-2 GB DDR2 (maximum 8 GB)
  • Graphics Adapter:  Intel GMA 4500HD, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3430
  • Webcam optional
  • Networking:  802.11a/b/g/n with Bluetooth support optional
  • Optical Drive:  DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW, LightScribe DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer support, Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive
  • Connectivity:  4 USB ports, 1 RJ-11,  1 LAN, 1 VGA output
  • OS:  Windows Vista Home Basic , Vista Business (32-bit), Vista Ultimate (64-bit), Windows XP
  • Battery:  6-cell LiOn
  • Weight:  5 lbs

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HP Compaq 6530s Notebook PC

• HP Compaq Business Notebook 6530b - Celeron Dual Core T1600 / 1.66 GHz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 160 GB - DVD?RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM - GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) - TPM - Vista Business / XP Pro downgrade - 14.1" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - camera - Smart Buy - Microsoft Office Ready

UPC: 884420682875

EAN: 0884420682875

MPN: KS139UT#ABA

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Comments

1.  avatar rgadhvi said:

its..O.K. but comparing to celeron toshiba.. with 256 mb ram... the performance as per my test done.. both are same (????!!!!!) but.. the background process may be faster as it is cor 2 duo... .....I don't know about corel, photoshop ...on this machine...HP6530s.
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tanjim11

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April 26, 2009
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Pros

  • wide variety of relatively powerful components - good for custom tailoring a system to the needs of employees
  • latest onboard graphics and wireless N capabilities
  • It's weight, dimensions and battery life is OK.

Cons

  • 1GB of memory is too little
  • Touchpad is very hard. It'll seem like it's not working and then suddenly work again.
  • see me full data of this laptop

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Yale

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November 18, 2008
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Pros

  • wide variety of relatively powerful components - good for custom tailoring a system to the needs of employees
  • latest onboard graphics and wireless N capabilities

Cons

  • 1GB of memory is too little
  • somewhat heavy at 5 pounds - not great for transportability or mobile computing
  • if variety is too wide it may mislead consumers

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ajith

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January 22, 2009
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Pros

  • It's weight, dimensions and battery life is OK.

Cons

  • But unfortunately I was unable to find the AHCI driver for Windows XP anywhere in the net......It also generate comparatively hight heat.......!

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arnab banik

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April 26, 2009
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rgadhvi

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December 18, 2008
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Pros

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Cons

  • Touchpad is very hard. It'll seem like it's not working and then suddenly work again.

Comments

"its..O.K. but comparing to celeron toshiba.. with 256 mb ram... the performance as per my test done.. both are same (????!!!!!) but.. the background process may be faster as it is cor 2 duo... .....I don't know about corel, photoshop ...on this machine...HP6530s."
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