Cheap ultraportable laptop
Thin HP laptop hits $399
Sound the alarm: Hewlett-Packard is offering a cheap ultraportable laptop for only $399.
But is it worth it?
CNET dissects the new HP offering, comparing it to the higher-priced MacBook Air. The former has more memory, hard drive space, and the option to add built-in 3G. The HP cheap ultraportable laptop weighs more and isn't as thin and, in the end, may not be as aesthetically pleasing, the reviewer decides.
Commenters posting below the story have very varying takes on HP's new laptop. Some say their current HP computers have suffered through various issues, including early motherboard failure. Sending the computer back for repair sometimes takes long and isn't always done correctly, they say. And looking at a Top Ten Reviews evaluation, HP has the highest percentage of problems with its products compared to eight other manufacturers.
So, would you take your chances with HP's cheap ultraportable laptop, even though you may pay more for repair or replacement parts in the end?
"The HP Pavilion dm1z can be had for as little as $399 direct from HP after entering a coupon code. That's a pretty good deal for a laptop that is a cut above an Intel-based Netbook and offers fairly solid build quality for its price class."
