HP Pavilion dv3-2155mx

The HP Pavilion dv3-2155mx packs a small 13.3-inch screen with a movie- and HD-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio and a big, 9-cell battery. Weighing in at an even 5 pounds, it's a highly portable laptop, but thanks to its extended-cell battery, it's not much lighter (and in one case, heavier) than larger 14-inch models. The long-running battery will get you through a double feature, and watching movies ought to be a priority if you're thinking about pulling the trigger on the Pavilion dv3-2155mx.

The dragon-and-floral imprint finish will also need to appeal to you; the Pavilion dv3-2155mx is a fixed configuration retail model with one and only one chassis option. There aren't any deal-breakers to be found on this $729 thin-and-light laptop--depending on your opinions of dragons--but the $749 Dell Studio S1440-022B offers a larger display and a lighter weight (but no DVD burner), while the $799 Toshiba Satellite E105-S1602 is only a hair heavier and features a 14-inch display, backlit keys, and a two-year warranty.

Specifications

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 Budget, Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
* Screen type Widescreen
* Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g

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


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