- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
HP EliteBook 2560p
- 12.5"
- Core i5 2.5 GHz Dual core
- 4 GB DDR3-1333
- 500 GB
First seen on December, 2011
by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)The EliteBook 2560p can also be configured with 128GB or 256GB solid state drives, as well as HSPA+ or EV-DO HSPA Mobile Broadband from AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon Wireless.
Features Key features of the HP EliteBook 2560p
2.5 GHz
Intel Core i5 2520M
by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)Streetlights danced gracefully along the Black Beauty's sleek chassis as it patrolled the streets looking for criminals.
screen size
12.5"
15.6"
15.6"
EliteBook 2560p by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)Despite its diminutive size, the chemically treated glass touchpad provided smooth, responsive gestures.
EliteBook 2560p by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)In addition to the tough exterior, the 12.5-inch display is surrounded by a DisplaySafe frame with a rubber ring around the display bezel to protect the screen and keep out dust.
screen resolution
EliteBook 2560p by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)We especially liked the engraved EliteBook logo located directly below the keyboard and found ourselves continually running our finger over the delicate detail.
EliteBook 2560p by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)However, we heard richer and clearer audio once we tinkered with the SRS Premium Sound control panel.
cpu speed
| 0 GHz | 2.5 GHz  | 3 GHz |
EliteBook 2560p by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)The top-end $1,699 model features a 2.6-GHz Core i5-2530M processor and a 128GB SSD.
memory
| 0 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Performance Real world tests of HP EliteBook 2560p
battery life
8 hour
3 hour
4 hour
EliteBook 2560p by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)The $1,199 HP EliteBook 2560p combines attractive looks and durability along with strong performance and extended battery life.
EliteBook 2560p by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)Combine that with a serious security suite, long battery life, and a DVD drive-a rarity on systems this size-and you've got a winner.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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2.5 GHz (Intel Core i5 2520M) -
33.56 -
500 GB -
3.2 GHz (Intel Core i5 2520M) -
12.5" -
DDR3-1333 -
8 hour -
3,461.8 (Intel Core i5 2520M) -
4 GB -
8,595.6 (Intel Core i5 2520M) -
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Dual core (Intel Core i5 2520M)
cons
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can't read a camera or phone memory card -
1 -
0.5 MB (Intel Core i5 2520M) -
125 ppi -
3 MB (Intel Core i5 2520M) -
57 MB/s (USB 2.0)
Reviews Word on the street
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Screen
HP EliteBook 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB | by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)The EliteBook 2560p's 12.5-inch matte, anti-glare display is great for working both indoors and outdoors.
HP EliteBook 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB | by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)Although images were bright and vivid as we watched The Green Hornet DVD, we had to tilt the display back to prevent image washout.
HP EliteBook 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB | by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)We noticed that the horizontal viewing angles were narrow as well.
Body
HP EliteBook 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB | by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)The notebook is also reinforced by titanium-alloy hinges.
HP EliteBook 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB | by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)The lid's bead-blasted brushed-aluminum finish with a slightly raised HP logo exudes austere elegance and cuts down on unsightly fingerprints and smudges.
HP EliteBook 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB | by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)The interior deck is also done in brushed aluminum and houses a black matte keyboard.
Battery
HP EliteBook 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB | by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)We saw an epic 20:18 when we combined the nine-cell battery with a six-cell slice.
HP EliteBook 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB | by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)Paired with its nine-cell extended battery (a $159 option), the EliteBook was able to last 11:34.
HP EliteBook 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB | by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)The EliteBook 2560p's six-cell Lithium-ion lasted a very good 7 hours and 9 minutes, just over an hour longer than the 6:04 average.
Touchpad
HP EliteBook 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB | by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)By default, only two-finger scroll and pinch-to-zoom are active, but you can enable two-finger rotation and three-finger flicking in the Control Panel.
HP EliteBook 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB | by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)You'll find a fingerprint reader to the left of the touchpad.
HP EliteBook 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB | by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)After we ran a full-screen Hulu video for 15 minutes, the touchpad on the EliteBook 2560p measured a cool 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Storage
HP EliteBook 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB | by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)We were also able to encrypt our hard drive and sanitize files, permanently deleting them from the hard drive.
HP EliteBook 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB | by LaptopMag (Sep, 2011)We were also able to launch Skype and play DVDs using the utility.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | HP Pavilion g6 2-way tie: Biggest screen Pavilion g6 vs EliteBook 2560p |
 | 3 | HP EliteBook 8460P 2-way tie: OK CPU benchmark score 8460P 14", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 320 GB vs 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB |
 | 4 | Apple MacBook Pro 9th Gen Most CPU cores Apple MacBook Pro 9th Gen vs HP EliteBook 2560p |
 | 5 | HP EliteBook 2540p (XT931UT#ABA) 3-way tie: Fastest processor 2540p (XT931UT#ABA) 12.1", 2.67 GHz, 4 GB, 320 GB vs 2560p 12.5", 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB |
 | 6 | Panasonic Toughbook F9 CF-F9KWHZZ1M Highest resolution screen Panasonic Toughbook F9 CF-F9KWHZZ1M vs HP EliteBook 2560p |
 | 7 | Lenovo X220 Fastest processor Lenovo X220 vs HP EliteBook 2560p |
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