Netbook Review UK

HP Pavilion DM1 Dual Core NetbookHP Pavilion DM1 Dual Core NetbookPavilion

Netbooked has put up a review of HP’s new contender in the ‘smaller than a netbook, but smaller than a laptop’ otherwise known as the ‘thin and lights’.  It’s a 11.6″ screened machine, running an Intel SU2300 CULV (dual core 1.2ghz) processor with 3gb of RAM.  Coming in at £469.99, the HP is certainly not less expensive than a fully fledged laptop, however, it is considerably smaller and lighter (just 1.46kg) and manages to eek out about 5 hours on its 6 cell lithium ion battery.

The rest of the review was mostly good news for the DM1 as well.  They found that high definition 720p video playback was possible on the DM1′s 1366×768 pixel display, although 1080p was only possible after installing the Beta 10.1 flash player which supports hardware video.  Praise was also in store for the the excellent sound quality (thanks to Altec Lansing), low fan noise, minimal keyboard flex, and an impressive microphone.  The DM1 was slightly let down by a cramped keyboard, and its touchpad which has ‘creaky and stiff buttons’ and no multi-touch support.

So overall, it looks like a pretty good effort by HP.  Check out the full specs after the break, as well as a few more pictures.

Specs as tested were:

This model is currently for sale at Amazon UK for £469.99

• Intel Celeron SU2300 (dual-core, 1.2GHz) Processor (SU4100, 1.3GHz also available)
• 11.6” 1366 x 768 display (glossy, 208 cd/m2)
• Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit OS)
• 2GB DDR3 RAM (1GB soldered on board)
• 250GB HDD (5400RPM, 2.5″ SATA)
• Intel GS45 Chipset / GMA 4500MHD Graphics
• 802.11b/g Wi-Fi (no Bluetooth or wireless N on my model)
• 10/100 LAN
• 5-in-1 Card Reader, HDMI, VGA, single audio jack (mic and headphones), LAN, 3x USB 2.0, Kensington lock
• 0.3MP Webcam
• Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers, HD Audio
• 6-Cell Li-ion Battery (10.8V, 4910mAh, 55Wh – rated at 8 hours)
• 3.26 lbs / 1.48 kg Weight (6-cell battery)

HP DM1 Unboxing

HP DM1 Sim Card Slot