HP Pavilion dv3z

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Reviews for the HP Pavilion dv3z

70% HP Pavilion dv3 review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The HP Pavilion dv3 is a bit of an odd bird when it comes to an up-or-down recommendation. The performance is lacklustre on paper, but we didn't have any major holdups in everyday use. We didn't like the touchpad, which kept trying to second-guess our moves. Tweak that touch sensitivity enough - or just be extra careful while highlighting - and it shouldn't be a big a burden. But why should you have to wonder if it will be a burden in the first place? The HP Pavilion dv3 gets enough right to make it worth considering, but we'd recommend you go to the shop and lay hands on it yourself. Alternatively, keep your eye out for the HP Pavilion dv2, the cheaper brother. It's good for the basics and is pretty flexible for most everyday needs.
70, Leistung 60
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/14/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60%

73% HP Pavilion dv3z Entertainment PC - 2.3 GHz, 80GB Solid State HD, 2GB RAM
Source: CNet Archive.org version
An inexpensive 13-inch laptop will always get our attention, and HP's Pavilion dv3z fits the bill starting at less than $700; it is also highly customizable (our configuration was $893). We're fond of saying that 13-inch laptops are the smallest we could fathom working on for a full day, and the biggest we'd be willing to carry around on a regular basis--the popularity of Apple's 13-inch MacBook line points to this. The 13-inch HP Pavilion dv3z offers a reasonable trade-off, choosing battery life and value over performance and weigh
73, Leistung 60, Ausstattung 80, Mobilität 80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/14/2009
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 60% features: 80% mobility: 80%

73% HP Pavilion dv3z
Source: CNet Archive.org version
An inexpensive 13-inch laptop will always get our attention, and HP's Pavilion dv3z fits the bill starting at less than $700; it is also highly customizable (our configuration was $893). We're fond of saying that 13-inch laptops are the smallest we could fathom working on for a full day, and the biggest we'd be willing to carry around on a regular basis--the popularity of Apple's 13-inch MacBook line points to this. The 13-inch HP Pavilion dv3z offers a reasonable trade-off, choosing battery life and value over performance and weight.
73, Leistung 60, Ausstattung 80, Mobilität 80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/14/2009
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 60% features: 80% mobility: 80%

82% HP Pavilion DV3
Source: PC World Archive.org version
The dv3 is a bit of an odd bird for me when it comes to an up-or-down recommendation. The performance is lackluster on paper, but I didn't have any major holdups in everyday use. What really got on my nerves was its touchpad, which kept trying to second-guess my moves. Tweak that touch sensitivity enough--or just be extra careful while highlighting--and it shouldn't be a big a burden. But why should you have to wonder if it will be a burden in the first place? The dv3 gets enough right to make it worth considering, but I'd recommend you go to the store and lay hands on it yourself. Otherwise, the heavier, but way more powerful, Gateway UC7807u could do you right. Alternatively, keep your eye out for the Pavilion dv2, the cheaper brother that I'm digging right now. It's good for the basics and is pretty flexible for most everyday needs.

82, Leistung 70, Ausstattung 79
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/10/2009
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 70% features: 79%

80% HP Pavilion dv3 13.3-inch Ultraportable Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
HP's Pavilion dv3 has a very different look from their other Pavilion laptops thanks to its bronze color. Some may enjoy it but I find the color a bit distracting. In terms of performance, it is decent as a general purpose laptop in a small package with a relatively low overall cost. The AMD processor does put it slightly at a disadvantage compared to the Intel Core 2 processors but it does well for its cost. Direct order version of the laptop are also very highly customizable.
80, Preis 80, Leistung 70
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/26/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70%

81% HP Pavilion dv3z
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version

If you’re looking for an easily portable machine that won’t give your eyes and fingers cramps, a 13.3-inch notebook can deliver the right balance of portability and usability. The HP Pavilion dv3z ($987.99) is the latest entry in the category and, for the price, arguably the best. It delivers a full-size keyboard, a bright LED-backlit screen, and the multimedia creature comforts we’ve grown accustomed to in the Pavilion line in a 4.3-pound package. Sleek looks and plenty of features make the affordable HP Pavilion dv3z a standout in the 13.3-inch set.

81, Preis 90, Mobilität 80, Ergonomie 80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/18/2009
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 90% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%

70% HP Pavilion dv3z
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Affordable and lightweight laptops are few and far between: You'd have to settle for either a netbook or a desktop replacement laptop in order to spend less than $1,000. I'd like to see more systems that don't skimp on screen real estate yet are still relatively light, in the range of 4 to 5 pounds. The HP Pavilion dv3z ($980 direct), a 13-inch lightweight beauty, easily meets these criteria while keeping prices in the three-digit range. The only catch is that you'll have to settle for AMD parts, which, unfortunately, aren't as fast as their Intel counterparts. If your workloads are as light as this system, however, performance shouldn't matter. The HP Pavilion dv3z's build quality is as eye-pleasing as it is portable, but performance can be an issue if your workload isn't light.
70, Preis 80, Leistung 40, Mobilität 80, Verarbeitung 80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/16/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 40% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

70% HP Pavilion dv3z
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version

The HP Pavilion dv3z has a lot going for it: a svelte design (even with the nine-cell battery); good looks; a bright, LED-backlit display; loud speakers, and good performance—with the exception of the sluggish hard drive. Although heavier, the $799 Gateway UC Series delivers decent performance and better battery life in an attractive package. However, if you prefer a slimmer and lighter design to longer endurance, the dv3z is the better choice.

70, Leistung 80, Display 80, Mobilität 80
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80%

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ATI Radeon HD 3200: Onboard (shared Memory) graphics chip (on RS780M chipset) based on the HD 2400 graphics core. It also features the UVD video engine to decode HD videos. Beware: Under Windows XP the HD 3200 may have no 2D accelleration because of a driver problem.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

AMD Turion X2 Ultra: The AMD Turion X2 Ultra is part of the Puma platform and a mixture of the old K9 core (form the Turion 64 X2) and some parts of the K10 architecture (memorycontroller, hypertransport, crossbar switch from the Phenom). Because of the increased L2 cache ("Ultra" CPUs) and the improved memory controller, the performance increased a bit. Still a similar clocked Core 2 Duo is noticably faster.

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13.30":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

HP: Founded in 1939, the US company is a major server and printer manufacturer and one of the leading IT companies in the world. Until 2015, the company was called Hewlett-Packard Company. After a split, the computer division was renamed HP Inc.

In 2023, HP had an approximate market share of 22% of global PC sales, making it number 2 after Lenovo.

74.88%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

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