HP DM3 13-inch Laptop

HP dm3t returns w/ Core i3 ULV option; AMD-based dm3z discontinued

September 1, 2010

HP just discontinued the AMD-based dm3z 13.3-inch "ultraportable" laptop.

And we just spotted a new Intel-based HP dm3t notebook on HP's website, a re-launch of the previous dm3t that was discontinued during HP's mid-May laptop series refresh.

Key points

• The new dm3t base configuration with Intel Pentium U5400 processor is listed for $649.99 - $100 instant savings = $549.99. Use our coupon code SVMB39487 for an extra $25 off.
• We suggest upgrading to the Intel Core i3-330UM ultra low voltage (ULV) processor, which brings the price to $719.99 - $100 instant savings = $619.99. Use our $25 coupon code SVMB39487 and your price is only $594.99.
• HP claims it's their "coolest laptop with intelligent thermal software so it will stay cool on your laps for hours"..."Thanks to CoolSense Technology."
• Warning - the new dm3 is NOT ACTUALLY ENTIRELY SILVER. Although HP shows a slick silver interior, the specs list at HP says the new dm3t has a "black soft-touch cover." How disappointing.
• Also curious, HP's landing page for the new dm3t shows a 4.5-out-of-5-star rating and boasts that "36 out of 38 (95%) customers would recommend this product to a friend." Re-he-eally?! This is a brand new product, with new exterior and new guts. How have 38 people bought and used the new dm3t yet when it just now appeared on the HP website and when you get to the checkout cart it says "Estimated build date: September 13." ? Looks like someone in HP marketing is hoping to ride on the coattails of the old dm3t's reviews and that no one notices. Update Sept 2...okay, HP finally reset the number of customer ratings.