Hi,

There seems to be an arrival of new hp models : the g and pavilion series.

I went to midvalley and played with the g4 (14inch) for a while. It comes in many great colors : blue, red, grey ...but only the red and grey seem available. The red one is The laptop is in an all glossy finish, but the plastics used are of very good quality and don't flex. The design is very nice : the colors used are very "chic", the lid matches the palm rest and it's very minimalistic. I also liked the metal hinges, that do not wobble under heavy pressure (unlike any other laptop with plastic hinges). Overall, the build quality and design are impressive

However, no usb 3.0

For 2300rm (or something like that ), you can get these specs :

Intel core i5 2nd generation
4 gb ram
500 gb hard drive
Ati radeon hd 6470
6-cell battery with 4,25 hours of battery life

Note : I am not a 100 % about the specs (especially the battery life).

Here's the link of a video :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kuy_owGH940

Currently no reviews

I did not play with the pavilion too much, it seemed overpriced

Too new to have reviews?
Just watched the video, man its very glossy (just like my current M500), definitely a NO from me
Glossiness is a trend of the past

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Apr 17 2011, 02:54 PM

Well, I miss this trend as nowadays laptops are silver, black and grey since the new trend of metal. It's kind of boring. I don't mind gloss as long as it's colorful (red, blue, orange or green ) and bright, so that the fingerprints and smudge are less apparent.

I have been using a silver laptop for quite some time, I need something to brighten up my day

However, does the gloss make the palm rest slippery ? Is it annoying ?

Now there are 3 new models of the g4 on the market, here are the specs :

HP Pavilion G4-1006TU (1899 rm)

2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3-2310M Processor (2.1 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
2048MB 1333MHz/ max to 8GB* DDR3 Memory (2048 X 1 pc)
500GB 5400rpm
14.0” diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)
Lightscribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
Bluetooth :Yes
802.11 b/g/n
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (64bit)
Intel ® HM65 Express Chipset
Intel® HD Graphics 3000,UMA HM65
Altec Lansing internal speakers, SRS Premium Sound
No Modem
Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Notebook keyboard with home roll keys,Touchpad supporting Multi-Touch gestures. With On/Off button.
3 USB 2.0,HDMI,VGA,RJ-45,1 Headphone out,Microphone in,Kensington® MicroSaver lock slot
Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader for Secure Digital cards & Multimedia cards
6-Cell Lithium-Ion (47Whr)
34.1cm(W)x 23.1cm(D)x 3.0cm(min H)/ 3.56cm (max H)
2.1kg (6-cell)
One year International Limited Warranty (parts/labor/carry-in)
Free Nylon Carrying Case
HP Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone,VGA
Color :Charcoal Grey

HP Pavilion G4-1007TX & G4-1024TX (1999 rm)

2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3-2310M Processor (2.1 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
2048MB 1333MHz/ max to 8GB* DDR3 Memory (2048 X 1 pc)
500GB 5400rpm
14.0” diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)
Lightscribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
Bluetooth :Yes
802.11 b/g/n
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit)
Intel ® HM65 Express Chipset
Radeon™ HD 6470M Graphics (switchable graphics) 1024MB GDDR3
Altec Lansing internal speakers, SRS Premium Sound
No Modem
Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Notebook keyboard with home roll keys,Touchpad supporting Multi-Touch gestures. With On/Off button.
3 USB 2.0,HDMI,VGA,RJ-45,1 Headphone out,Microphone in,Kensington® MicroSaver lock slot
Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader for Secure Digital cards & Multimedia cards
6-Cell Lithium-Ion (47Whr)
34.1cm(W)x 23.1cm(D)x 3.0cm(min H)/ 3.56cm (max H)
2.1kg (6-cell)
One year International Limited Warranty (parts/labor/carry-in)
Free Nylon Carrying Case
HP Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone,VGA
Color :Charcoal Grey & Sonoma Red

HP Pavilion G4-1009TX & G4-1025TX (2349 rm)

2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2410M Processor (2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.9 GHz,3MB L3 Cache)
4096MB 1333MHz/ max to 8GB* DDR3 Memory (2048 X 2 pcs)
640GB 5400rpm
14.0” diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)
Lightscribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
Bluetooth :Yes
802.11 b/g/n
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit)
Intel ® HM65 Express Chipset
Radeon™ HD 6470M Graphics (switchable graphics) 1024MB GDDR3
Altec Lansing internal speakers, SRS Premium Sound
No Modem
Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Notebook keyboard with home roll keys,Touchpad supporting Multi-Touch gestures. With On/Off button.
3 USB 2.0,HDMI,VGA,RJ-45,1 Headphone out,Microphone in,Kensington® MicroSaver lock slot
Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader for Secure Digital cards & Multimedia cards
6-Cell Lithium-Ion (47Whr)
34.1cm(W)x 23.1cm(D)x 3.0cm(min H)/ 3.56cm (max H)
2.1kg (6-cell)
One year International Limited Warranty (parts/labor/carry-in)
Free Nylon Carrying Case
HP Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone,VGA
Color :Charcoal Grey & Sonoma Red

Source : http://www.ncs.com.my/index.php?categoryID=8&offset=8

It would be nice to update the 14 inch laptop price list (on this forum) with these new models. Some people might be interested

This post has been edited by fo-fo-fo-fo: Apr 17 2011, 05:53 PM

HP Pavilion G4-1006TU is come with Windows 7 Home Basic 64bit

This post has been edited by marcus20125: Apr 17 2011, 04:20 PM

are you sure ? I copied the info from the source mentioned above. I have no idea

I might edit

This post has been edited by fo-fo-fo-fo: Apr 17 2011, 04:36 PM

http://h20386.www2.hp.com/MalaysiaStore/Bu...detail=P177656&

Pricelist updated, thanks for sharing
Iirc, there was a promotion for some of this units where 3 years warranties is offered, quite worth it I would say
Not sure whether the promotion is still on or not ...

The good thing about glossy materials is that it'll never look old even when your lappy is a few years old
But the bad thing is that they get dirty, very very easily, need to clean them almost everyday
And nope, they aren't slippery ~

in a world of mostly matte finish lappy currently available, this one look fresh n nice! nicer then Vaio C

LOL, I was going to recommend him a Vaio
Toshiba L series laptops are quite glossy as well, but they don't really look nice, abit too thick... And the colors are dull

ok fixed

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Added on April 17, 2011, 5:57 pmThere will be a new toshiba L7xx series coming soon

That being said, I doubt it will be nicer than the g series

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Added on April 17, 2011, 6:02 pmExactly, now I can buy a colorful laptop for less

Sure, there's the dell 14r but it's thick and heavy.

This post has been edited by fo-fo-fo-fo: Apr 17 2011, 06:02 PM

Yeah, the new L745/755 looks almost the same as the previous L645/655
As mentioned, they're quite thick, and hence not that nice... but as for reliability, you can count on Toshs, had recommended a few friends some L510, L645 etc. and all are still working well with no problems whatsoever

Hey, I am reviving this thread right now since I just bought the hp G4-1025TX (red). It came with a carrying bag (that's a little tiny ) and an optical mouse.

So far :

- seems to run cool (the fan blows cool air when the laptop is idle)
- the keyboard is a pleasure to type on : the keys are spaced, large and have a nice springy feel to them. It is much better than an island keyboard IMO, especially those you find on an apple, or sony notebook.
- the touch pad is ok, the click buttons are great and you can disable it.
- The best thing about it is the design : the red gloss is superb, seems durable and doesn't seem to show fingerprints at all (well my notebook is new ). And it's sturdy : 0 flex anywhere.
- It's far less noisy than the sony vaio s
- Another great feature is the matte border around the display. Any other brand will use a glossy border and it will pick up fingerprints and look ugly over time
- The speakers are loud and clear .

Really, people should consider this laptop more often. Compared to other budget laptops, this one has a special attention to small details like the overall design, the keyboard, the matte screen border, the disable touch pad, the metal hinges and the great speakers. Sure, other brands will give better specs for the price. But they will miss out on the features mentioned above.

Hoho, grats on your purchase
Mind sharing some more detailed review?
Touchpad can be disabled in all laptops?
Will check it out if I see one

Well, I am too lazy to do some benchmarks about heat, performance and battery life. But you can read the review of the g6 on laptopmag http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/hp-pavilion-g6x.aspx. The G6 is very similar to the G4, the only difference is the screen size.

Summary of laptopmag's review of the g6 :

Pros

Attractive design with multiple color options
Solid performance
Comfortable keyboard
Good speakers
Lightweight for 15-inch notebook

Cons

Touchpad not centered, buttons a bit stiff (the touchpad is centered on the g4, the stiffness is nice)
Lackluster Wi-Fi range (no problem so far with my internet connection )


Really, there are no cons about this laptop. It's just perfect . The only drawback might be the entry level gpu for some. But you can buy the dv4 if you want more performance.


I would like to highlight once again, the great speakers

This post has been edited by fo-fo-fo-fo: May 1 2011, 10:24 AM

Perhaps you could try and do some temperature tests? It'll be good for potential buyers
Well, no laptop is perfect

Concerning the heat, it gets a little warm during gaming, but cools down quickly when surfing or idle. A cooling pad would be super effective as the fan is underneath.

Any heat vents at the bottom?

Yes, infact the cooler vent is exposed at the bottom.

jus bought tis lappy with fren
got an i3 version RM1999 and extended 3 years warranty
wat i hate when i buy dis lappy is that the dvd rom got design flaw
1 of the corner of the dvd rom is raise up which make it feels ugly(i duno how to describe)
btw overall tis lappy is great with WEI 5.3 (lowest susbscore)

oh, yeah just noticed . It such a small detail.

Any more reviews ???

u wan reviews on what @_@
or u wan to have some looks on it

Anything ? XD A-Z , getting one soon

Err...
i got the i3 version here...with ati graphics for Rm1999
it got switchable graphics
it go a special touchpad for me ( need to learn to use it for scrolling @@)
it got a SRS Premium Sound and Altec Lansing combination speaker
here is some pic for u to enjoy

awww thanks a lot. i'm thinking of getting g4-1007. which is same as yours. since RM1899 is intel 3000 and 1999 is switchable ATI. 100 difference only. How about the SRS? Can handle like SRS from dell ? hahahah am i asking too much lol

The G4 has rather impressive speakers, much better than its rivals of the same class... so no worries there~

no experience with dell laptop
btw as sifus stated, it reli a nice and decent speakers

O.O THANKS THANKS (: *hunting down an i3 with ATI since extra Rm100 only*

Just have a quick touch on the HP G4, and I have to say I'm impressed... especially the speakers, sound quality is average, similar to rivals at the same price range, but the loudness is very impressive, almost the same as my current M500 with harman/kardon
It looks above average, especially the silver one.... but it sure is glossy.... seen a couple of Satellite L745 as well, the newer design makes fingerprints less apparent...
Those who are eager on trying out the G4, do go ahead, I think its a worthy opponent

no worries, i'm getting it in this week. Seems like not much people is talking about G4 from HP

Grats in advance~
I'm impressed with the G4, looks like HP has finally beefed-up their value line laptops...

At least better build compared to 1st Gen i series from HP(G42). Wonder why 2nd Gen G4 is without 3.0USB

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Added on May 9, 2011, 1:05 pmJust bought an i3. How to use the hotkeys(action keys)

This post has been edited by wyh: May 9 2011, 01:05 PM

fn+f1~f12?

opps done (:

Another owner of HP G4-1007TX @ Rm1999

Grats on your purchase!!
Review please
Would appreciate a more comprehensive one hehe, especially with the temps

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: May 9 2011, 03:44 PM

Spec :
HP Pavilion G4-1007TX
Processor i3 @ 2.1ghz
2G Ram
ATI Radeon HD 6470M (1024mb memory)
500g hard disc

Rm1999 (w 2nd, 3rd year carepack)


Built: Study plastic body, metal hinge, finishing glossy(gray or red), keyboard comfy

Connectivities: VGA,RJ22,HDMI,USB,Mic jack,headphone jack, SD card reader,Dvd rom

Functions: Action Keys, Multi touch pad, Altec L. speakers(awesome, better than Dell SRS speaker)

Cons: without 3.0USB, eSata

Oveerall worth buying for Kids, Student(female might like the red colour), Parents, Young professions.

Get HP, makes you more professional (:

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Added on May 11, 2011, 1:12 am[PF] T.J. , open a G4 topic in specific notebook discussion section =)

This post has been edited by wyh: May 11 2011, 01:12 AM

^
What I have to say regarding this laptop is- see to believe... this laptop is non-photogenic (dunno why), but the real thing looks very sweet
Loved the silver color one especially~
The red color would be better if it ain't so dark, girls will love it if its brighter or perhaps even slightly pinkish
Yeah, I've tried the speakers, very very loud

@wyh, I don't even have the notebook, how to open dedicated thread haha

Yes yes not photogenic enough especially the red colour. SEE IN REALITY THEN YOU WILL <3 IT. Don't have to be so pink la, most important its not traditional black/grey then its okay for girls already. I went home and told my gf i got a grey, straight way, why didn't you get the red one. hahahahaha

Not much people is responding to Hp G4 series, i wonder why. Compared to Inspiron 14R, Toshiba L645 and etc.

PF T.J. : opps i though you own a unit of this. =\

^1999 with hp 3 years warranry?
my frne 1 RM2299 with hp care pack 3 years

They're not very popular because of the comparatively lower specs against other brands
The more attractive one would be the RM1999 variant. But even then, most people would go for the Asus 43Sj instead due to the 2 years warranty..
Well, you owners could do some temperature tests and then share with potential buyers

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Added on May 11, 2011, 3:03 pmYes, I'm not very sure whether the promotion is still on, but if one is not into gaming and just want a regular, everyday laptop, the 3 years warranty will make the laptop a good bargain

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: May 11 2011, 03:03 PM

^different g4 spec

yeahhhh 3 years for some sellers only. Just that HP is lack of eSata & USB3.0 thats all. Anything else HP G4 is missing g????

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Added on May 11, 2011, 8:21 pmDifferent ???? another g4 owner ?

This post has been edited by wyh: May 11 2011, 08:21 PM

The G4 comes in the i3 variant which retails at RM1999 iirc.

2 models only mar,

1999 with ATI
1899 integrated intel 3000

HP
Pavilion G4, i3-2310M + Intel HD3000@RM1899, W7HB
Pavilion G4, i3-2310M + Intel HD3000@RM2462, 3 years local warranty & freebies
Pavilion G4, i3-2310M + AMD HD6470@RM1999
Pavilion G4, i5-2410M + AMD HD6470@RM2349
Pavilion G4, i5-2410M + Intel HD3000@RM2894, 3 years local warranty & freebies

Comes with 2 colours for selected models.

Btw, HP 430 ALC quite affordable Rm1599

HP 430 ALC? Mind sharing the specs?

RM1599, HP 430 ALC

Grey Color
Intel Core i3-2310M Processor 2.10Ghz
2048MB 1333MHz DDR3 Memory (2048 x 1 pc)
500GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD
14.0-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD6 BrightView (1366 x 768)
Fixed 12.7-mm SATA optical drive: DVD+/–RW SuperMulti DL Drive4
WLAN 802.11bgn MB WW + BT / Bluetooth
FreeDOS
Mobile Intel HM65 Express Chipset
Integrated: Intel® HD Graphics 3000
High Definition Audio, stereo speaker
Realtek Ethernet 10/100/100 NIC
6-cell (47 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
13.46in x 9.09in x 1.22~1.40in / 34.2cm x 23.1cm x 3.1~3.55cm
Starting at: 4.85lb / 2.20 kg (weight will vary by configuration)
One (1) Year Warranty (Part/Labor/Carry In)
FREE HP SEAT Notebook 16-inch Commercial Case
integrated VGA webcam

I wonder why this model is not listed in HP website even though in Malaysia some shops are selling it already. Not much info in the website. Seen it myself in PC Depot (Ipoh).

Difference in this model:
1. DESIGN 90% Same as G4 but quality of the plastic is different. Not as sturdy as G4 (what you pay is what you get)
2. Free DOS
3. optical drive without lightscribe

Seriously good for budget(system builder) hunters, same spec as HP G4-1006. Just that the build and the OS difference.

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Added on May 12, 2011, 11:34 amI can say 430 ALC is something like economical model but getting a decent spec model. (similar to inspiron 14 which is cheaper than 14r)

This post has been edited by wyh: May 12 2011, 11:34 AM

THanks for the heads up, will update the pricelist when it goes official

Looks like a worthy competitor to the A43E.

Its official but no reason why its not in website.

Just bought this baby (1025TX) yesterday. Quite an upgrade from my old V3218TU

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Added on May 13, 2011, 7:18 am
The 3years warranty, is it free or need to add some amount of money? Coz from the shop i bought yesterday, the seller said warranty is 1 yr only. Pay rm188 to get 2 yrs extra. Anyone can clarify this for me plz? Tq

This post has been edited by neo_sharky: May 13 2011, 07:18 AM

^ grats on your purchase
The additional warranties was during promotion time, not sure whether its still valid or not

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Added on May 13, 2011, 10:48 amAlright, I've added the model into the pricelist already, thank you very much

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: May 13 2011, 10:48 AM

Depends on reseller's promotion given by distributors. Yay another user of G4

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Added on May 13, 2011, 11:58 amThank you thank you.

This post has been edited by wyh: May 13 2011, 11:58 AM

oh. i guess i miss the promotion already. yup. new G4 user reporting in i'm using sonoma red btw and it looks very stunning!

me poor, not i5 but i3 only

Well, the i5 model is not worth it really. It's quite pricey for the specs you get. Better buy a dell or an asus. I bought the i5 model because I love the looks and design (Sonoma red) and could afford it.

My point is : it's hard to recommend buying the i5 model, when there are as good/better alternatives in the same price range.

However, I think that the i3 model has the best bang for the buck for under 2000rm.

Just seen the HP430 just now, you're right, it sure does look like a cheaper version of the G4

Err..... still no temperature tests for the G4?

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: May 14 2011, 09:57 PM

Havent do, duno how to do, duno what software to do lol

HWMonitor to check temperature...

tada. after playing some games hahahah

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Added on May 15, 2011, 3:06 pmsad i think only officially 5 owner G4 in lowyat at the moment.

This post has been edited by wyh: May 15 2011, 03:06 PM


Attached thumbnail(s)

Did you let HWMonitor running when you play games ?
What games ?

Thanks for sharing, these will help a lot of potential buyers~
And I'll be more comfortable recommending this model if it doesn't have heat problems haha
The temperatures seemed rather good, but what game did you play? Intensive one?

no la, those kanak kanak game ''blackshot'' by flying spaghetti monster online

This post has been edited by wyh: May 15 2011, 07:28 PM

nice

You mean G4 design is ncie ?

dunno hows was the heat problem goes ?? as previous all have the heat flow problem ... dunno the G4 will be the same or not ??? the design is nice by the way ...

Mind trying on something more intensive for the temps to be more accurate?

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Added on May 19, 2011, 4:06 pmI'm quite curious as well.... no full temperature records at the moment

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: May 19 2011, 04:06 PM

What do you mean ? Give us a more specific answer that you're looking for

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Added on May 19, 2011, 6:45 pmHahahaha how how ? example

This post has been edited by wyh: May 19 2011, 06:45 PM

Open HW Monitor and then play some games at high settings... then check back the max. temp?

Lol i don't have games hehehehehehe

Run furmark + intelburntest also can

tried furmark benchmark test.... peak about 64 degree celcius

benchmark one less stress..
Try do the burn-in test with intelburntest at the same time and left it around 20 minutes...

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: May 20 2011, 02:12 PM

jux run prime95 and at the same time run hwmonitor to check the temperature

This post has been edited by destee88: May 21 2011, 10:45 AM

hey guys... i got problem here..
my fren G4 got graphic problem.. it run run run then suddenly the screen change to rainbow colour..
and sometime dono suddenly turnoff..

may i know what the cause of this issue? i hav tried to update the latest AMD ATI driver but the situation keep on happen..

any experience before?? isn overheat so hav this problem??

and can let me know what software to check on the temperature and this and that?? thx..

Why is this thread so dead? . Anyways my mom bought me the 1007tx model for me 3 weeks ago plus an additional RM100 to extend the warranty by 2 years. I guess I'm an official user now? hehe. A very good laptop at its price. About the heat produced, there's no issue of overheating whatsoever when gaming. Cheers~

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Added on June 12, 2011, 2:09 amSearch for hwmonitor and download it to monitor the temperature of your lappie

This post has been edited by HateFakers: Jun 12 2011, 02:10 AM

new member, just bought 1 unit this afternoon. not my own but my office (but I will be the primary user). choose this since I have max budget and they only want Dell or HP. BTW, I could not find any S/N sticker embedded on the laptop. is it normal or should I ask the shop to get 1. the warranty registration form has been given

Check at the box or use HP Support Assistant pre-installed in your lappie....

ok thanks, my box does not contains windows CD or recovery CD and CD driver? asked the shop they said HP only allow recover by pressing certain functions key. is it true?

Yes.

yes F11, create a media recovery though hp recovery manager... prepare at least 3 top quality DVD R

thanks the HP laptop only have the word Pavillion on it, how we can know we have the right model beside looking at the spec and the box?

Remove your battery, then you'll see a black label stated your laptop HP pavilion g4-XXXX model... or go to HP Support Assistant which is preloaded in your laptop

or you can download certain freeware on the internet that give details of your hardware and software.

all happy user here?