HP Pavilion dm4-2165dx

HP Pavilion dm4-2165dx

There's a lot to love about the HP Pavilion dm4-2165dx ($649.99 list at Best Buy). Among budget laptops, the included Core i3 processor easily surpasses the repurposed netbook processors used in slightly cheaper competitors. Its attractive aluminum chassis provides practical protection, and choice features like WiDi 2.0, Adobe software, and a fingerprint reader make the Pavilion dm4-2165dx a compelling buy. If you need a basic laptop with decent battery life, the Pavilion dm4 is worth a look. The dm4-2165dx measures 1.3-by-13.4-by-9 inches (HWD), and has a brushed aluminum lid and palm rest, painted a dark umber. The metal chassis and aluminum exterior provide durable protection against everyday bumps and bangs. The dm4-2165dx weighs 4.3 pounds, lighter than 4.5-pound Dell Inspiron 14z (Core i5) ($750 direct, 4 stars) and even the 4.4-pound, 13-inch frame of the Gateway ID47H02u ($699.99 list, 4 stars). The dm4-2165dx is equipped with a full-size chiclet keyboard. The keys are well-spaced and provide a smooth typing experience, but might be a bit mushy for some. The accompanying multitouch trackpad provides support for simple gesture controls, like two-finger zooming, scrolling, and rotating pictures.