There are many brands of computer equipment. One of them is Hewlett Packard, a brand that specializes in the manufacture of computer peripherals and laptops. While working on laptops, he repeatedly changed the characteristics, code numbers, varieties of models, but each laptop, however, like any printer, has on the front of the letter HP - the brand logo, reduced to an abbreviation.
The HP ProBook 4540s notebook, which we will consider today, also boasts the same letters. In general, this model has a rather ambiguous position today. On the one hand, it is no longer a novelty, and the owners can tell a lot about it, on the other hand, it can still be bought in some online stores.
ProBook and Pavilion
People who are interested in laptops will easily recall any Pavilion model. “Oh, this is HP,” some react. At the same time, not everyone will remember the name ProBook. And the point here is not even in advertising, although without advertising, of course, it could not do. The fact is that the ProBook, and the HP ProBook 4540s, in particular, will find and find their buyer, while Pavilion, positioning itself as a laptop for everyone, requires constant advertising.
A little versed user may find that Pavilion is a better version and that’s why it’s more popular. But any owner of such a laptop will say that a full charge of batteries lasts for ... 3 hours. This is an average for all laptops, but the HP ProBook 4540s specification calls a different figure. At the same time, a figure exceeding 3 hours is at least twice, or even three times. A complete new battery for such a laptop can work from 8 to 11 (!!!) hours. Although in the reviews there are numbers and more. Of course, if you play some kind of demanding toy, then this period will be reduced several times. But the HP Pavilion’s uptime is even faster.
What is a ProBook?
Like other manufacturers, HP has two lines of laptops. Now it is Pavilion and ProBook. But the ProBook, formerly known as the EliteBook, has always been built from higher quality parts than other lines. This does not mean that other lines are worse, but if Pavilion is positioned as a laptop for everyone, then the Probook, according to the developers, stands for Professional book — a laptop for business people.
With the prefix Pro figured out, but what is the HP ProBook 4540s? A lot of reviews have been written about him, below we will give the main characteristics, and now we will go over the individual blocks.
Display and keyboard
Most brands, when creating a laptop, will completely install their components, including a monitor. But, unlike other brands, HP, not wanting to take risks, decided to use someone else's development, so most HP ProBook 4540s received matrices from Philips - a recognized brand in the production of monitors and TVs.
It should also be noted another point regarding the laptop screen. Knowledgeable people are looking for cars with a matte screen. So, if you read the description of the laptop from any brand, 9 out of 10 descriptions of the machines will either not write anything, or they will write a “glossy screen”. But if you chose "Cork" - you will have a matte screen. The edging can be glossy, the outer cover is glossy, but the screen will be matte, this is a feature of any model, not only 4540.
In contrast to the screen, a few words about the keyboard and the case. The case is fitted very tightly, nowhere creaks and bends anywhere. The main difference between these models can be a ventilation system, in which no holes are displayed on the bottom of the case, that is, the bottom cover is solid. The laptop stands on its paws, but the rest of the lid is solid.
So different 4540
In an effort to reach a larger number of potential buyers, the developers released several variations of this laptop, but all bore the same code name - the HP ProBook 4540s. Their characteristics differed slightly, in one version there will be a discrete graphics card, in another there will be an integrated solution from Intel. One has a 500 GB drive, the other a 750 GB, etc.
Characteristic
System requirements, as they say in the software, will be as follows. Note that almost all models have one filling, with the exception of several nuances indicated in the section above. So, HP ProBook 4540s. Technical specifications for the model with integrated Intel graphics card can be seen below.
The table does not contain information about installed programs, but they are usually installed or not installed by the seller. The manufacturer's opinion on this subject is indicated below in the block on pricing policy.
Owner opinions
For a potential buyer, this block will probably be the most important. Let's see what users say about the HP ProBook 4540s. Reviews are generally positive. Some people notice that the CD tray slowly opens, slowing down for 1-2 seconds before opening. A lot of reviews about the appearance - a gray notch that hides dust and dirt well. Of the keyboard features, half cursor keys and the Caps Lock lock lamp located on the button itself are noted. Someone notes separately about the charging indicator light - in this model it is located directly above the power connector, which is located on the side, behind the drive tray. At the same time, the power plug is straight - it does not take up much more space than the corner one, but due to the slightly recessed socket, it is difficult to pull it out by accident. As with all models from the Pro-series, a separate numeric keypad unit is separately displayed , which is always the case.
They write a lot about drivers, but this is a general idea from HP. On the site are laid out drivers for all devices ever released by HP. It’s a little difficult to understand, because laptops, as mentioned above, can have several variations of the video, several variations of the touchpad or camera. You have to merge everything, then rename it, and then figure it out - which one is right for your laptop. Also note the lack of keyboard backlight. The button on the left above the Enter is a little distracting, especially when working quickly without looking. It is also noted that, unlike other models, the bottom cover is removed with the movement of the sliders, the same as when removing the battery, however, this is uncritical - the sliders are tight.
Reviews of only real users of this laptop were mentioned here. If you look at all the reviews, opinions and ratings, of course, you can find more.
Price policy
Before proceeding to the conclusion, a little touch on the pricing policy of the manufacturer. These rules are not always respected, but in the bulk it is. Most laptops of other brands include the price of a Windows OS license and office suite in the price. HP installs minimal software on its machines to show the buyer that the machine is loading. Thus, the cost of such a laptop will be noticeably cheaper than an equivalent machine from another brand at the price of a licensed OS.
Conclusion
The HP ProBook 4540s, launched a couple of years ago, is still a very good mobile computer. Everything that is needed for a person who uses a computer to work, including a microphone and a camera that does not require special knowledge in their setup, has got into the factory kit.