HP ProBook 4520s
March, 2010
$719.00
The ProBook 4520s is a 15.6" mid-priced notebook laptop from HP, designed for business purposes. There are three models with the 4520s, the WH290UT ($879.00), the WH289UT ($799.. read more
The ProBook 4520s is a 15.6" mid-priced notebook laptop from HP, designed for business purposes. There are three models with the 4520s, the WH290UT ($879.00), the WH289UT ($799.00), and the WH288UT ($719.00). The three models differ in operating system, processor, memory and power, but they have most of the same features. For example, security is an emphasized feature of the ProBook line, and accordingly, all of the 4520s have HP's ProtectTools with face recognition for logging in and internet use. There is also the additional option of a fingerprint verification system. The graphics on the 4520 are ATI's Mobility Radeon HD 4350, a step up from cheaper models in the ProBook line. At 5.27 lbs, the 4520s is not quite as lightweight as the other notebooks in the ProBook line.
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Features
- 3MB L3 cache
- 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
- Colors: Caviar, Bordeaux
- Aluminum-brushed finish
- 7200 SATA II internal drive
- DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe optical drive
- Atheros 802.11 b/g/n wireless
- Bluetooth 2.1
- 6-cell Li-Ion battery (47hr)
- 15.6" HD display
- Weight: 5.27 lbs
- Upgradeable to 8GB of memory (at a maximum of 1066MHz)
- Intel HD graphics
- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4350 graphics
- 3 USB 2.0 port
- 1 external VGA monitor port
- 1 HDMI port
- 1 stereo microphone in
- 1 stereo headphone/line-out
- 1 AC power port
- 1 RJ-45 port
- Optional RJ-11 port
- 1 eSATA/USB 2.0 Combo port
- Express Card/34 slot
- Memory card reader slot
- Optional 2 megapixel webcam
- Spill-resistant keyboard w/ drains
- 10/100/1000 Realtek Ethernet
- 65-watt SMART AC adapter
- 6-cell (47hr) or 9-cell (93hr) Li-Ion battery
- Optional fingerprint sensor
- Face recognition
- ProtectTools
Models
- WH290UT - Windows XP Professional, Intel Core i5-430M 2.26 GHz processor, 4GB memory, 500GB internal drive
- WH289UT - Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32, Intel Core i5-430M 2.26 GHz processor, 4GB memory, 320GB internal drive
- WH288UT - Windows XP Professional, Intel Core i3-350M 2.13 GHz processor, 2GB memory, 320GB internal drive
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HP ProBook 4520s | Intel Core i3-350M - 2GB RAM - 320GB HDD
• 4520S I3-350M 15.6 320/2GB Pc
• HP Smart Buy ProBook 4520s Core i3-350M 2.26GHz/2GB/320GB/DVD SMLS/bgn/GNIC/BT/WC/15.6" HD/W7P-XPP
UPC: 885631073179
EAN: 885631073179
MPN: WH288UT#ABA
HP ProBook 4520s
• "HP ProBook 4520s - Core i5 430M 2.26 GHz - 15.6"" TFT"
• HP Smart Buy ProBook 4520s Core i5-430M 2.26GHz/4GB/320GB/DVD SMLS/bgn/GNIC/BT/WC/6C/15.6" HD/W7P
UPC: 885631073223
EAN: 885631073223
MPN: WH289UT#ABA
HP ProBook 4520s | Intel Core i5-430M - 4GB RAM - 500GB HDD
• 4520S I5-430M 15.6 500/4GB Pc
• HP Smart Buy ProBook 4520s Core i5-430M 2.26GHz/4GB/500GB/DVD SMLS/bgn/BT/WC/6C/15.6" HD/W7P-XPP
UPC: 885631073230
EAN: 885631073230
MPN: WH290UT#ABA
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Lenovo ThinkPad L512
May, 2010
$599.00
Pros
- affordable price point
- eco-friendly - up to 30% of the body is made from reused consumer materials
- durable build quality up to the standard of any other in the ThinkPad line
Cons
- quite bulky and heavy compared to the T series
- 16:9 display aspect ratio - a very poor choice for business productivity over 16:10 with more vertical resolution, cheaper for Lenovo to purchase from LCD display manufacturers
- not as solid or powerful as the higher ThinkPad lines
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Samsung P530
May, 2010
$849.00
The Samsung P530 replaces the P510 as Samsung's budget business notebook. Traditionally Samsung's P series uses a similar chassis to their R series (consumer) counterparts. The P530 does not deviate from that trend, it's dimensions and weight are identical to the R530, instead of the silver plastic body, the P530 boast a more durable...
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HP ProBook 4525s
May, 2010
The HP ProBook 4525s is the 15.6'' AMD based notebook in the Probook S-series. It is available with AMD mobile quad, triple, and dual core processors along with ATI integrated (HD4250) and dedicated (HD530v) graphics card options. In terms of weight and dimensions, the 4525s is identical to the 4520s; the ports and features offered...
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Yale
July 2, 2010
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Pros
- stays cool and quiet
- good all around business machine - quality components and build for an affordable price
- beautiful aluminum body - a step up from the previous generation 4510s' plastic enclosure
- bumps up the last generation 4510s line from Core 2 Duos to newer Core i3 and i5 processors
- nice business class chiclet style keyboard, good layout
- great overall build quailty
- keyboard includes full number pad
- large multi-touch touchpad
- HDMI output
- eSATA / USB 2.0 combo port, 3 additional USB 2.0 ports
Cons
- lack of upgrade access - bottom is one solid aluminum piece with no access hatches
- no TrackPoint (nub / nipple mouse emulation)
- features a 16:9 display - lacks the additional vertical resolution of a 16:10 display, poor for internet browsing and productivity applications, not suitable on a business laptop
- crappy touchpad presents more issues than it's worth
- poorer battery life than the previous generation offering (4:18 vs 5:10)
- heavy, large and poor battery life - not ideal for use on the go
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