HP ProBook 5310m Review

[DEagleson]

Finally a slim 13.3" notebook that doesent base it specs around Intel CULV or Atoms.
Just wish it would had a low powered ATI or Nvidia solution, but since its target is buisness i wont complain.

[mrXniick]

Im a little bit confused by this review. If I am not mistaken the 5310 uses a CULV sp9300, not p9300? Am I mistaken?

[Serg]

Excellent review Jerry. Thanks.

One question:

The combo headphone/microphone jack on the 5310m works well with the two different brands of earphones I used during the test. No static or other noise was noticed through the jack besides imperfections in the audio source itself.

Which ones did you use? How does it work? Is it Mic In and Headphones Out jack? Then it would be the same of my laptop, and I am looking for some headsets...

[Phil]

Im a little bit confused by this review. If I am not mistaken the 5310 uses a CULV sp9300, not p9300? Am I mistaken?

You are right it is SP9300.

[Serg]

The S in the SP9300 denotes that is "small package" P series CPU.

[Andrew Baxter]

13-14" business notebooks are exactly what I buy whenever in the market for purchasing. If this had a pointing stick it'd be an option, but without that it's a no go since I'm so tied to that form of input. Everything else about it looks pretty great, though the trackpad looks a little too shiny and shallow for my tastes. One of my favorite trackpads of all time was in the HP Compaq 2510p, nice feel and a deep inset:

[piecesof8]

Rack up yet another editor's choice for the 5310m! Nice to see that the official review agrees with what the owners have been saying.

My one complaint when receiving the system was the glossy touchpad, but having used it for several weeks now I must say that it is one of the best touchpads I've used. Very responsive, you just have to grow accustomed to using a light touch due to the glossy surface. The machine is definitely a fingerprint magnet, so plan on keeping a cleaning cloth in your case.

[Ahbeyvuhgehduh]

13-14" business notebooks are exactly what I buy whenever in the market for purchasing. If this had a pointing stick it'd be an option, but without that it's a no go since I'm so tied to that form of input. Everything else about it looks pretty great, though the trackpad looks a little too shiny and shallow for my tastes. One of my favorite trackpads of all time was in the HP Compaq 2510p, nice feel and a deep inset:

I must admit that I like the general design of that machine too - my 8710w has the exact same layout (except with the number pad) and I like every aspect of the machine. For me it has been the best overall laptop I have ever used, actually. My only complaint with it is the volume control device on the upper right.

Still, that being said, the 5310m is quite nice with its keyboard layout and build too.

[Huskerz85]

Another good read on an attractive machine. Hope it does well in the market

[mrXniick]

The S in the SP9300 denotes that is "small package" P series CPU.

Yeah I am aware of that, I was just a bit thrown off because the review stated that it had a p9300 not an sp9300.