Aided by the Beats Audio control interface - which is different from the much simpler Windows sound panel - the dm4 Beats Edition really kicks. While the Beats series of headphones are often derided by audio enthusiasts as being of middling quality while posing as high-end (I’m not disputing it), one of this laptop’s clearest strengths is the built-in speakers. The Asus U46SV earned a slightly higher WorldBench 6 score of 123. The dm4 Beats Edition bested the HP Envy 15, Lenovo IdeaPad U400, and VAIO S Series with a moderate WorldBench 6 score of 120. Of the most recent all-purpose laptops reviewed by PCWorld, the Pavilion dm4’s battery outlasted all but one - the Asus U46SV, which held a charge for 6 hours, 41 minutes in our lab, more than an hour longer than the dm4’s 5 hours, 23 minutes. Beneath its pretty shell, our entry-level test unit boasts 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, WLAN, Bluetooth, an Intel Core i5-2430M processor, 6GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, and Intel integrated graphics. It has a generous allotment of three USB ports (one 2.0 and two 3.0), as well as two display ports (VGA and HDMI), an SD/MMC memory card input, and an ethernet port. An inch thick, this 4.5-pound all-purpose laptop slips neatly into any work-sized bag without weighing you down.ĭespite its compact frame, the dm4 packs a punch and goes toe-to-toe with the specs of many laptops in its class. Typing on the backlit red-on-black keys is a breeze. The dm4, which starts at US$900 and peaks out at around US$2000 fully loaded, looks and feels great.

The aesthetic appeal of the slim profile and matte-black, brushed-aluminum case of our 14-inch review model can’t be denied. So it should come as no surprise that style and high-quality sound components come standard. The Beats brand is endorsed by rapper and hip-hop producer Dr. It’s not perfect in every way, but it’s a solid laptop for the busy audiophile on a budget, with an eye for the urbane.

The moderately priced laptop boasts sturdy, striking design, powerful speakers, a generous allotment of external ports, good battery life, and an Intel Core i5 processor. The HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition does a lot for a little.

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