HP Pavilion DM3-1040US 13.3-Inch Silver Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)

HP Pavilion DM3-1040US 13.3-Inch Silver Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Review

 

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CustomerReview

This is a great little laptop and works beautifully for the price. I really like this laptop and let me tell you why I find it to be such a great little laptop and why it’s such a good deal and SOOO much better than a netbook. I will also tell you the drawbacks as well.

First, it really runs alot better than I thought it would. With Windows 7 and 4gb of ram, this is smooth and rarely have I been able to push it too hard with basic tasks. I use a desktop for most of my serious work (video encoding, picture editing, and long term writing and spreadsheet work). But when I want to go out this almost always goes with me. It can handle anything online well, and I have really been impressed with how good the wireless range and reception are. I had a netbook and got rid of it as soon as I could as it was incredibly slow even with Windows XP. Really almost unusable. This is about 4 times the computer most netbooks are and really only about 0 more. Think of how many hours you will use this for (my guess is over an hour a day for a year). Then realize 50 cents per hour is not that much to be paying.

Second is size and style. I used to have 15.6 inch laptop with a great big old battery graphics card and the whole works. This small laptop has completely replaced it. It’s quite thin, beautifully designed with some good use of metal and just well sculpted. It doesn’t look like it’s just one solid piece, but everything looks like it belongs. Nothing sticks out and it all just feels right. And at under 4 pounds, it weighs as much as about a nalgene full of water. It just looks great.

Battery life is also great. I routinely get 5 hours of video on flights and other things. Also it charges back up in a matter of an hour or so which is really great. It stays pretty cool, and quiet as well the fan noise will not be noticeable in coffee shop or in most meetings.

The keyboard and screen work great, in fact they are some of the best I have had in recent memory. The screen is bright and quite clear, and the keyboard is just rock solid. No flexing at all.

Also it has great connectivity with HDMI I have used this to play movies and TV shows from Hulu on a couple of occasions.

So now onto the not as great stuff.
First the trackpad initially had a few issues (completely freezing after coming out of sleep, and sometimes being weird with the multitouch zoom and scroll). However, there is a software update from HP that completely fixed the problem. Google it and you can get it fixed. Also the buttons on it were stiff at first, but they have loosened up and I quite like them now.

Second, the fan is quiet (my refrigerator in the next room is currently covering the noise) but it’s always on. And for some reason the sound isn’t as pretty as most fans. It’s more true white noise than a whoosh sound most fans make. It doesn’t seem to have a nice tone but just be a bit harsh.

Finally, the battery rattles a little bit. I was able to fix this with a piece of paper tucked strategically, but I shouldn’t have to do that cmon HP!

Okay so this computer is basically as powerful as most low end laptops out there, it is thinner, lighter and gets better battery life and is more beautiful. As long as you are okay with no DVD drive, go ahead and pick this up. Look for a deal, you should be able to find one for just north of 0 if you wait a week or two and shop the deals.

HP Pavilion DM3-1040US 13.3-Inch Silver Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Feature

• 1.3GHz Intel Pentium SU4100 Processor (2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB)
• 4 GB DDR3 RAM (2 Dimm), Max supported 8 GB
• 320GB (7200RPM) SATA Hard Drive
• 13.3¿ Diagonal High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1366 x 768); Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (shared) with up to 1.6 GB total available graphics memory
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, *Up to 10 Hours of Battery Life

HP Pavilion DM3-1040US 13.3-Inch Silver Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Overview

For those who want full PC performance optimized for mobility, the HP Pavilion dm3 Entertainment series delivers in a surprisingly affordable, minimalist design. Its top and palm rest covers are made of brushed aluminum in Modern Argento gray, while its bottom casing is a magnesium alloy. The metal casing helps ensure maximum durability at minimal weight. The clean design is accentuated by an iconic keyboard. Powered by the latest ultra-low-voltage processor and mobile graphics technologies, it delivers optimal mobile performance to support your on-the-go lifestyle. Get up to 10 hours of life for extended use with the standard battery. Break free with the performance you need in a design you’ll love (without the designer price tag). Set yourself apart with an ultra-thin design in colorized brushed aluminum. Get greater durability with lightweight aluminum-magnesium casing. Experience full-screen views of HD TV and movies with the 16:9 13.3-Inch diagonal display. Enjoy your photos and videos on HD TVs with the HDMI port (cable sold separately). Chat face to face with the HP Webcam and add fun special effects. Relax with extra protection from file loss due to drops with HP ProtectSmart. Enjoy easy access to your favorite entertainment with HP MediaSmart.

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