NetbookTech

HP announces several new enterprise/small-business class notebooks today including the new HP EliteBook 2540p. The system is the lightest EliteBook notebook yet with a weight of 3.3 pounds. Specs include:

• Choose between standard-voltage Intel Core processors or low-voltage processors
• 12.1  inch LED display
• Optional 2 megapixel webcam with business card reader software and HP fingerprint sensor
• Supports up to 8GB of RAM
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
• Full-size, spill-resistant keyboard with drains which protect the system from minor spills
• Magnesium alloy casing
• Integrated HP Mobile Broadband powered by Gobi
• Several battery options including 3 cell battery for up to 4 hours of power, 6 cell battery for up to 8 hours of power, and a 9 cell battery for up to 10.5 hours of power
• Meets MIL-STD 810G military-standard tests for vibration, dust, humidity, altitude, and high/low temps
• Comes with HP SkyRoom HD video conferencing software

Pricing for the new EliteBook 2540p starts at $1099 with units expected next month. Read about the other business-class notebook additions at Krunker.com.