Intro:
This configuration of the HP 530 is a 6-pound, general-purpose notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $575.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Noteworthy Features:
Comes with Microsoft Windows Vista business and Microsoft Windows Vista OS, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with a comparable set of OS is $1,390.
Weaker Features:
The HP 530 comes with basic word processing software -- serious business or academic document authors may want to upgrade to a full-fledged office suite.Shared video memory has an adverse effect on system performance which may be okay for users with more modest graphics needs.Users with more demanding needs should look to a graphics solution that brings its own muscle.
Suitability:
A consumer level notebook, suited for general mobile computing.Preserve embarassing home movie memories for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this laptop's DVD burner.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.
Value:
In view of its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.Generally, it should be considered by serious bargain hunters.
Suggestions:
(1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) For help in deciding if this is the right notebook for you, see CNET's buying guide for notebooks.
7 out of 10 - Very good Lightweight (for it's screensize) laptop primarily for business use
I'm a Mac user who recently got laid off from one job and then hired for another job that ...
I'm a Mac user who recently got laid off from one job and then hired for another job that required a PC laptop for daily business use, so I reluctantly went shopping for a bare bones business PC. WOW! I had no idea what kind of power, speed and flexability was available for $700.00 these days! Super intuative software and ease of use. Vista is a lot better than it has been depicted to be through the press and my fellow Mac users. I find this HP to be built as well as any computer I've owned and they (HP) paid a lot more attention to detail than I paid for this PC!
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by chasbot (see profile) -
May 6, 2008
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
7 out of 10 - Very good Plenty of bang for the buck
I got this laptop cause my old one died and this was about the same price. The transfer wizard is ...
I got this laptop cause my old one died and this was about the same price. The transfer wizard is a breeze to use, as is all of the other wizards. Vista is almost idiot proof, but if you are a pro at XP you are going to have a little trouble getting used to the layout inside Vista. The battery seems to last forever, I can get 2 and a half to three movies before it dies. The screen is nice and clear, but the graphics card can't quite handle some of the newer high end games on the market. If you want a laptop to browse the net, do work and take on trips this one will work nicely for you.
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by photomanpro (see profile) -
February 26, 2008
125 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 200 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
Vibration Tolerance
0.75 g @ RMS (random) (operating) / 1.5 g @ RMS (random) (non-operating)
Storage Controller
Storage controller type
Serial ATA
Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface
Serial ATA-150
Storage
Hard Drive
120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Hard drive type
Portable
Optical Storage
Type
DVD?RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM
CD / DVD read speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD write speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
CD / DVD rewrite speed
10x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Display
Display Type
15.4 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution
1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display
Yes
Features
BrightView
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor
Intel GMA 950
Video Memory
Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Max Allocated RAM Size
224 MB
Audio
Audio output type
Sound card
Audio codec
CX20549
Audio output compliant standards
Sound Blaster Pro
Input Device(s)
Input device type
Keyboard,
Touchpad
Telecom
Modem
Fax / modem
Max transfer rate
56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications
ITU V.22,
ITU V.23,
ITU V.92,
ITU V.8bis,
ITU V.32,
ITU V.80,
ITU V.22bis,
ITU V.29,
ITU V.17,
Bell 103J,
ITU V.34,
ITU T.30,
Bell 212A,
ITU V.32bis,
ITU V.21
Networking
Networking
Network adapter
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Wireless NIC
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Data link protocol
IEEE 802.11a,
Ethernet,
Fast Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g
Networking standards
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II,
2 Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
Interfaces
2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A,
1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45,
1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15),
1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards
FCC,
UL,
CE,
SABS,
GOST,
CCC
Power
Power device form factor
External
Battery
Technology
4-cell Lithium ion
Installed Qty
1
Battery capacity
32 Wh
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows Vista,
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Software
Norton Internet Security 2007 (60 days subscription),
Adobe Acrobat Reader,
Synaptics Touchpad Driver,
InterVideo WinDVD,
HP Help and Support,
HP Backup and Recovery Manager,
Roxio Easy Media Creator 9
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008)
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