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    HP Pavilion dm3 13.3', amd althlon neo x2, 4gb ram, 320gb 7200rpm HDD $499 after MIR -Office Depot

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by mrXniick, Oct 22, 2009.

  1. mrXniick

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    http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/328626/HP-Pavilion-dm3-1030us-13-3/

    Nice deal for a great laptop (I already jumped on it)

    $499 after $50 dollar mail in rebate.

    Includes Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit

    * Compact 13.3" diagonal widescreen LED BrightView display. LED technology permits a thinner and more energy-efficient screen.
    * Extra-large 4GB memory lets you run your most demanding programs.
    * 320GB hard drive holds thousands of songs, photos and documents.
    * Up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge.
    * Wireless-N for high-performance, cable-free networking. Lets you access wireless networks to share files, surf the Web and exchange email. Can provide improved range and speed within a Wireless-N network, and is also compatible with 802.11b/g networks. Wired networking is supported, too. Bluetooth support allows short-range wireless transfers, up to 30', with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
    * Memory card reader for fast, easy photo transfers. Transfer your digital photos, music and other files from 5 types of memory cards.
    * Built-in webcam and microphone let you keep in touch with others via video and voice messaging.
    * Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit. The newest version of Windows makes everyday tasks simple.
     
    mrXniick, Oct 22, 2009
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  2. Amd12

    Amd12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    it looks like good deal , but come on AMD +ATI and it says 10 or 6 hours battery life ? i really doubts that.
    thanks for posting xD i lub deals
     
    Amd12, Oct 23, 2009
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  3. dagamer34

    dagamer34 Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    It's 10 hrs for the Intel version with integrated graphics. It's 6 hrs for the AMD + ATI version with integrated graphics (no one knows how long the dedicated graphics version lasts, but it also has switchable graphics).
     
    dagamer34, Oct 23, 2009
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    NUTSH3LL Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm really considering this, but also skeptical about the battery life claims.
    Have you had a chance to test the battery yet?
     
    NUTSH3LL, Oct 25, 2009
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  5. mrXniick

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    you should get 3.5-4.5 hours real world usage.
     
    mrXniick, Oct 25, 2009
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    Looks Good deals however the battery life not true
     
    temon, Oct 25, 2009
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  7. mrXniick

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    Thanks for pointing out the obvious...

    It is common knowledge that manufacturer claims on battery are usually exaggerated. In addition I already posted what realistic battery expectations should be.
     
    mrXniick, Oct 25, 2009
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