Now this is very interesting. HP announced a new laptop featuring up to 24 hours of continuous operation on a single battery charge. The HP EliteBook 6930p, when configured with an ultra-capacity battery, delivered nearly a full day of performance. Of course, it goes without saying that this is an optional accessory.

The EliteBook combines several energy efficient components including Intel solid-state hard drive and mercury-free LED display. Being a launch customer for the Intel X25-M and X18-M Mainstream SATA SSDs, the EliteBook will be available starting October.

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If you’d prefer a new laptop instead of a new tablet from HP then you’d have to opt in for HP’s new EliteBook 2530p which was just launched.

Like the tablet we have seen before this EliteBook is a rugged laptop which will do its job under any conditions. It weighs just about 3 pounds and it measures 12 inches. An Intel Core 2 Duo ULV processor is included and together with up to 8GB of RAM will power up the 2530p.

As for storage you have various options. Chose either an 1.8 inch SATA which comes in 80 and 120GB versions or an 80GB SSD. Dual 1.8 inch SATA or 2.5 inch HDD are also available to be included. Just make up your mind already.

Wireless support is also pretty heavy. Just like the new EliteBook tablet we’ve seen today, this laptop will get Bluetooth, WiFi and an optional HP un2400 EV-DO/HSPA. What do you need more.

HP today unveiled the new EliteBook 6930p for professionals on the go. Living up to MIL-STD 810F durability tests, the 6930p wears a waterproof brushed anodized aluminum casing capable of withstanding extreme heat/cold, dust, humidity or whatever torture you want to put it through. Sideshow takes a walk in this case for HP’s own QuickLook 2, giving users the ability to check mail and run other applications without switching on the notebook, while booting up in just 10 to 12 seconds. One more thing that will surely be the dealmaker is the webcam, which doubles as a card reader when tilted to a certain angle. The data captured from the business card is automatically loaded on to your address book. Weighing in at about 4.5 pounds, the 6930p has an energy efficient 14.1-inch display and up to 9 hours of battery life which can be extended up to 15 hours with an optional extra battery.

The EliteBook 6930p along with 9 other new notebooks will be available in July.
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