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HP Pavilion dm1 reviewed – solid CULV ultrathin

November 22, 2009 at 4:02 pm


HP Pavilion dm1The HP Pavilion dm1 11.6-inch CULV-powered ultra-thin has seen its first review from Netbooked. It is powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz Intel SU2300 processor that should be able to handle 1080p YouTube video. It wins points for including a solid keyboard, low fan noise, good audio and a battery life of 4.5 hours.

However, on the negative side, the lid is subject to flex, the touchpad doesn’t support multi-touch and has rather stiff touchpad buttons. The model tested also didn’t feature Bluetooth and Wi-Fi draft-n. Click through for the main key review points.

Key review points of the HP Pavilion dm1:

  • Very good build quality. Although there is some flex on the glossy lid.
  • Easy accessibility to components.
  • The keyboard has very little flex and is slightly cramped compared to other 11.6-inch ultra-thins. The function keys are hard to decipher due to the small font used.
  • The dm1 has an 11.6-inch glossy display. It appears to be comparable to other 11.6” ultra-thins. It is also bright enough for daily use. It opens up to 130 degrees.
  • Sound quality is very good, not surprising considering it uses Altec Lansing speakers.
  • The Pavilion dm1 is generally quiet with low fan noise levels. It’s one of the quietest ultra-thins on the market right now.
  • Touchpad is large but average. The main complaint is that the mouse buttons are noisy and stiff. It also doesn’t support multi-touch gestures.
  • The battery lasted for just under 4.5 hours under real-world usage.
  • The 6-cell battery is completely flush with the chassis.
  • The dm1 has low heat build-up, although it can get a little warm on the left palm rest area.
  • The microphone has very good quality, both clear and loud. The 0.3MP webcam wasn’t so great in low light conditions.

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