I'm considering buying the new HP Pavilion dv3-4050ea but I haven't found any reviews or people's experiences about it. Does anyone have it or played with one?
I would like to know if it heats too much (is it comfortable on your lap?) and what is the battery life in light/internet usage scenario.
Details about it:
* Intel Core i5-450M Processor 2.4 GHz, Level 3 cache 3 MB
* 13.3" 1366 x 768 diagonal High-Definition LED HP BrightView
* 4 GB DDR3 (2 x 2048 MB, max: 8GB)
* 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
* SATA optical drive: LightScribe SuperMulti DVDR/RW with
Double Layer Support
* ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450 Graphics (switchable), up to
2202 MB total graphics memory with 512 MB DDR3 dedicated
* HP TrueVision Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone
* Altec Lansing speakers
* 3 USB 2.0 ports (3rd shared with eSATA port)
* HDMI output
* Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
* 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth wireless networking
* 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards,
MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro or xD Picture
cards
* Weight: 2.085 kg / 4.6lbs
* 6-cell lithium-ion battery
Product page
Thanks
Reply 1 : HP Pavilion dv3-4050ea opinions
I actually ordered this laptop yesterday so it should come early next week. if anyone can tell me what possible issues to look out for that would be great also if anyone has some questions ill be happy to answer them when I get it.
Reply 2 : HP Pavilion dv3-4050ea opinions
Hi guys how did you get on with this laptop? I'm considering it too but there isn't much info out there for it. Thanks 
Reply 3 : HP Pavilion dv3-4050ea opinions
hi guys, got my laptop today so i thought id just give a few first impressions.
overall im very impressed with the build quality, look and feel. its very quick and snappy in everything ive done so far. a big plus for me is the keyboard which is very well spaced and each key has great travel and clicky feel to them. the track pad really isnt as bad as what alot of reviews said about other laptops, it just needs a little time to get use to it (not as good as a mbp trackpad but w7 is better than osx imo).
the screen is really good too and isnt as reflective as i expected and is fine at about 50% brightness.
A couple of issues i found is that use can hear the fan but its not that annoying and music easily masks this even at low volume. Two more issues i found was that the speak seems to click when i do certain things ie click on weblinks which I know its supposed too anyway but is dosnt sound normal to me; the other problem i have is that the fingerprint reader really dosnt work. I dont think its broken its just that the device manager dosnt detect it and no amount of fiddling with drivers seems to provide a fix.
in all im very happy with the laptop and i would be very happy to recommend it, ill post pictures and info if anyone is interested.
overall im very impressed with the build quality, look and feel. its very quick and snappy in everything ive done so far. a big plus for me is the keyboard which is very well spaced and each key has great travel and clicky feel to them. the track pad really isnt as bad as what alot of reviews said about other laptops, it just needs a little time to get use to it (not as good as a mbp trackpad but w7 is better than osx imo).
the screen is really good too and isnt as reflective as i expected and is fine at about 50% brightness.
A couple of issues i found is that use can hear the fan but its not that annoying and music easily masks this even at low volume. Two more issues i found was that the speak seems to click when i do certain things ie click on weblinks which I know its supposed too anyway but is dosnt sound normal to me; the other problem i have is that the fingerprint reader really dosnt work. I dont think its broken its just that the device manager dosnt detect it and no amount of fiddling with drivers seems to provide a fix.
in all im very happy with the laptop and i would be very happy to recommend it, ill post pictures and info if anyone is interested.
Reply 4 : HP Pavilion dv3-4050ea opinions
Good stuff. I had a look at it in Dixons and its pretty nice, compact, and the screen seems reasonable as well. Seemed pretty light but didn't have the battery in at the time. It could be a bit more solid (think my Dell Studio 15 is a bit tougher) but fine if you ask me.
Decisions decisions! let me know if you notice anything else good or bad about it
Decisions decisions! let me know if you notice anything else good or bad about it
Reply 5 : HP Pavilion dv3-4050ea opinions
well i've had it a few days now and im still happy with it apart from the fingerprint scanner still not working. after spending the best part of 3 days trying to fix it, i've given up and I called Hp support and they are going to pick it up tomorrow. I would still defiantly recommend it as its very solid to the touch and looks the part on my desk.
Reply 6 : HP Pavilion dv3-4050ea opinions
do you mind putting up some pictures?
Also comment on the built in cooling system perhaps?
Also comment on the built in cooling system perhaps?
Reply 7 : HP Pavilion dv3-4050ea opinions
ordered mine yesterday - will arrive while I'm in Ibiza so as soon as I'm back will post comments.
750 from PC World with discount code (despite normally telling my clients NEVER buy from PC World, for the discount I thought definitely worth it!)
750 from PC World with discount code (despite normally telling my clients NEVER buy from PC World, for the discount I thought definitely worth it!)
Reply 8 : HP Pavilion dv3-4050ea opinions
Did anyones come with a remote?
Reply 9 : HP Pavilion dv3-4050ea opinions
for those lucky owners, how about the battery life? 'cause I am thinking about buying this but the weight and the battery life are crucial for me.
In my opinion 2kg is heavy, but it worth with such a good performance, so if the battery life is up to 6h with a normal use and with the wifi on, for sure I will buy it!
In my opinion 2kg is heavy, but it worth with such a good performance, so if the battery life is up to 6h with a normal use and with the wifi on, for sure I will buy it!
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