HP Pavilion DM1Z

Overview

The HP Pavilion DM1Z features a dual-core 1.6GHz E350 Zacate processor and AMD Radeon HD 6310 GPU on the same chip. It also boasts an 11.6-inch widescreen with a 1,366-by-768 resolution and ships with a full size, chiclet-style keyboard. The DM1Z also includes a free upgrade to 3GB of RAM, a 6-cell battery and 320GB of storage, while also supporting extras like GPS mapping and an external Blu-ray drive. In terms of connectivity, the dm1z has 3 USB ports, VGA, Ethernet, a multimedia card reader and HDMI out.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

4
Average:

1
Bad:

2

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Last revision on November 16, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Great performance; excellent portability; fantastic price
HD video playback complimented by reviewers, Full-sized keyboard
Sturdy build; Elegant design; Gaming capability; Full HD support
Battery life (4.5 hours), weight.Just about the perfect netbook in every respect. Love the little touches, like LEDs showing mute and WiFi on/off status right on their respective keys
Good Multitasking
Sleek design, AMD Fusion makes this faster than a netbook
Compact, portable design

Reviewers Didn't Like

The trackpad
Priced as high as budget notebooks, Not for gamers
Comes with endless bloatware; Slightly heavy
Shallow keyboard. Touchpad buttons miss lots of clicks. Not a tablet
Processing Power is so-so, dm1z is a bit heavier than it looks, trackpad scrolling could be smoother
Noisy fan, still not as fast as an ultraportable
Smaller than average trackpad, 3G option isn't available yet
ClickPad can still be frustrating, Lots of preloaded software
Mediocre touchpad, Flimsy Ethernet jack cover
Occasional touchpad glitches, No USB 3.0 port, Doesn't deliver claimed "9.5 hours" of battery life in real world use

Expert reviews and ratings

The HP dm1z is what netbooks originally claimed to be but never were - an affordable and enjoyable Windows PC in a portable...

By Digital Trends on December 13, 2011

Good-looking and long running, the HP Pavilion dm1z is a well-rounded ultraportable that delivers high style at a low price....

By Computer Shopper on October 01, 2011

There have been plenty of 11-inch AMD-powered ultraportables this year, but HP's Pavilion dm1z was the first, and this updated version puts it back in the lead in this crowded...

By cnet on September 27, 2011

The common denominator is small size and light weight. Otherwise, the usual tradeoffs apply. Be on the alert for lousy ergonomics, poor...

By InfoWorld on August 27, 2011

After spending a few weeks with the HP Pavilion dm1z, I can tell that AMD's Fusion has lived up to the hype. HP has succeeded in providing a nice design and sturdy build quality. The HD video playback is flawless, and the netbook is good to go when...

By TechTree on July 26, 2011

Don’t tell HP that netbooks are dead, that tablets are the future.Like so many old-guard PC companies, HP continues to hang on to the little ‘puter that could. And you know what, it’s doing a fine job of proving there’s life left...

By Wired on June 09, 2011

We’re not living so close to the cutting edge here at Maximum PC that we can’t see the utility of a no-frills, budget portable that’s capable of performing all the common day-to-day computing tasks. Whether it serves as a secondary...

By Maximum PC on June 08, 2011

This is the finest ultraportable we have tested to date, and a wonderful showcase for AMD Fusion, in the mobile...

By Kitguru.net on March 19, 2011

The HP Pavilion dm1z with AMD Fusion impresses us as a better than netbook alternative for those looking for a relatively affordable portable that can handle video playback and even light gaming. We found it capable of multitasking responsively with...

By MobileTechReview on February 01, 2011

AMD's newest line of Fusion CPUs have landed inside one of HP's newest laptops: the Pavilion dm1z. This 11.6-inch laptop has fantastic battery life, excellent performance ratings and a really sleek design. The screen has an HD resolution and the...

By TechReviewSource on January 18, 2011

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