HP ProBook 4310s

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Reviews for the HP ProBook 4310s

HP's ProBook 4310s is a nice all-rounder, but battery life could be better.
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
The ProBook 4310s is a competent business laptop with plenty of positive qualities. It might not do quite enough to win an award, but we can't help liking the little ProBook 4310s. It's as comfortable hooked up to an HDTV as it is churning through an Excel spreadsheet, and as a sensible, compact, all-round laptop, it has plenty to offer.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/06/2010
Rating: mobility: 50%

67% HP ProBook 4310s
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
After laying eyes on HP's ProBook 4310s for the first time, you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd travelled back through time to an age when laptops were square and practical, but never particularly pretty. But despite the fact that there's hardly a curve to be found on its chiselled, retro-styled figure, the ProBook 4310s has an eccentric charm all of its own. It might look a little 1980s, but it skilfully blurs the line between business and pleasure.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/03/2009
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 67% features: 83%

Review: HP ProBook 4310s
Source: Geek.com Archive.org version
In case you are interested in HP’s other business models, there have been some developments lately. Interestingly this look at the ProBook 4310s comes shortly after the announcement of the new 6445b, 6545b, and 5310m. These are also ProBooks, but they fall under the "b" series (entry-level enterprise computing) and "m" series (mobile-focused) where "s" models are aimed at small businesses and focuses on value. The most interesting of the three of the 5310m because it’s a light 3.79lbs and rather thin. Like the 4310s it is a 13-inch system, but 4310s is 4.34lbs. As for a brief comparison–the 4310s has an optical drive and starts at $779 while the 5310m is thinner/lighter, has an all-metal chassis, and will start at $899.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/29/2009

HP ProBook 4310s Review
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
The HP ProBook 4310s is a solid mobile solution for small businesses and offers better upgradeability than previous ProBook laptops. Compared to similar notebooks like the Dell Vostro 1320 and Lenovo ThinkPad SL300, the ProBook 4310s is a more stylish machine with a good balance of features and a reasonable price. Of course, if you want that reasonable price you have to buy a pre-configured model. Whether you're a small business owner looking for a low-cost notebook for yourself or a medium business needing affordable laptops for a few dozen mobile employees, the ProBook 4310s has a lot to offer.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2009
Rating: price: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 50%

HP - ProBook 4310s review
Source: IT Reviews Archive.org version
HP has built a solid foundation of smart and efficient business notebooks and if you don't want to spend the extra money needed for one of the EliteBook range, then the latest in the junior ProBook selection may well appeal to the more limited budget. If you want a smart, solid, well performing and dependable notebook that's comfortable to operate and throws in a number of useful and entertaining peripherals, then the ProBook 4310s is definitely worth examining, despite some glaring design flaws.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/10/2009
performance: 80%

70% HP ProBook 4310s
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Over the years, small business owners have been faced with a new type of worker: One who fancies working in multiple locations and is never in one place for long—a telecommuter, per se. The HP ProBook 4310s ($880 direct) is a mix of traditional business essentials—an optical drive, a matte screen, and even a RJ-11 jack—and current laptop trends, while emphasizing the importance of portability. The HP ProBook 4310s is inexpensive and comes with a nice mix of business and consumer features, but make sure you buy an additional battery before taking the plunge.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/09/2009
Rating: Total score: 70%

82% HP ProBook 4310s Review
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
HP continues to flesh out its business-oriented ProBook line with its 13.3-inch ProBook 4310s, which joins the 15.6-inch ProBook 4510s and 17.3-inch ProBook 4710s. Like the others, the ProBook 4310s delivers good performance for business chores and a pleasing design at an attractive price: just $779 for the starter model. (Our tested configuration rang up at $799.) Though it's certainly not the thinnest thin-and-light laptop we've tested, it delivers very good value for business users who need a totable, capable machine. Business users looking for a budget thin-and-light will find a lot to like in the HP ProBook 4310s.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 82%

80% HP ProBook 4310s (FM971UT)
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
This thin-and-light small business notebook offers strong performance in a stylish package.
As the smallest model in HP’s new budget-friendly business line, the $799 ProBook 4310s is an attractive, durable machine with good productivity performance and a variety of security features. Its merlot finish makes it stand out from more staid business machines without being ostentatious. If you don’t mind a little more weight, we also suggest considering the Lenovo ThinkPad SL400; for $704 you’ll get similar specs and performance, as well as a larger screen. But when it comes to affordable 13-inch business notebooks, the HP ProBook 4310s is a strong choice.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

83% Test HP ProBook 4310s Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/31/2009
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 69% display: 78% mobility: 81% workmanship: 84% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 86%

70% MEGATEST: notebooki za 1700-3500 zł
Source: Benchmark.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 40% display: 90% mobility: 77% ergonomy: 70% emissions: 80%

HP ProBook 4310s - práce i multimédia v cestovním balení
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/29/2009
Rating: emissions: 40%

HP ProBook 4310s – matně lesklý přírůstek do malé firmy
Source: CDR-Hard CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/12/2009
Rating: price: 80% performance: 70% display: 50% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

75% HP ProBook 4310s ra mắt thị trường Việt
Source: Sohoa VN Express VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/28/2009
Rating: Total score: 75%

HP ProBook 4310s hấp dẫn giá mềm
Source: Kiến Thức Laptop VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/22/2009
Rating: price: 75% performance: 70% workmanship: 80%

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Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD: Onboard (shared Memory) GPU built in the GM45, GE45 and GS45 chipset (Montevina). Because of two more shaders and a higher core clock, much faster than the old GMA X3100. Still not advisable for gamers (DirectX 10 games not playable or only with very low settings). The integrated video processor is able to help decode HD videos (AVC/VC-2/MPEG2) , e.g., for a fluent Blu-Ray playback with slow CPUs.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.

T6670: Entry level Core 2 Duo based on the Penryn core. Similar to the C2D T6600 but with VT-x Virtualization and higher temperature specification.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

13.30":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

HP: Founded in 1939, the US company is a major server and printer manufacturer and one of the leading IT companies in the world. Until 2015, the company was called Hewlett-Packard Company. After a split, the computer division was renamed HP Inc.

In 2023, HP had an approximate market share of 22% of global PC sales, making it number 2 after Lenovo.

76.25%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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