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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.