HP’s Pavilion line of notebook PCs has become a front runner in laptop computers, consistently innovating and leading the pack in design, performance, and overall delivery. The dm3t series is no different, bringing a sleek and industrial brushed aluminum design, thin build, and cool and power-efficient processor.

The dm3t earns high marks in the design department, with brushed aluminum composing both the deck and the lid in a moderno argento finish, these notebooks are solid, but still light and easily portable. While most laptops the same size would feel slightly flimsy when handled, the dm3t doesn’t have any give, even when picked up and twisted at opposite corners. The chiclet style keyboard is also incredibly sturdy, offering a good solid feel even while you work. The best thing about all these design features is that they fit into a 1-inch thick frame, keeping this machine portable and backpack ready for wherever you need it to go.

Inside, the dm3t boasts a 1.2 GHz Intel SU7300 Core 2 Duo Processor, a 13.3-inch screen, 3 GB DDR3 RAM, and a 320 GB hard drive (all standard). The Intel processor line shipped with this model runs incredibly cool, and coupled with HP’s strategically placed vents and Thermal Assistant, which detects where you’re using your laptop and automatically adjusts its cooling behavior, these computers run incredibly cool, as well as efficiently. Boasting up to 7.5 hours on only a 6 cell lithium ion battery, these guys can go all day and have power to spare.

The dm3t series continues HP’s reputation for incredibly well-designed machines, and it shows. With Ethernet, VGA, HDMI, two USB, SD card slot, and 3.5 mm headphone and line-in jacks on the left hand side of the machine, and two more USB, power, and WiFi toggle switch on the right, this machine can adapt to whatever you need, whenever you need it. Add to that HP’s modest price tag compared to similar machines, and these notebooks become incredibly affordable high performance machines.