HP Pavilion dm1-4010

HP Pavilion dm1-4010us (Late 2011) Review

While Ultrabooks are getting all the buzz, there's still something to be said for budget ultraportables. At $479, the HP Pavilion dm1-4010us costs a fraction of the price of Ultrabooks, but still offers stylish good looks, great audio, and an excellent keyboard. Plus, HP has streamlined the Start menu and taskbar for improved easy of use. Read on to find how good a value this AMD-powered notebook really is.The dm1 has undergone a few cosmetic tweaks that set it apart from the original dm1z that debuted at the beginning of 2011. Instead of a glossy lid, the dm1 features a black plastic matte lid which cuts downs on fingerprints. A plastic silver strip wraps around the lid's rounded corners. A silver HP logo sits in the lower right corner, lending the notebook a subtle flourish. The dm1 will also be available in a black matte soft-touch rubber finish that not only feels good, but also but eliminates smudge marks.Opening the Pavilion dm1 reveals a plastic black matte finish identical to the lid. The black matte keyboard sits in a recessed well, and the top of the deck sweeps up in an elegant incline, showing off the sliver plastic hinges.