HP Pavilion dm1-4010us Review: Better Than A Netbook Discussion

If you're trying to find a travel laptop with decent multimedia performance and good battery life that won't take up much room in a carry-on bag then the latest HP Pavilion dm1 (dm1z) might be just what you need.

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Needs ULV Sandy Bridge inside to really attract my attention - I'm unimpressed with the E450 CPU performance.

That said, many people would be amazed what a N570 Atom is capable of:

101 Things You Can Do with a Netbook

 

Intel's ULV Sandy Bridge processors are good but they don't offer any clear advantage over the E-450 in terms of battery life, actual real-world gaming or price.

I think it's that last issue that keeps Intel's ULV Sandy Bridge from showing up in more low-to-midrange ultraportables/netbooks.

 

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The HP DM1 - 4050US does have a 2nd generation Intel Core i3-2367M 1.4Ghz with HD 3000.
It cost a little more than the APU models but you also get a external DVD read/write drive for those that wan't one.
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s...ci_sku=A0X24UA#ABA&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={keyword}
Nice review as always.

 

BINGO!!! I'm hoping HP gets the CTO model up on their site soon, as this should definitely be a killer 11.6" netbook worthy of a closer look. Also, given the inclusion of a DVD burner, that $569 price is right on the money.

 

If you are in the market for a netbook/cheap ultraportable I wouldn't consider $150, the E-450 dm1 is $424.99 when you just CTO, to be only a little more. Especially considering that for most things people do on a netbook there will be almost to difference.

 

The model with the i3 is perfect for me! Just waiting for them to come out with the "soft touch ash black" version that they said would be available this fall in their official press release.

HP Unveils the Ultimate Ultraportable PC

Does anyone have any idea when this version is coming out? I leave on an around the world trip 1/10/12 and would love to take it with me. Thanks in advance!

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It'd be nice to see the AMD version of the dm1 down at $400 at most. At that price point, it'd be a nice deal (and if it's anything like the X120e, if it hits the $300-350 price point, it'll sell like hotcakes).

IMO the Core i3 model costs too much for the benefits you get over the E-350 version: at that price, one could even get a full-powered Core i5 notebook or (with a great deal) a business-grade Core i3 machine. Hopefully HP will have some good coupons for it though.

 

I agree that the high price is not justified for the i3. To much. And I also don't like being trapped into having to buy it as a package with an external dvd drive. when they decide to offer either model in "soft touch ash black" I will pull the trigger. Looks tremendously better, easier to grip, and does not show fingerprints.

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HP refreshes the Pavilion dm1 with a new design, optional Intel ULV Core i3 CPU (video) -- Engadget

 

It all looks good on paper, but, anybody who has repaired laptops or read the reviews on reliability knows that you have to be crazy to by an HP product. I have a pile of dead HP laptops on my junkpile, most only 2-3 years old. I could go a step farther and say anybody who recommends an HP hasn't done their homework. These laptops are right at the bottom of the reliability rating (along with Compaq of course).

 

My screen went out in not even a month, had to return it. The hinges on it are also garbage. I would stay away from the dm1.
Post explaining what happened with my dm1:

 

Hi surfcleanlines13, I was lucky to be able to get a DM1 at the start of my round the world trip in April. They had just been released and this was the best choice in terms of price, power (really good for a netbook if you can call it that) and portability. So far so good but I wish it had a bigger hard drive as I'm taking tons of photos and editing video takes forever (I do have an external hard drive but I like to have all the pics in two places just in case). Just make sure you get a good case for it there are some bumpy roads out there Enjoy your travels!

 

I buy Notebook -HP envy 1214tx. And HP Service is pathetic & irritable to me, saying as consumer-My redemption code is=6307629,serial no.=CN37P2P8GV & my problem is pending since 5 months. If you even want to contact there is not event contact no. to exactly ask . At time of purchase all is consumer,but after your problem they even not listen to you.