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xenos

12:46 AM on 16 February, 2010

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"All the same, compared to Intel powered systems - which tend to run very cool - the dm3 does produce more heat."

This is just naff. My 'Intel powered system', (an HP DV5-1098xx with a 35W T9500 CPU) burns my lap whilst just surfing the web, the CPU will happily get to 90 C, unless its on a desk. If your making a comparison, tell us what your comparing it to please!

All the same the laptop looks like a bit of a bargain, very nice finish. I wish you could spec a backlit keyboard though! And tbh its about time AMD released some better dual core chips for laptops..

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blyndy

1:46 AM on 16 February, 2010

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This looks like a nice notebook, I don't need the disc drive and I appreciate a good keyboard, the networking would be fast enough for me. I'm not a fan of glossy screens though (asus has been the worst offender making grease-magnets eg the Eee 1101HA, although their new Eee PC M101MT is finally a break from that trend)

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AndyVandervell

9:26 AM on 16 February, 2010

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@xenos: That particular comment was in reference to other Intel CULV laptops, not full-power systems. Perhaps I should have made that clearer. :)

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Neil B

9:35 AM on 16 February, 2010

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I bought this laptop last October and I have to say I've been very impressed. I bought it as a low powered/portable alternative to my main PC for a bit of web browsing and a few other bits. But it's just as capable as my main PC and I find myself using this more. The only downside for me is the battery life isn't as good as I'd hoped. Even with the brightness turned right down I can only get a few hours of web-browsing between charges.

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Ed

9:51 AM on 16 February, 2010

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@Neil B: Out of interest, could you be more specific on 'a few hours'? Two? Five?

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Neil B

10:44 AM on 16 February, 2010

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"A few" = 3. In my book anyway ;-)

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John McLean

11:39 AM on 16 February, 2010

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Given is is 24.8-31.8mm thick, it seems unreasonable for HP to suggest there is no room for an integrated optical drive - the 13.3" MacBook Pro is 24.1mm at its thickest (and at 2.04 kg only a smidgeon over the HP's 1.9kg in mass) and incorporates a slot loading superdrive with consummate ease. But then I guess you get what you pay for...

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Orinj

11:40 AM on 16 February, 2010

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This is almost what I need. A backlit keyboard and sleep powered USB would have been the icing on the cake. Are there any laptops out there with these extra features?

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Aidan

11:44 AM on 16 February, 2010

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Apologies for bypassing the Trusted Reviews price comparison, but this is available at Amazon for £450 (today at least - they have a habit of jumping prices around). That's got to make this a massive bargain.

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AndyVandervell

12:13 PM on 16 February, 2010

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@John McLean: You shouldn't underestimate the engineering challenges in integrating a drive like that and keeping costs/weight down. As you say, that's why the MacBook Pro costs as much as it does.<br />

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@Aidan: Amazon is actually listed on our shopping, but the price hasn't updated yet. In any case that's a massive deal, nice spot.

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betelgeus

4:09 PM on 16 February, 2010

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bit anal but is ethernet really pronounced eeeethernet as in the video review,gee I spent my whole live pronouncing it without any stresses.

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Gordon394

4:11 PM on 16 February, 2010

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@betelgeus - yep, Eeeethernet I'm afraid. Time to relearn ;)

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Andy0d2

4:07 PM on 17 February, 2010

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Just got a TM2 - very similar in many ways. It does have a touchscreen on it though. You guys should really check it out.

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Etoile

10:29 AM on 18 February, 2010

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@NeilB or anyone

What's the fan noise like? Could you have it next to your bed. My Sony VGN was a like a hair dryer, my Samsung Netbook has almost no noise at all. Also have you used the Bluetooth for 3G tethering to a mobile phone? Could somebody explain to me what the "perceived" weakness of the WiFi adapter, I didn't understand this point. My 3G router is "IEEE 802.11g/b" whatever that means.

Thanks in advance.

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Neil B

3:33 PM on 18 February, 2010

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@Etoile, I haven't noticed the fan noise to be particularly loud but then I normally have my headphones on/the TV on in the background/the misses talking so it's hard to say what it'd be like in a quiet room at night. I think the perceived network weakness is the fact that the Eeeeeeethernet (sic) is not gigabit and the wifi isn't 'n'. The fact your router isn't 'n' either won't matter to you anyway.

As for tethering via Bluetooth, I've not tried it yet but your Bluetooth connection will be the bottle-neck here so don't expect a 3G internet connection.

Neil.

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Etoile

9:55 PM on 18 February, 2010

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Thanks Neil. Missus yapping away. LOL

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Wholesome

4:52 AM on 20 March, 2010

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I'm considering getting this laptop, and heard rumors that the CPU and wireless have been upgraded:

http://www.amazon.com/Pavilion-DM3-1140US-13-3-Inch-Laptop-Silver/dp/B00318CG8M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1269059188&sr=8-2

Can you guys help me out and let me know if the SU4100 Intel CPU would possibly run better than the AMD?

And if the 802.11a/b/g/n wireless is better than the b/g or the same? (sorry i don't know the difference)

Thanks in advance for any help.

-hanshi (States)

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Were it not for the somewhat sluggish network connectivity, we'd probably award the Pavilion dm3-1020ea a 9/10. All the same, it still gets a Recommended Award thanks to outstanding design, decent performance and a keyboard whose quality belies the affordable asking price. Anyone in need of a flexible, portable laptop will find the dm3 an excellent servant. Read full review

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By Andy Vandervell
Reviewed 16 February 2010
Updated 26 May 2011

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