HP Pavilion dm1z: Great Netbook or Mediocre Laptop?

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HP Pavilion dm1z: Great Netbook or Mediocre Laptop? This week I had a chance to test the first laptop I've seen that uses AMD's new Fusion processor. The 11.6-inch HP Pavilion dm1z starts at a reasonable price and falls somewhere between a budget ultraportable laptop and a netbook. However, I ended up giving it three stars out of five. Read my review to find out why. - Senior Editor Jason Cross Top Story HP Pavilion dm1z: AMD?s Fusion Processor Offers a Lot of Bang for the Buck Straddling the line between netbook and ultraportable laptop, the dm1z offers a lot of value for its $450 starting price. Share: Laptop How-Tos How to Clean Your Tech Here's how to keep your PC and other tech gear clean--on the outside and the inside. Share: Protect Your Laptop Laptops can be stolen. Neoflyer asked the Answer Line forum for tips on protecting them. Share: How Do I Extend My Laptop's Battery Life? You can extend your laptop?s battery life an extra hour or two with a few minor sacrifices. 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