HP dm4-3050us (14.0-Inch Screen) Laptop

by HP

• Intel Core i5-2450M Processor 2.5GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.10 GHz
• 6GB SDRAM RAM
• 750GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
• 14-Inch Screen, Intel HD Graphics 3000
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 7.5 hours Battery Life

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Enjoy great sound with Beats Audio,^™ two speakers and a subwoofer on the HP Pavilion dm4-3050us Entertainment PC. Plus, stream content wirelessly to an HD TV using Intel^® Wireless Display. Chat, record short videos and take still photos in dimly lit environments using the HP TrueVision HD webcam and microphone. And when you’re working away from a desk, HP CoolSense technology helps keep your PC cooler for more comfort.

IDEAL FOR

Ultra portability and comfort. Count on the slim HP Pavilion dm4-3050us Entertainment PC for high performance without the heavy weight. Access your online accounts securely with the swipe of a finger using the integrated fingerprint reader; one-time password makes logging in safe and fast. With a spacious hard drive, built-in DVD burner, and Bluetooth^® and Wi-Fi connectivity, this stylish laptop PC helps you boost productivity and have fun at the same time.

THIS PRODUCT HAS

HP COOLSENSE TECHNOLOGY

Automatically keep your PC cool and comfortable on the go

BEATS AUDIO^™

Play music the way it was meant to be heard

SPECIFICATIONS

Processor 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2450M Processor 2.50GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.10GHz Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Display 14.0-inch diagonal HD BrightView LED-backlit display (1366 x 768) Memory (RAM) 6GB DDR3 Hard Drive 750GB 5400RPM hard drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Weight & Dimensions (w x d x h) 4.33 lbs; 13.30" x 8.85" x 0.96"–1.27" Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours Wireless 802.11b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth® with WiDi Optical Drive SuperMulti DVD burner Video Graphics Intel HD Graphics 3000 with up to 1696MB total graphics memory Finish Brushed aluminum in dark umber

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FEATURES

Fingerprint Reader Manage passwords easily using your fingerprint Built-in Webcam Video chat in low-light environments using your HP Pavilion dm4-3050us Entertainment PC Digital Media Reader Transfer photos from a digital camera to your laptop PC without using cables Bluetooth® Save time with wireless synching and printing Beats Audio™ Hear music in crisp, clear sound and deep bass INCLUDED

Fingerprint Reader

EXCLUSIVE HP SOFTWARE

HP SimplePass Keep passwords and important data safe HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Help prevent data loss due to bumps or short drops HP QuickWeb Access your favorite websites fast

ACCESSORIES

HP Notebook 90W Slim Adapter Keep this compact adapter in your laptop bag so you’re always ready to power up. Plus, use the integrated USB port to charge your smartphone or MP3 player at the same time.

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HP 2.4GHz Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse - Gray Click and scroll from farther away using this mouse with one AA battery. You can also program two of the buttons to open applications, control volume, zoom and more.

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HP Notebook Sleeve (14" Stream pattern) Hold onto your laptop using this stylish sleeve, which has a convenient retractable handle. With durable neoprene on the outside and faux fur inside, carry your laptop safely on the go.

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HP 2.0 Compact Speakers Enjoy crisp, clear sound on the go with speakers that fit in the palm of your hand. Simply connect these to an available USB port and audio port on your laptop.

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HP Wireless TV Connect Wirelessly stream music, photos and videos from your laptop to an HD TV, external monitor or projector with an HDMI port. It’s simple without using audio/video cables or software.

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MORE INFORMATION

Datasheet (PDF)

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Product Description

Hear music the way the artist intended with the HP Pavilion dm4-3050us Notebook PC, which has Beats Audio™ with two speakers and a subwoofer. You can also use HP CoolSense technology to direct heat away from your lap, so you stay more comfortable. Plus, access your online accounts securely using the integrated fingerprint reader. This ultra-compact HP laptop also has an integrated DVD burner and a webcam that lets you video chat in low-light environments. With Intel® Wireless Display, stream photos, videos and other content to an HD TV wirelessly. All you need is an adapter (sold separately) and a TV that has an HDMI or composite A/V input. Sync to Bluetooth®-enabled devices and print, e-mail and browse the web wirelessly using built-in Wi-Fi. Edit documents and watch videos on the 14.0-inch diagonal high-definition LED-backlit display. The HP Pavilion dm4-3050us Notebook PC has a battery life of up to 7.5 hours, so you can work and play longer without plugging in your notebook. And at 4.33 lbs and as slim as 1 inch, the dm4 is easy to carry. The brushed aluminum finish in dark umber gives this HP laptop plenty of style, too. Transfer photos from a memory card to your PC using the digital media reader and store thousands of files on the large hard drive. Travel light. Think big. Stay cool.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 51 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great specs for the price... February 21, 2012

By Mark

I purchased this laptop a week ago and when it arrived it was covered in some sort of grainy/chalky dust and the bottom port that houses the RAM, etc was somehow bent like it had been scewed on without being positioned correctly. I used Amazon's chat feature and the representative was very friendly and sent out a replacement laptop which arrived the very next day.

This one was a keeper. I had been looking for a long time for a laptop that was very portable and had plenty of power for school work and occassional entertainment, this one really fit the bill. Excellent laptop, especially for the $619.99 price tag.

The Intel i5 processor, 6GB of RAM, and the 750GB HDD can more than handle word processing, GIMP, iTunes, etc without any hiccups. I know you're not going to be able to play a lot of newer games on the Intel HD Graphics 3000, like Skyrim, Batman, etc, but you'd be surprised at what you could play. I downloaded League of Legends and was able to play it on its highest settings without a problem at all. Ran great.

The battery is rated for 7.5 hours, which I don't know of any battery that achieves what it's advertised to get, but just browsing the internet and typing I get a solid 5 hours out of this machine. That's pretty good.

One reason I chose this laptop was for the 14" screen. So far it's been great to carry around in my backpack. The actual screen itself is sharp with good brightness. My only complaint would be the colors. I think mine need adjusted, but not much of a big deal to me.

I haven't done much with the built-in HP TrueVision HD camera other than playing with it, but it's actually a really nice camera. Very clear. The low lighting feature is really nice. Doesn't look muddy and super dark like most other laptop webcams.

The Beats Audio is okay. I was listening to music off of YouTube and messed around with the settings on it. The speakers on this laptop are pretty good in my opinion. Like the camera, the quality is a lot better than what I'd found on other laptops.

I really like the finger reader on this laptop. Really easy to set up and makes it much easier to login without typing my password over and over.

For the most part this laptop is perfect for my needs. If I had to make one suggestion that really would have made this laptop even more amazing would be a backlit keyboard. Definitely not a deal breaker, but would of been something I'd personally like to have.

I got this laptop for about $620 and then it shot up in price. Hopefully it comes back down and more people are able to get their hands on it. Really great setup for the price.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it - read why! May 9, 2012

By Marjorie Dare

I actually read the 1 star review on here before purchasing my HP DM43050us and it gave me pause.

I am glad I decided to follow my own instincts. This laptop is so awesome, I am headed back to school after 25 years, I have also been an eBay Power Seller for 10 years and use this in my vintage collectibles search and research.

If you pay attention to the HP recommendations you will be thrilled with the product. If you run it on battery without power saving options then I am sure it runs down faster, I get 6 to 7 hours out of my battery, but I am old school, when I first got it I let the battery charge all the way up and then ran it all the way down 3 times to make sure I get a good charge! I know they say the new batteries don't need that done but I figure it cannot hurt!

The keyboard is awesome, they call it island style I guess, it is the easiest laptop keyboard I have ever typed on. I have been and Administrative Assistant for the last 20+ years and I have done a LOT of typing. I am a soft touch - no need to pound on it or the mouse, it is responsive and comfortable!

The mouse pad is a dream, not only can you turn it off if you are using an attached mouse so you don't end up some place your wrist accidentally sent you, but the scrolling and set-up options are really customizable and it took very few uses to get the hang of the pressure and movements to get the most out of it.

My above all favorite is the Simple Pass fingerprint program. I thought Firefox was going to be my password remembering demise... this lets me swipe a finger and open whatever I have it set to. Facebook, Gmail, eBay, Amazon and more - 10 fingers 10 settings - some swipes open multiple things at one time! The best part - I swipe my finger and it opens my desktop and my stuff. My partner swipes her finger and she has her desktop and all of her stuff. We can both work on the same PC seamlessly - and at the same time - researching different things and checking eBay and all lightening fast.

Also love the cool sense system... my old laptop used to get so hot it made me nervous... this one is quiet, cool and light...

I am now ready for school to start! Bring it on!!

Hope this helps the folks that are reading the one bad review and assures you he is probably of the 1% that just cannot be pleased. I am a real person, real buyer, not a company employee! I am IT savvy and I am actually going back to school for a Computer Information Systems degree. I wrote this review because I am thrilled I followed my instinct and wanted to reassure anyone else that researched the laptop and worried about a bad review!

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little laptop March 7, 2012

By J. Riley

March 07, 2012~
My girlfriend purchased this laptop but I had the 'pleasure' of removing all the bloatware and installing programs she actually needs for college/everyday use. I purchased a 16gb flash drive for the recovery and it apparently all fit as it completed the process (the reason I mention this is all the information I found said to get a 32 GB flash card or use DVD's) the recovery files require around 15 gigs in space (the 16gb flash card had 14.8 according to Windows); Although I have not tested the recovery yet and hope I never have to.

Be warned that it took over an hour to create the recovery 'disk' so plan on starting it and walking away for a while I was under the impression it would take around 30 minutes. I then used CCleaner and pcdecrapifier to remove the majority of the bloatware followed by ninite to one click install antivirus/photo editing/online storage etc.

We purchased this at a brick and mortar store locally for 649.99 with $150 in mail-in rebates for a final cost of 499.99 and for that price there wasn't anything that I saw that could compete.

While I will not be the primary user of this laptop I do get to tinker around with it for a few days before she steals it back, the only 'complaint' I have has already been mentioned in that the DVD drive door is slightly difficult to open. I have had several laptops in the past and most of them would accidentally open at the slightest touch. I'm not sure that making it harder to pop the bay is a bad thing; However, my concern is that with the force required to pop the tray out it may end up failing faster than normal.

Why did I rate it 4/5 and not 5/5? It's an HP, and as anyone who's ever owned an HP in the last 5 or so years can tell you they cram them full of software you don't necessarily need. I understand that companies pay HP to load that software and that's part of the reason I'm getting it at a low price. I'm a PC guy but another gripe I have in general is that PC's haven't integrated the magnetic charging (MagSafe) similar to what Mac's have been using since 2006.