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HP EliteBook 2540p - 12.1" - Core i5 540M - Windows 7 Pro - 2 GB RAM - 250 GB HDD

Product code:
P122723P | WK301EA#ABU
  • Processor - Intel Core i5 540M / 2.53 GHz ( 3.06 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache
  • Operating System - Windows 7 Pro
  • Memory - 2 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz
  • Hard Drive - 250 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
  • Battery - 6-cell - up to 7.5 hour(s)
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HP EliteBook 2540p - 12.1" - Core i5 540M - Windows 7 Pro - 2 GB RAM - 250 GB HDD

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Compatability Stay connected and productive on the go-without getting weighed down. The durable HP EliteBook 2540p is HP's smallest and lightest EliteBook, designed for maximum portability and uncompromised performance.

HP EliteBook 2540p - Core i5 540M / 2.53 GHz - Windows 7 Pro - 2 GB RAM - 250 GB HDD - 12.1" 1280 x 800 - Intel HD Graphics

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Specifications

Basic Specifications

Manufacturer's Part Number
WK301EA#ABU
EAN
0885631255698
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.
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics
Power
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Recommended Use
Small business, corporate business
Built-in Devices
Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
Memory
2 GB DDR3
Platform Technology
Intel vPro Technology
Run Time (Up To)
7.5 hour(s)
Notebook Camera
Integrated - 2 Megapixel
Wireless NIC
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200
Manufacturer Warranty
3 years warranty
Display
12.1" LED backlight 1280 x 800 / WXGA
System Type
Notebook
Operating System
Windows 7 Pro
Telecom
Fax / modem - MDC - 56 Kbps
Networking
802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR , Gigabit Ethernet , fax / modem
Dockable
Yes
RAM
2 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz
Hard Drive
250 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
Security
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader, SmartCard reader
Card Reader
Yes
Environmental Standards
ENERGY STAR Qualified , EPEAT Gold
Processor
Intel Core i5 540M / 2.53 GHz ( 3.066 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache
Graphics Controller
Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Dimensions (WxDxH)
28.2 cm x 21.3 cm x 2.8 cm
Localisation
English / United Kingdom
Embedded Security
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader, SmartCard reader
Cache Memory
3 MB - L3 Cache
Input Device
Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Weight
1.5 kg
Audio Output
Sound card
Product Description
HP EliteBook 2540p - 12.1" - Core i5 540M - Windows 7 Pro - 2 GB RAM - 250 GB HDD
Battery
6-cell - up to 7.5 hours
Storage
250 GB HDD / 7200 rpm

Environmental Standards

EPEAT Compliant
EPEAT Gold
ENERGY STAR Qualified
Yes

Video

Graphics Processor
Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0

Connections & Expansion

Slots
1 x ExpressCard/34 ( 1 free )
Interfaces
3 x USB 2.0 ¦ VGA ¦ DisplayPort ¦ Headphone/microphone combo jack ¦ FireWire ¦ Modem ¦ LAN ¦ Dock
Memory Card Reader
Yes ( SD Card, MultiMediaCard )

AC Adapter

Input
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Networking

Networking
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Wireless NIC
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Bluetooth Class
Class 2
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP
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, Bluetooth 2.1

Cache Memory

Type
L3 Cache
Installed Size
3 MB

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slot(s)
2 memory - SO DIMM 204-pin ¦ 1 (total) / 1 (free) x ExpressCard/34 ¦ 1 (total) / 1 (free) x Smart Card
Interfaces
3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A ¦ 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x display / video - DisplayPort - 20 pin DisplayPort ¦ 1 x audio - headphones/microphone - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ¦ 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11 ¦ 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ¦ 1 x docking / port replicator

Input

Type
Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick

RAM

Installed Size
2 GB / 8 GB (max)
Technology
DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz
Form Factor
SO DIMM 204-pin

Memory

RAM
2 GB
Max RAM Supported
8 GB
Technology
DDR3 SDRAM
Speed
1333 MHz
Form Factor
SO DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty
2

Audio & Video

Graphics Processor
Intel HD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology
Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Camera
Integrated webcam
Resolution
2 Megapixel
Sound
Stereo speakers , microphone
Codec
IDT 92HD75B
Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio

Storage

Main Storage
250 GB HDD / 7200 rpm
Interface
Serial ATA-300

Card Reader

Type
Card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard

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
Fax Compatibility
G3
Max Transfer Rate
56 Kbps

Processor

Processor
Intel Core i5 540M / 2.53 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
3.06 GHz
Multi-Core Technology
Dual-Core
64-bit Computing
Yes
Features
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Chipset Type
Mobile Intel QM57 Express

Audio

Audio Output
Sound card
Audio Codec
IDT 92HD75B
Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio
Audio Input
Microphone

Power

Power Device
External
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
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)

Notebook Camera

Camera Type
Integrated
Sensor Resolution
2 Megapixel

Telecom

Modem
Fax / modem - MDC
Max Transfer Rate
56 Kbps
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
Fax Compatibility
G3

General

System Type
Notebook
Recommended Use
Small business, corporate business
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional

Battery

Technology
6-cell Lithium Ion
Capacity
62 Wh
Run Time
Up to 7.5 hours

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
HP Quick Launch Button Software, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Client Manager Software (free download), HP Wireless Assistant, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, HP QuickLook 3, Business Card Reader, McAfee Total Protection for Small Business(60 days trial), HP Webcam Software, PDF Complete Special Edition, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Recovery Manager, HP SkyRoom (Trial), HP Support Assistant, HP QuickWeb, HP Power Assistant, HP Connection Manager 3.1, HP DayStarter, WinZip 12 (Trial)

Communications

Wireless
802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Bluetooth Class
Class 2
Wireless Controller
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200
Network Interface
Gigabit Ethernet
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP
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

Software

Software Included
HP Quick Launch Button Software, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Client Manager Software (free download), HP Wireless Assistant, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, HP QuickLook 3, Business Card Reader, McAfee Total Protection for Small Business(60 days trial), HP Webcam Software, PDF Complete Special Edition, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Recovery Manager, HP SkyRoom (Trial), HP Support Assistant, HP QuickWeb, HP Power Assistant, HP Connection Manager 3.1, HP DayStarter, WinZip 12 (Trial)
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.

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
3 years warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 3 years

Storage Controller

Type
Serial ATA
Serial ATA Interface
Serial ATA-300

Dimensions & Weight

Width
28.2 cm
Depth
21.3 cm
Height
2.8 cm
Weight
1.5 kg

Input Device(s)

Type
Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick

Processor / Chipset

CPU
Intel Core i5 540M / 2.53 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
3.066 GHz
Number of Cores
Dual-Core
Cache
L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing
Yes
Chipset
Mobile Intel QM57 Express
Platform Technology
Intel vPro Technology
Features
Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Display

Type
12.1"
LCD Backlight Technology
LED backlight
Resolution
1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen
Yes
Features
Ambient light sensor, anti-glare

Miscellaneous

Dockable
Yes
Security
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader, SmartCard reader
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, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, HP Night Light, One-Step Logon
Compliant Standards
CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, MIC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES
Localization
English / United Kingdom
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Cost:

Standard delivery is free on small items over £40 ex VAT. Large items (large kitchen appliances and some TVs over 40") do not qualify for standard delivery. There are a variety of free and chargeable delivery options for these items detailed during the checkout process.

How long does delivery take?

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Installation and recycling information

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  • For recycling, please disconnect your old appliance before our team arrives (unless you've also purchased an installation)
  • For installations, our expert team will disconnect your old appliance, install your new item and connect it to existing services within one meter. Magic.

Please note: We can only install items on domestic premises, as our installers aren't authorised to install any items commercially

Price Match

We'll match against any other UK retailer store or website price including offer-code discounts.

How to request a business price match
We promise to match the competitor’s price available when you contact us. To request a price match for:

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Information you’ll need
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We’ll even price match 7 days after your purchase!
Here’s how to get a price match if you’ve already bought:
If you see the same item cheaper elsewhere, within 7 days of buying from us we’ll refund you the difference.
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Price Promise terms & conditions
We'll match against any other UK retailer store or website price including offer-code discounts. We’ll match the prices of any products (not delivery, installation charges, product protection plans or other services) offered on identical terms and where we can check the price and stock position. Our competitor’s product must be the same model number as ours. Both us and the competitor must have the product in stock and ready for delivery. We do not match competitor’s ink prices, trade, membership & 3rd party market place sellers.

Limited to maximum five units per order or transaction. Cannot be used with any other offer.