The dm3 is HP's latest effort at offering powerful performance in a slim and light package. Sporting a beautiful aluminium body, the dm3 is guaranteed to turn heads where ever it goes.

INTEL
Model: HP Pavilion dm3-TX series (1027TX, 1028TX, 1031TX)
Processor: Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo SU7300 / SP9300
Discrete GPU: Nvidia Geforce 105M 512MB DDR3
Integrated GPU: Intel 4500MHD

Model: HP Pavilion dm3-TU series (1014TU)
Processor: Intel Pentium Processor SU4100 (1.3GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Integrated GPU: Intel GMA 4500MHD

AMD
Model: HP Pavilion dm3-AX series (1020AX, 1021AX)
Processor: AMD Turion Neo X2 L625, 1.60GHz
Discrete GPU: ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330 512MB DDR3
Integrated GPU: ATI Radeon HD3200

Common standard specs:
RAM: 2.00GB / 3.00GB / 4.00GB
HDD: 320GB / 500GB, 7200RPM
OS: MS Windows 7 Home Premium
Display Size: 13.3"
Display Resolution: 1366x768 @ 60Hz Native
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Wireless: Bluetooth, 802.11a/g/n
Battery: 6-cell
Weight incl. Battery: 1.9kg

Benchmarks
Intel: dm3-1028TX
AMD: dm3-1021AX


This post has been edited by shreaker: Jan 30 2010, 11:32 AM

Thanks for all the comments. Wanted to add one thing: My pictures don't do the laptop justice. The body is made almost totally from machined aluminium, very nice. Not quite like the Mac unibody though. The Mac has a "smooth" finish, dm3 has a more "raw" finish - you can see the texture of the aluminium in the second last photo.

Apologies for the poor photo quality, was in the office and all I had was my phone camera.

From what I've read:

- the Intel/Nvidia version is better for long battery life (up to 10 hours vs up to 6 hours).
- the AMD/ATI version is a little better for performance (some reviewers complained about the ULV C2D performance... but I haven't got any 1st hand experience.

Truth is, I would have bought the Intel version - that battery life is mouth watering! BUT it was not available at that time... oh well.

How much did it cost u? Wanna trade one unit of your C2D with mine?

Benchmark results.







Earl-ku, that C2D of yours really powerhouse la... where did u buy it from? I wanna switch to the green camp d haaha... have u tested for battery life? How's the heat output?

This post has been edited by shreaker: Nov 27 2009, 11:49 AM

dm3-1020AX (AMD/ATI version with 2GB RAM and 320GB HDD) is RM2,699 RRP... the 3DMark06 benchie shouldn't be too far off from mine, 2,310 3DMarks. So yup it actually is a fair comparison. However, I think the Lenovo is lighter. Heard it comes with stock 3 or 4 cell battery though.

OK, I'll edit the title etc... any suggestions what I should put there?

Solution: Put a cheap handphone screen protector over your touchpad and it works wonders

This post has been edited by shreaker: Sep 13 2010, 10:53 PM