New HP dm3-1030us 13.3" 4.2lb Ultraportable Notebook Win7HP64 AMD Dual Core 4GB 320GB WifiN HDMI $449 @officemax

good price, this is $599 at amazon and elsewhere

Update: The following $30 of $150 coupon code can be used code = 171970320621 - you need to order over the phone as it is a phone only multi-use code. Others (on a another forum) have reported success doing so

The HP Pavilion dm3 series delivers extraordinary performance and entertainment potential in a surprisingly thin and light design. The stylish brushed-aluminum metal case helps provide maximum durability with minimal weight, while the energy-saving processor and LED display extend your runtime and support your on-the-go lifestyle.

Features

* AMD Athlon Neo X2 Dual-Core Processor L335 (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 cache, up to 1600MT/s system bus)
* Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
* 13.3" diagonal HD LED BrightView widescreen display (1366 x 768)
* 4096MB DDR2 system memory
* 320GB 7200rpm SATA hard drive
* 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth®
* Integrated webcam
* HP Modern Argento Imprint finish
* 6-cell Li-Ion battery
* 1-year limited warranty

Good deal on the 1030us but isn't this a 13.3" notebook? Also, what is the difference between the dm3-1030us and the dm3-2010us. I was thinking about picking up the 2010us at Office Depot with an out of pocket price of $466 in NYC.

sauceyapple said: bigBadwolf25 said: Good deal on the 1030us but isn't this a 13.3" notebook? Also, what is the difference between the dm3-1030us and the dm3-2010us. I was thinking about picking up the 2010us at Office Depot with an out of pocket price of $466 in NYC.

dm3-2010us:
AMD Athlon II Neo dual-core K325 processor 1.30GHz
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 graphics

dm3-1030us:
Athlon Neo X2 Dual-Core Processor L335 1.6GHz
ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
So which is better?

which intel processor would this amd processor compare to?

NVM, looks like this deal is online only.

I have an HP dm3-1140us on hold at a local Microcenter store and am debating between this 1030us or the 1140us. The 1140us is an open box item and cost $481 out the door, but it does qualify for a $50 rebate from HP bringing the final cost down to $431. This 1030us will be $472 after taxes for me so would end up being an extra $41. Both machines have identical specs except for the processor and the fact that the 1030us has bluetooth installed (important for me, but I do have a bluetooth USB dongle I could use on the 1140us). So it comes down to the processor. The 1140us has an Intel Pentium Processor SU4100 (1.3 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB) and as stated, the 1030us has the AMD model. Are these two processors about the same in performance?

Thanks for the link & info, ansjoe. I see that the Intel is 122 benchmark points higher than the AMD processor, so it is better. I don't know how much better 122 points is, but I appreciate the answer.

ansjoe said: http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_lookup.php?cpu=AMD+Athlon+Neo+X2...

Check out this website: Intel SU4100 is better than AMD L335

when did people start calling 4.2 lb notebooks "ultraportable"?

Update: The following $30 of $150 coupon code can be used code = 171970320621 - you need to order over the phone as it is a phone only multi-use code. Others (on a another forum) have reported success doing so

gotwins said: I have an HP dm3-1140us on hold at a local Microcenter store and am debating between this 1030us or the 1140us. The 1140us is an open box item and cost $481 out the door, but it does qualify for a $50 rebate from HP bringing the final cost down to $431. This 1030us will be $472 after taxes for me so would end up being an extra $41. Both machines have identical specs except for the processor and the fact that the 1030us has bluetooth installed (important for me, but I do have a bluetooth USB dongle I could use on the 1140us). So it comes down to the processor. The 1140us has an Intel Pentium Processor SU4100 (1.3 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB) and as stated, the 1030us has the AMD model. Are these two processors about the same in performance?

I posted this on SD earlier;

I bought this computer for my son and I bought the DM3-1140 (same pc but has an Intel SU4100 CPU instead of the AMD) for myself. Both of these PC's are great. The PC is very rigid due to a magnesium frame and aluminum skin, not plastic like most other PC's in this class. The brushed skin looks great on these systems. The full size keyboard with the chicklet style keys are fantastasic on these machines. Both the AMD & Intel CPU work great for most any application that you throw at these machines. Neither system would be a great gaming PC, but they are not designed for that. They are designed to be ultra-portable with good battery life. The touchpad on both systems leaves a little to be desired due to the ultra smooth metallic surface of the pad. The pad is sensitive and detects finger movement but sometimes provides too much restriction for your finger to glide across it smoothly. The AMD system does run warmer than the Intel system and the palm rest to the left of the touchpad does get warm after hours of use (not too hot, but warm). The battery life on the Intel is considerably better than that of the AMD (18W CPU vs. 9W CPU) The AMD does get a better Windows Experience Index number due to the better graphics capabilities. Personally, I looked at most if not all of the PC's in this size and class and decided to get the HP over the others. The looks, build quality, processing power and battery life are what sold me. I have not had any problems with either system. I just wish that HP (like other manufactures) would not put so much bloatware on their systems. I ended up doing a fresh install of Windows 7 on my system and am glad that I did.

Either system is really nice. I thought that I might want the BT that the 1030 offers but I really don't miss it after all. The better battery life of the 1140 is more important to me.

getstuff4less said: Can't you try to ask them before hand if they will accept this?
Hold on! Did you read the fine print on that coupon?
"**$75 off laptop coupon valid 7/28/10–7/31/10. Valid in Staples U.S. stores only. Excludes netbooks and desktop computers"

look like no cdRom

This laptop is on clearance at Staples for $499.90 with $50 rebate. Use any coupons you like.