HP’s ProBook 4535s is a business notebook for less than €500 in a brushed aluminum case, alike its “older brother” Probook 4530s. However, while the latter was still equipped with an Intel Core i3-2310M processor along with its integrated Intel GMA HD 3000 Graphics, the manufacturer lowers the price by using an AMD A4-3300M processor in the 4535s. The i3 in the 4530s was pretty close to the i5 range’s boundaries – the dual cores of the AMD A4 series are sooner to be categorized in the entry level sector. Nevertheless, Full HD videos aren’t a problem for them anymore and, according to AMD, they are even suitable for slightly more complicated applications like image editing. Moreover, there is also a HP ProBook 4535s version available with a slightly faster AMD A6-3400M.
The remaining equipment also meets the claim of a business laptop: It is possible to work well with the installed Windows 7 due to good 4 GB of RAM; the 15.6 inch screen bids a standard resolution of 1366×768 pixels; Bluetooth, USB 3.0 as well as VGA and HDMI ports take care of the necessary external connections and a fingerprint sensor supplies additional biometric protection.
The “s” in the name also stands for a short platform cycle of 9 to 12 months in this ProBook and the manufacturer only grants a 12 month warranty. This is to ensure that the price can be kept moderate.