Let's us first start with the build quality of HP 4540s ProBook laptop that is weighed 5.1 pounds. Its case, which is mostly made of plastic and aluminium, can not only give the device a higher quality look, but can also ensure additional stability by providing protection for the more sensitive internal parts. Moreover, HP 3D DriveGuard, which is inbuilt in 4540s ProBook, encloses the hard drive of the device and protects it from damages due to any unexpected incidents like a fall on the ground.
The 4540 that has more curves possess lightly rounded edges on the display's back and the base unit.It has a big aluminium plate that can add stability and a lid that can be twisted to an extent. The aluminium back is also able to prevent the lid from denting to a large degree and the hinges can keep the lid firmly in position. As a result, you can easily open the lid with one hand. When comes to keyboard, it is spill-resistant with a thin Mylar film layer downside to protect sensitive electronics and key components from minor falls and to prevent liquid seeping through to the interior parts of the Notebook.As far as the design and colour of the HP 4540s ProBook is concerned, the aluminium case comes in a beautiful polished metallic gray color with a smudge and wear-resistant Hp Dura Finish that gives the device freshly polished look all the time.
Display
The HP 4540 ProBook with a height of 1.1 inches, width of 14.8 inches and depth of 10.1 inches has a diagonal LED backlit HD anti-glare screen with 15.6'' and a resolution of 1366x768 to showcase games and movies in arresting clarity. Even though it is apt for outdoor use with sufficient brightness and battery power, avoiding direct sunlight is safe. The viewing angle stability of the screen is not so surprising that the picture distorts quickly when the vertical angle is altered. However, it can provide a more generous horizontal viewing angle.
Keyboard
Just like other HP laptops, 4540s also uses chiclet keyboard. Its 15x15 mm main keys fit tight in the casing and feature a medium drop.
Touch pad
HP 4540s ProBook has a synaptic's multi touchpad with the size of 93x53mm and enough space for multi-touch gestures. A small LED is located in the upper left corner of the pad that indicates its status and you can turn on and off the pad by simply double-tapping the LED with a finger. The touch pad that is inserted slightly deeper in the wrist rest possesses mouse buttons with a short key drop and a clear pressure point.
Product features
HP 4540 ProBook business laptop features a 3rd Intel Core i3-3110M processor with 2.4 GHz processor speed and 3MB cache. Its Intel Core i3 processor can feature smart 4-way processing performance to ensure HD quality computing and the Intel HD graphics are able to provide extra graphics power for your device when you require it. Another feature of 4540 ProBook is its standard memory of the 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM that can be expandable to 16 GB.
The 500 GB Hard drive of the device can offer spacious storage and make your read/write time fast. Moreover, HP 4540 ProBook ensure lush images with the integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000. The built-in webcam of high definition and dual microphone array make your chat time more comfortable and helps you send clear and clarity video mails to your friends and family.
Connectivity
Since the ProBook 4540 includes several ports and connections that will help you connect to your devices and networks, it is an effective machine to use away from home or office. The connectivity options included in 4540 ProBook are 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI port, VGA, memory card reader, stereo microphone in, headphone/line-out, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and 10/100/1000 wired Ethernet port. Its multi-media reader slot can support SD, SDXC, SDHC, MMC, MMC+ and memory stick. The built-in Realtek 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector can assure quick and easy wired web connection. But, you can connect to the internet without wires with the help of built-in Ranlink 1x1 wireless LAN (802.11/g/n).
Operating system
The people, who need a new laptop, but don't want to work with Windows 8, can decide purchasing HP 4540s ProBook, as it can also run Windows 7 Professional operating system. The main advantage is that 4540s ProBook also come with an upgrade disc for Windows 8. Even though the upgrade is optional, it can be performed, if you decide to use it later. The people, who face bickering and drawbacks that come to be associated with the new Windows 8 operating system, get relief while using Windows 7. As it is much easier to install and use than windows 8, even not-so-savvy users can handle it without any difficult.
Battery life
HP 4540s ProBook has the battery that lasts for 7:18 hours in idle mode where the screen is in minimum brightness and the wireless modules like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are disabled. But, it runs for 1:24 hours only when the screen is in maximum brightness and the wireless modules are enabled.
Advantages
Advantages of HP 4540s ProBook are several such as windows 7 or 8, fast hard drive and excellent processor. The device that can provide up to 7 hours of battery life has several ports and connections as well as lots of security features. The durable build and spill resistant keyboard make 4540s ProBook different from other HP laptops. In addition to the fast processors and large storage space, the aluminium case provides the laptop more durability and attractiveness. The security options of 4540s ProBook that includes face log-on and fingerprint scanner options are quite appreciable, as they ensure extra level of security for the personal and confidential data you saved in your laptop.