Reviews of the HP Pavilion dv3-2155mx
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CNET Review
The Good: Nearly day-long battery life; compact design; includes small Media Center remote control; imprint finish helps it stand out from the laptop crowd.
The Bad: Massive nine-cell battery is awkward and uncomfortable; lacks 802.11n Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet; glossy touch pad is uncomfortable.
The Bottom Line: Its massive battery extends awkwardly from the bottom of the laptop, but the HP Pavilion dv3-2155mx is an otherwise compact thin-and-light laptop that should get students to class and back on a single charge.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 166610 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: 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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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: Can HP's 13.3in laptop retain its lustre with a few budget conscious adjustments?
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v3.co.uk
Review Summary: 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 doesn't skimp in any particular area. At between two to four hours depending on the task, battery life could be ...
Manufacturer: HP
Part number: NV149UA#ABA
General
- Recommended Use Home use
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 12.9 in
- Depth 8.7 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 4.9 lbs
- Localization English / United States
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 / 2.1 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 500 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
- CD / DVD read speed 8x
- Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro
Display
- Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features BrightView, LED-backlit
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 1759 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards SRS Premium Sound
- Audio Output Features Altec Lansing speakers
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
- Interfaces 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - HDMI, 1 x Storage / Hi-Speed USB - Hi-Speed USB / eSATA, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Remote control - Infrared
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Features Power-on password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Power provided 65 Watt
Battery
- Technology 9-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
- Software Muvee Reveal, Microsoft Works, CyberLink DVD Suite, HP Help and Support, HP MediaSmart Suite, HP Recovery Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Total Care Advisor, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5
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