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The HP dv3 is a compact little notebook, but for a Core i3 system it is expensive. That’s at least partly down to its unique feature: a 13.3in touchscreen, enabling you to control games and applications with the power of a simple prod. It’s a feature t...
A likeable notebook, with a compact frame, a touchscreen display and luxurious styling...
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The words “acquired taste” were seemingly invented for the HP Pavilion dv3-2230ea. Loading it up with a swirly design that has the distinct look of flowers isn’t going to be everyones idea of a lush laptop. But aside from the rather off kilter looks...
Touchscreen, loads of RAM...
Design flourishes, expensive...
An average laptop given the edge by a touch panel...
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Laptops with touchscreens are nothing new. Take HP's own TX2, for example, or Toshiba's excellent Portege M750. The TouchSmart dv3 trumps them all, however, by adding an iPhone-like multitouch panel to the latest revision of its 13.3in chassis. So can...
Multitouch screen. Sturdy design...
No killer multitouch apps. Heavy. Poor battery life...
With a bulky design and no clever multitouch apps, the dv3 isn't quite as revolutionary as the screen technology promises...
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HPs Pavilion range represents the companys consumer laptops. Featuring glossy plastics and bold patterning they are highly stylised, but they also boast impressive performance and features which give them a broad appeal. Here we take a look at the Pa...
Lots of features, Amazing battery life...
Screen isnt too inspiring...
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Video review: Hewlett-Packard bills the dv3 as an entertainment machine but we couldnt quite figure out why. While the Altec Lansing SRS speakers are good at creating a pseudo-surround effect, they are still tinny. The HDMI port can be useful in conne...
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Recently we took our first look at the HP Pavilion dv3 range in the shape of the dv3-2055ea . We went away very impressed, particularly due to the excellent battery life, massive 500GB hard drive and generous features on offer given the £750 price. Now we...
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If you're after portability and power then the 13in form factor has long been the best option. There have been numerous excellent examples in this arena over the last year or two, including the now discontinued Dell XPS M1330 , the outstanding Sony VAIO Z...
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The budget-minded HP Pavilion dv3 laptop gets a lot of things right in its design and delivers just the right amount of style - not to mention supplying all the right ports to get your multimedia mobilised. But the HP Pavilion dv3 also has enough dr...
The HP Pavilion dv3 is a bit of an odd bird when it comes to an up-or-down recommendation. The performance is lacklustre on paper, but we didnt have any major holdups in everyday use. We didnt like the touchpad, which kept trying to second-guess our...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-12-14 11:42:49
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I recently reviewed the HP dm1, which comes packed with the AMD Fusion APU. While that 11.6” ultraportable is a decent performer for its size and price, those looking for a lot more power without sacrificing much in terms of price and size will want to...
Very powerful, Good keyboard, Doesn't get too hot under constant load, Compact size...
Low battery time...
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When we last saw the HP Pavilion series, they had gone from shiny, metallic plastic, to still shiny metallic plastic, but with nice HP Imprint patterns on the notebook. The newest refresh however, bumps things up with yet more tweaks to the overall design...
Sleek and sexy design, Decent performance...
Short battery life...
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We found out in this review whether or not the dv3-2390eg can operate other facets of a notebook. What about the mobile aspects and the input devices? Is a lame office box hidden beneath the pretty glossy design, or rather a high-performing, of a handy 13...
Touch panel, Good application performance, Solid construction, Keyboard with good feedback, Useable runtimes, Hybrid graphics...
TFT isn't antiglare, Low contrasts, Relatively dark TFT, Smooth buttons, touch pad, Heavy weight, Limited gaming performance, Loud under load, always can be heard, Droning effect of the HDD, High idle power consumption...
The HP Pavilion dv3-2390eg (VY336EA) is a small entertainer in a handy 13.3 inch package. Although the high-gloss Mini is very heavy for the subnotebook class at 2.380 kg, it does still have the kind of performance worthy of a middle-class multimedia note...
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by Florian Wimmer 12/13/2009 Hewlett Packard has been on a trip through past decades since a few years in view of its notebook design. Especially floral wallpaper patterns and the gleaming chrome cars of the 60's seem to appeal to HP designers. But th...
Good workmanship, Numerous, sensibly placed ports, A lot of supplies, Touchscreen, Cool...
Only an average display, Many smudge attracting surfaces, Obtrusive fan...
Touch sensitive display, slim design, glossy surfaces. HP's Pavilion dv3 could be described this way with few words. However, you'd be keeping a few of the notebook's weak points secret Especially the permanently existent fan can peeve you after a while...
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The HP Pavilion dv3-2155mx is a solid choice for a laptop. Its compact size and excellent battery life make it ideal for use on the run. The fashion-conscious will like its unique aesthetic qualities, and videophiles will definitely appreciate its 16:9 display.
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Shrink the system and bulk up the battery: Its not rocket science, but its a winning recipe for portable PC design. HP does it with the Pavilion dv3-2150us ($849.98 list), which reduces the companys desktop-replacement media-center platform—compl...
Great battery life. Nice screen, keyboard, and multimedia remote control. Just five pounds including optical drive.
Creaky integrated graphics. Blu-ray and Bluetooth not included.
A compact laptop with a big battery, the HP Pavilion dv3-2150us is an appealing alternative to its big-screen multimedia centers...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2015-03-01 11:59:11
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If you spend a lot of time on the road with a laptop, youll appreciate a model that can do more than just present PowerPoint slides and crunch Excel spreadsheets. Ignore its slightly frivolous epithet, and thats just what youll get with the HP Pavil...
Excellent baseline specification; compact and stylish; good selection of ports.
Middling battery life; 3D graphics only so-so.
With an SRP of £799 and low-key good looks courtesy of two HP Imprint designs, the HP Pavilion dv3-2055ea is a well-specified laptop that doesnt skimp in any particular area. At between two to four hours depending on the task, battery life could be b...
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But the HP Pavilion dv3 also has enough drawbacks to keep us from wholeheartedly recommending it.To hit its appealing price, the HP Pavilion dv3 ships with AMD's 2.3GHz Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile ZM-84 CPU. That configuration, combined with 4GB...
The HP Pavilion dv3 is a bit of an odd bird when it comes to an up-or-down recommendation. The performance is lacklustre on paper, but we didn't have any major holdups in everyday use. We didn't like the touchpad, which kept trying to second-guess our...
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The budget-minded Hewlett-Packard Pavilion dv3 laptop gets a lot of things right in its design and delivers just the right amount of style--not to mention supplying all the right ports to get your multimedia mobilized. But it also has enough drawbacks...
Speciallytreated keyboard, Great variety of ports...
Incredibly twitchy touchpad, Microscopic function keys...
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about.com Updated:
2015-03-01 11:59:11
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HPs Pavilion dv3 has a very different look from their other Pavilion laptops thanks to its bronze color. Some may enjoy it but I find the color a bit distracting. In terms of performance, it is decent as a general purpose laptop in a sma...
Realtively Low Cost for 13.3inch Laptop, Improved 3D Integrated Graphics, Direct Order Units Can Be Greatly Customized...
AMD Processor Does Lag Behind Intels Offerings, Bronze Color Is Different and May Not Appeal to All...
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