The
HP Compaq 6530b is a solid, standard-issue all-purpose laptop that houses a thoughtfully arranged software bundle that will quickly help you get down to business.
The
HP Compaq 6530b HP Compaq 480459-002 DVD Drive makes a pretty strong case for itself as a useful business box. The laptop has some speed where it counts, and doesn't cost an exorbitant amount of money. Its display is still a bit of a downer, but we suppose something was going to get short shrift to keep the price low.
Between its durability and incredibly robust software applications, HP's 6530b makes a pretty strong case for itself as a useful business box. The laptop has some speed where it counts, and doesn't cost an exorbitant amount of money. Its
HP-Compaq 480461-001 BD-ROM Drive display is still a bit of a downer, but I suppose something was going to get short shrift to keep the price low. If you're on the hunt for a business laptop, you might want to check out Lenovo's SL400, a fairly evenly matched (though slightly more expensive) machine.
The
6530b earned a mark of 81 -- not too shabby, and close to the Lenovo ThinkPad SL400's score of 84. (The SL400 costs about $100 more.) In battery life, too, the 6530b
HP-Compaq 486262-001 DVD Drive is no slouch, lasting for about 4 hours, 22 minutes in our tests. That result fell shy of the SL400's running time of 5 hours, 8 minutes, but the great thing is that this
HP-Compaq 488747-001 DVDRW Drive laptop is a lot lighter: The 6530b weighs 5.3 pounds, while the beefy SL400 is 6.1 pounds.
Withe the HP Compaq 6530b will you be able to view your pictures and watch the occasional DVD on your next flight? Yes, but the video won't pop as much as it might on a glossy panel. That's the trade-off you make with any matte screen: the colours are less vivid, but the screen is viewable in any lighting condition. This particular panel, however, is a touch dim even when compared with similar matte screens.
HP Compaq 6530B Specification:
General
Recommended Use Small business, corporate business
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna
Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader
Width 13.2 in
Depth 9.6 in
Height 1.3 in
Weight 5.3 lbs
Localization English / United States
System Type Notebook
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Professional / XP Professional downgrade
Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty
Processor
64-bit Computing Yes
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz
Chipset Type Mobile Intel GE45 Express
Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
Data Bus Speed 1066 MHz
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Installed Size 3 MB
RAM
Installed Size 2 GB / 8 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
Form Factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Configuration Features 1 x 2 GB
Storage Controller
Type Serial ATA
Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300
Storage
Hard Drive 250 GB HDD / 7200 rpm
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - fixed
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Rewrite Speed 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
Interface Serial ATA-300
Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage
Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - integrated
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
Rewrite Speed 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5100
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays 1 x Upgrade Bay
HP-Compaq 491270-001 DVDRW Drive
Expansion Slot(s) 2 (total) / 1 (free) x memory - SO DIMM 200-pin ¦ 1 (total) / 1 (free) x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ¦ 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ¦ 1 x display / video - S-video output ¦ 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ¦ 1 x docking / port replicator ¦ 1 x battery ¦ 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), system password, power-on password, memory change alert, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP Enhanced DriveLock, HP 3D DriveGuard, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, MIC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES
Localization English / United States
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader
Manufacturer Selling Program HP Smart Buy
Power
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Device External
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Microsoft Office Preloaded Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.
Software InterVideo WinDVD, HP Quick Launch Button Software, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Client Manager Software (free download), HP Wireless Assistant, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, HP Universal Print Driver, HP Help and Support Center, HP QuickLook 2, McAfee Total Protection for Small Business (60 days trial), Roxio Creator Business Edition, PDF Complete Special Edition, HP SoftPaq Download Manager
Environmental Standards
HP-Compaq 517850-001 DVDRW Drive
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labor - 1 year
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - parts and labor - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
Shock Tolerance 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)
Modem
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.21, Bell 212A, ITU V.22, ITU V.22bis, ITU V.29, ITU V.32, ITU V.32bis, ITU V.34, ITU V.17, ITU V.23, ITU V.27ter, ITU V.8bis, Bell 103J, ITU V.92, ITU T.30, ITU T.4, ITU V.250, ITU V.251, ITU V.80
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
Fax Compatibility G3
Dimensions & Weight
Width 13.2 in
Depth 9.6 in
Height 1.3 in
Weight 5.3 lbs
HP-Compaq 538406-001 DVDRW Drive
Software
Software Included InterVideo WinDVD, HP Quick Launch Button Software, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Client Manager Software (free download), HP Wireless Assistant, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, HP Universal Print Driver, HP Help and Support Center, HP QuickLook 2, McAfee Total Protection for Small Business (60 days trial), Roxio Creator Business Edition, PDF Complete Special Edition, HP SoftPaq Download Manager
Microsoft Office Preloaded Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.
Connections & Expansion
Expansion Bays 1 x Upgrade Bay
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Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 ( 1 free )
Interfaces VGA ¦ FireWire ¦ Microphone input ¦ Headphone output ¦ LAN ¦ TV-out ¦ 4 x USB 2.0 ¦ Dock ¦ Battery ¦ Modem
Memory Card Reader Yes ( SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, MMCplus, SDHC Memory Card )
Telecom
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.21, Bell 212A, ITU V.22, ITU V.22bis, ITU V.29, ITU V.32, ITU V.32bis, ITU V.34, ITU V.17, ITU V.23, ITU V.27ter, ITU V.8bis, Bell 103J, ITU V.92, ITU T.30, ITU T.4, ITU V.250, ITU V.251, ITU V.80
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
Modem Fax / modem - MDC
Memory
RAM 2 GB ( 1 x 2 GB )
Max RAM Supported 8 GB
Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Speed 800 MHz
Form Factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 1
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor Intel GMA 4500MHD
Sound Stereo speakers , microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Codec AD1981HD
Card Reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, MMCplus, SDHC Memory Card
Type Card reader
Display
Type 14.1"
Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Yes
Features BrightView
Display Type 14.1" TFT
Widescreen Display Yes
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Processor / Chipset
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz
Cache L2 - 3 MB
Front Side Bus 1066 MHz
Chipset Mobile Intel GE45 Express
Number of Cores Dual-Core
64-bit Computing Yes
Battery
Technology 6-cell lithium ion
Capacity 55 Wh
Run Time Up to 6.25 hours
Installed Qty 1
Max Supported Qty 2
Run Time (Up To) 6.25 hour(s)
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Input
Type Keyboard, touchpad
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Communications
Wireless Controller Intel WiFi Link 5100
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft)
AC Adapter
Input AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Audio
Audio Output Sound card
Audio Codec AD1981HD
Audio Input Microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
Input Device(s)
Type Keyboard, touchpad
HP-Compaq 538442-001 DVDRW Drive
BD-ROM Blu-Ray Combo Drive for HP 491273-001