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There's no doubt that the buzz around Beats is loud these days. The brand fronted by beatmaster general Dr Dre and record producer extraordinaire Jimmy Iovine has done wonders to revitalise the concept of quality audio in the digital age, which is to b...
Beats Audio sound technology, good range of ports...
Slowish processor, casing feels a bit cheap...
The HP Pavilion dm4 is certainly styled for its target market -- basically the sort of people who rejoice in the public display of Beats Audio headphones -- and it's a decent workhorse of a device. Don't get one if you plan on doing some intense gaming...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2014-05-29 01:42:36
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The dm4 Beats Audio Edition has a TN screen with 1366 x 768 pixels—a resolution that's pretty common in this kind of laptop. The glossy finish isn't so great when using the notebook outdoors, however, as shiny screens are more prone to glare and reflec...
Processing power, Good finish, Decent battery life (4 hrs 20 mins), Backlit keyboard...
Lowgrade screen (poor contrast, inaccurate colours), Glossy screen, Limited performances in games...
The HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition laptop gives a good level of performance for the money, as well as a nice design and finish, and a decent battery life. However, the audio quality and screen aren't quite good enough to make this a five-star notebook...
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The HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition does a lot for a little. The moderately priced laptop boasts sturdy, striking design, powerful speakers, a generous allotment of external ports, good battery life, and an Intel Core i5 processor. It's not perfect in ev...
The HP dm4 Beats Edition didn't score the highest ratings in our lab tests, and it in some ways it certainly leaves you wanting. But for under £1,000 this laptop will do most anything you need it to do (gaming aside) with respectable efficiency - all w...
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HP’s partnership with Beats Audio has already spawned a special edition version of its high-end Envy laptop, but until now there were no mid-range models with Beats branding. Enter the DM4, a 14in laptop small enough to take on the move, decked out in...
A powerful 14in laptop that can handle some light gaming, but there are better 15in models...
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For $999, the HP Pavilion dm4-3000 Beats Edition notebook is a good buy. It has a nice style, it's comfortable to use and it houses a solid configuration that's helmed by an Intel Core i5-2430M CPU. At 14in and 2kg, it's not an overly big or heavy note...
Comfortable to use, Good audio, Decent performance and battery life...
Glossy screen, 5400rpm drive, Troublesome DVD burner...
Nice styling, above-average audio reproduction, a decent configuration and good user comfort make the Pavilion dm4-3000 beats Edition is a worthy choice for everyday use. It's a well-rounded 2kg machine that's not overly expensive and we enjoyed using it...
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Can't afford one of HP's Envy 14 Spectre designer Ultrabooks? Worry not, if you want to stand out without stretching your wallet too much there's always the ‘premium' Beats range of Dr. Dre-certified HP laptops, finished in a rather fetching combination o...
Slick red-on-black design, Red-backlit keyboard, Dedicated graphics, Decent ergonomics, Strong battery life, Good speakers...
Average screen, Overpriced, Slow hard drive, No Blu-ray option...
If you were planning on getting a pair of Beats Solo HD headphones, HP's Pavilion dm4-3000ea Beats Edition is worth considering for its style, good speakers, comfortable ergonomics, decent battery life and unique red keyboard backlighting. However, if you...
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T3.com
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2014-05-29 01:42:36
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HP's tiny 14-inch dm4 Pavilion range was relatively non-descript but the company has teamed up with the good Dr Dre to add a touch of audio fidelity with its Beats technology. The HP Pavilion dm4-3000ea Beats Edition has been given a beautiful Beats-i...
Beats design upgrade, Beats audio sounds, Great multimedia all rounder...
Price hike not great value, Weak multi touch trackpad, Too much bloatware...
Beats audio technology has really taken off and, what we once thought was a dodgy marketing partnership with Dr Dre, is actually turning out to be superior audio for laptops. T3 already rates Beats by Dre headphones and the same care and attention ha...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-05-29 01:42:36
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HP's Pavilion range was never going to offer the same 'wow factor' as its premium Envy line and we couldn't pick out its previous dm4 Pavilion in a line up.But HP's new dm4-3000ea Pavilion Beats Edition is far from anonymous.Thanks to the ubiquity of Beat...
Excellent audio quality, Decent performance, Good screen, Build quality...
Unresponsive touch on trackpad, Could have more grunt...
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Selling for $999 (or over $100 less at retail), the HP Pavilion dm4-3011tx is an ultraportable notebook catering to those seeking both portability and good sound quality. The Beats Audio branding was omnipresent, and it’s actually pretty appealing. I...
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HP's Pavilion range was never going to offer the same 'wow factor' as its premium Envy line and we couldn't pick out its previous dm4 Pavilion in a line up. But HP's new dm4-3000ea Pavilion Beats Edition is far from anonymous. Thanks to the ubiquity of Be...
Excellent audio quality, Decent performance, Good screen, Build quality...
Unresponsive touch on trackpad, Could have more grunt...
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The HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition is a multimedia notebook with a slim form factor. HP is marketing the dm4 with a Beats Audio theme and with an emphasis on its affordability and ability to offer decent performance.OverviewBuild & Design The first thing y...
Fantastic audio quality, Good performance at this price point, Appealing design, Lots of value...
Difficult to see the keyboard in the dark (without the backlight), Washed out display...
If you're in the market for a 14-inch multimedia notebook, we urge you to consider the HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition. Marketed by HP as the ultimate audio noteook, it really was able to deliver exceptional audio quality – even using typical tiny earbuds...
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When you think about a company like HP, you probably don’t think about innovation. They’re an old company, one that now has a massive market and lots of customers to worry about losing. Common sense says they are more likely to be slow and cautious...
There is a lot to like about the dm4t Beats Edition, particularly as configured here. The 1600x900 display offers a lot of usable space and the performance is excellent, both in benchmarks and in subjective real-world use. The combination of a fast Core i...
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The HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition does a lot for a little. The moderately priced laptop boasts sturdy, striking design, powerful speakers, a generous allotment of external ports, good battery life, and an Intel Core i5 processor. It's not perfect in ev...
Loud, clear audio with subwoofer, Aesthetically pleasing, sturdy, low-profile design...
Poor gaming experience, Trackpad's poor response...
Though lacking in graphics performance, the HP dm4 Beats Edition features great design and sound at a good starting price...
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Blame, or thank, the MacBook: Most of the notebooks showing up in our labs lately are coming encased in brushed- or polished-metal chassis—an understated, elegant look that catches the eye. The only problem with the big move to metal: It also makes them l...
Superior sound system, Strong performance for price, bolstered by SSD cache, Striking, unique appearance, High-resolution display...
Screen could be slightly brighter, Fingerprint-prone...
This hip laptop performs well and has superb audio, making it an excellent choice for young users looking to complete their Dr. Dre Beats tech ensemble. (Others will like it, too.) Read More...
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HP has given its popular Pavilion dm4 the Beats treatment, painting the entire chassis black and giving the keyboard a menacingly cool red backlight. But good looks isn't the only reason to pick up this unique laptop. The HP Pavilion dm4-3090se Beats E...
Appealing design, Strong overall performance, Zippy boot time, Relatively loud speakers, High-resolution display...
Chassis picks up fingerprints, Mediocre graphics performance, Keys a little mushy...
The HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition delivers strong performance, a fast boot time, and plenty of audio oomph in a striking design.
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The HP Pavilion dm4 Beats edition adds Beats Audio to the portable dm4 14-inch notebook frame, but that's not all that sets this special edition apart from the average dm4.HP packs in a flash hard drive for faster resume from sleep, a high-resolution matt...
High resolution matte display, Beats Audio, Hybrid hard drive...
Mediocre keyboard...
The HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition delivers great sound and performance with an elegant design. Despite the keyboard issues and integrated graphics performance the HP Pavilion dm4 Beats edition offers a lot of value. The HP software extras and great...
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While HP isn't the only proponent of Beats Electronics, they are definitely one of the largest. So large, in fact, that the manufacturer has branded an entire notebook model after the Beats Audio sound system. Enter the Pavilion dm4-3090se , a multimedia...
Stylish red and black design, Excellent CPU and HDD/SSD performance all-around, Rubber texture, Quiet fan noise and optical drive, Low temperatures when stressed, High resolution matte display, Backlit keys...
Starting price, Plastic case, Fingerprint magnet, Shallow keys, Small touchpad, Tight port placement, Average outdoor usability...
Drawing a final impression on the HP dm4-3090se is difficult. On the positive side, the notebook reflects its price reasonably well in key areas including the sleek designs, rubber padding, red backlit keys, high resolution display, respectable sound outp...
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examiner.com Updated:
2017-11-16 01:52:56
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PROCESSOR:2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2450M Processor 2.50GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.10GHzOPERATING SYSTEM:Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)DISPLAY:14.0-inch diagonal HD3 BrightView LED-backlit display (1366 x 768)MEM...
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Sit back and sprinkle a few new processors into its Pavilion line up? Nope, that's exactly what HP didn't do this year when it came to refreshing its successful multimedia laptop brand. Instead, it has remade the entire series by subbing plastic for metal...
Striking new design Affordable priceGreat chiclet keyboard...
Very flaky touchpad Poor viewing angles Lots of preloaded crapware...
It continues to be a real real shame that the one real issue we have with HP's laptops continues to be something we consider to be fairly standard and simple technology these days. Honestly, we don't need anything fancy when it comes to a touchpad -- just...
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Delivering a striking metal design and fast Core i5 performance, the HP dm4 packs practically everything you could want in a thin-and-light notebook. This 4.4-pound machine (starting at $729; $904 as configured) also sports an excellent webcam, and ins...
Elegant aluminum and magenesium design, Fast hard drive, Great webcam with sharp sound, Cool operation, Instant-on web browsing...
Finicky touchpad, Mediocre gaming scores, Slow boot time...
A head-turning design meets Core i5 power in this highly portable 14-inch machine.
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