HP Pavilion dm3-1130us
Best portable laptop for students seeking a stylish and durable design.
A budget-friendly ultraportable that prioritizes a sleek, durable aluminum aesthetic over raw power. It offers a comfortable typing experience and a compact form factor, though it falls short on battery life and high-end performance.
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Who it's for
- Style-conscious professionals seeking a durable and attractive mobile workstation
- Frequent travelers needing reliable power throughout a full workday
- Commuters and students prioritizing a lightweight, highly mobile computing experience
Who should skip it
- Power users requiring high-speed performance for demanding professional software
- Outdoor workers who frequently use their laptops in bright environments
- Precision-oriented users who prefer tactile and highly responsive input methods
Performance breakdown
Portability
Compact 13.3-inch frame slides easily into any standard messenger bag.
Typing Experience
Chiclet-style keys offer a comfortable, tactile feel for extended writing sessions.
Processing Power
The aging dual-core processor struggles with modern, resource-heavy multitasking demands.
Connectivity
HDMI and multiple USB ports provide solid flexibility for external peripherals.
Battery Endurance
Six hours of runtime is sufficient for light, on-the-go productivity.
Storage Speed
Traditional HDD architecture creates noticeable bottlenecks during boot and file access.
Key Specs
Processor
AMD Athlon Neo X2 L335
RAM
4 GB
Storage Capacity
320 GB
Storage Type
HDD
Screen Size
13.3 inches
Weight
4.21 lbs
Battery Life
6 hours
Operating System
Windows
Graphics Card Type
Integrated
Connectivity Ports
USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet
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