When I reviewed the HP Pavilion dv4-1540us I was impressed with its performance, stylish design, and generous port selection, but lamented the absence of a high resolution display and discrete graphics. This time around the HP Pavilion dv4-2153cl ($749.99), available at Costco, offers the latest Intel Core i3 "Arrandale" processor and sports a slightly different look than the dv4-1540us. However, the screen is still a relatively low-res panel, and while the graphics solution is somewhat improved, it is still integrated. Additionally, I expected a longer battery life from a 14-inch notebook.
Hewlett-Packard Company
http://www.hp.com
- Price as Tested: $749.99 List
- Type: General Purpose, Media, Value
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
- Processor Name: Intel Core i3 330M
- Processor Speed: 2.13 GHz
- RAM: 4 GB
- Weight: 5.2 lb
- Screen Size: 14.1 inches
- Screen Size Type: widescreen
- Graphics Card: Integrated Intel GMA X4500HD
- Storage Capacity: 320 GB
- Networking Options: 802.11n
- Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW
