HP Pavilion dm4t

HP Pavilion dm4t

Consumers and students looking for a budget laptop don't want the notebook to look, well, like a budget laptop. The HP Pavilion dm4t fits the bill: Its aluminum body, island-style keyboard, and fingerprint reader have all the hallmarks of HP's premium laptops, but the dm4t starts at just $579. Yes, it doesn't have mind-blowing performance, but its Core i3 processor will see you through most everyday tasks, as will its fantastic battery life.Similar in style to the higher-priced dv6 and dv7, the Pavilion dm4t has a brushed-aluminum lid and deck with a dark umber finish that's classy and keeps fingerprints away. An HP logo in the bottom corner of the lid glows when the system is on. Accents of shiny metal grace the hinges, power button, and ring the keyboard and touchpad, adding just enough flair to this understated notebook. Measuring 13.4 x 9 x 1-1.3 inches and weighing 4.4 pounds, the dm4t is small and light enough to slip into a messenger bag. Although the dm4t has a larger 14-inch screen, it's essentially the same size and weight as the Lenovo IdeaPad Z370, which has a smaller 13-inch display.HP updated its CoolSense technology to make it easier for consumers to use. Now, there are just three settings: On, Off, and Auto.