I was looking for a lightweight, well-built smaller format laptop with great features and this one fits the bill nicely.
The HDMI connector was a must as I wanted to be able to hook it to my plasma tv and watch BBC iPlayer stuff. Unfortunately the sound isn't configured to run over the HDMI ... Read review
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your notebook or charge the battery from electrical power outlets. If you are running your computer on AC power with a battery installed, the adapter charges the battery (if needed) and maintains its charge. When the system is off, the AC adapter will charge the battery and then maintain its charge.
Postage & Packaging:Check Site. Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
This Replacement Laptop AC Power Adapter/Charger for your laptop enables you to operate ... more
your notebook or charge the battery from electrical power outlets. If you are running your computer on AC power with a battery installed, the adapter charges the battery (if needed) and maintains its charge. When the system is off, the AC adapter will charge the battery and then maintain its charge.
Postage & Packaging:Check Site. Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
This Replacement Laptop AC Power Adapter/Charger for your laptop enables you to operate ... more
your notebook or charge the battery from electrical power outlets. If you are running your computer on AC power with a battery installed, the adapter charges the battery (if needed) and maintains its charge. When the system is off, the AC adapter will charge the battery and then maintain its charge.
Postage & Packaging:Check Site. Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
This Replacement Laptop AC Power Adapter/Charger for your laptop enables you to operate ... more
your notebook or charge the battery from electrical power outlets. If you are running your computer on AC power with a battery installed, the adapter charges the battery (if needed) and maintains its charge. When the system is off, the AC adapter will charge the battery and then maintain its charge.
Postage & Packaging:Check Site. Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
This Replacement Laptop AC Power Adapter/Charger for your laptop enables you to operate ... more
your notebook or charge the battery from electrical power outlets. If you are running your computer on AC power with a battery installed, the adapter charges the battery (if needed) and maintains its charge. When the system is off, the AC adapter will charge the battery and then maintain its charge.
Postage & Packaging:Check Site. Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
This Replacement Laptop AC Power Adapter/Charger for your laptop enables you to operate ... more
your notebook or charge the battery from electrical power outlets. If you are running your computer on AC power with a battery installed, the adapter charges the battery (if needed) and maintains its charge. When the system is off, the AC adapter will charge the battery and then maintain its charge.
Postage & Packaging:Check Site. Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
This Replacement Laptop AC Power Adapter/Charger for your laptop enables you to operate ... more
your notebook or charge the battery from electrical power outlets. If you are running your computer on AC power with a battery installed, the adapter charges the battery (if needed) and maintains its charge. When the system is off, the AC adapter will charge the battery and then maintain its charge.
Postage & Packaging:Check Site. Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
This Replacement Laptop AC Power Adapter/Charger for your laptop enables you to operate ... more
your notebook or charge the battery from electrical power outlets. If you are running your computer on AC power with a battery installed, the adapter charges the battery (if needed) and maintains its charge. When the system is off, the AC adapter will charge the battery and then maintain its charge.
Postage & Packaging:Check Site. Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
(+) Using the Intel Pentium dual-core T3400 processor and integrated Intel GMA X4500HD chip with high- (-) Heavy in weight, taking too long time to shutdown.
Advantages: Lightweight, high build quality, fast processor, cool when in use, feature-packed Disadvantages: Invisible writing on keys, headphone connectors on front edge
I was looking for a lightweight, well-built smaller format laptop with great features and this one fits the bill nicely.
The HDMI connector was a must as I wanted to be able to hook it to my plasma tv and watch BBC iPlayer stuff. Unfortunately the sound isn't configured to run over the HDMI connector easily. I have fiddled around and managed to get it to work sometimes but the help feature isn't, well, that helpful.
Sound ... ...up to its promise of portability. The processor is fast and battery life good. It is amazingly cool underneath which is a boon when using on your lap for long periods. My work's Lenovo X61 is like a furnace in this regard.
The screen is bright and with great definition but susceptible to becoming much darker from fairly small changes in viewing angle.
I was looking for a lightweight, well-built smaller format laptop with great features and this one fits the bill nicely.
The HDMI connector was a must as I wanted to be able to hook it to my plasma tv and watch BBC iPlayer stuff. Unfortunately the sound isn't configured to run over the HDMI connector easily. I have fiddled around and managed to get it to work sometimes but the help feature isn't, well, that helpful.
Sound is impressive from such a small laptop and it's lived up to its promise of portability. The processor is fast and battery life good. It is amazingly cool underneath which is a boon when using on your lap for long periods. My work's Lenovo X61 is like a furnace in this regard.
The screen is bright and with great definition but susceptible to becoming much darker from fairly small changes in viewing angle.
The quality of construction is great.
Gripes: The classy looking bronze-coloured keys look great in the shop but in anything other than full light, it's impossible to see the lettering. I am a nearly a touch typist yet struggle all the time. Couldn't the letters be back lit or the writing be white on bronze? The headphone connectors are at the front which is annoying if using it in bed with your knees up as it slide towards your waist and digs the headphone jack into your belly. Serves me right for watching TV in bed I guess.
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
1 x remote control - infrared
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Remote control
Power
Power Device
External
Battery
Technology
6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty
1
Operating system / software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Software
Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Microsoft Windows Movie Maker, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), HP MediaSmart Suite, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Windows DVD Maker, Microsoft Windows Mail, Microsoft Windows Media Center, Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery, CyberLink DVD Suite, HP Total Care Advisor, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial), HP DVD Play
Environmental standards
EPA Energy Star Compliant
Yes
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Manufacturer's product description
HP Pavilion dv3 sports an AMD Turion Ultra X2 mobile processor ranging from 2GHz to 2.4GHz, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 400GB hard drive and ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics. You can also expect WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, a 13.3-inch LED BrightView backlit display, built-in DVD burner, and ExpressCard slot. HP dv3 has HDMI and an eSATA ports.
