Comments on: Review: HP Pavilion dv2 ultrathin notebook

By: AMD specs its new ultrathins, but no pictures yet

AMD specs its new ultrathins, but no pictures yet — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:02:58 +0000

[...] isn’t quite ready for its close-up yet. If you remember last year, they introduced the dv2 with HP as the first entry in their ultrathin platform, and I liked pretty much everything but the [...]

By: Lenovo expands its lineup with an HTPC, ultra-slim, and NAS

Lenovo expands its lineup with an HTPC, ultra-slim, and NAS — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:30:37 +0000

[...] enough, but the Core2 Solo and integrated graphics don’t really impress. It seems like the dv2, which wasn’t exactly a powerhouse, might have this guy beat, especially after its updates. [...]

By: HP crushes dreams of fun summer by announcing back-to-school notebooks and printers already

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:41:19 +0000

[...] HP Pavilion dv2z — seems to basically be a customizable version of the already-available dv2 (see Devin’s review). You can bump the CPU from an AMD Neo up to a dual-core AMD. Starts at $599, available starting [...]

By: AMD’s Atom killer won’t be here until 2010

AMD’s Atom killer won’t be here until 2010 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:00:07 +0000

[...] AMD is nowhere to be found. Well, that’s not totally true. It does have its Neo platform in HP’s dv2, but that’s about it. With Intel purposely hamstringing the graphics setups on the Atom [...]

By: XpPhone is a giant phone that runs XP or a small computer that makes phone calls

XpPhone is a giant phone that runs XP or a small computer that makes phone calls — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:28:13 +0000

[...] AMD CPU — perhaps the Geode processor or, more likely, the Atom-like Neo processor found in HP’s DV2 netbook. There’s also a USB port, headset port, SIM card slot, memory card slot, VGA out (via a mini [...]

By: Jared

Jared — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:28:12 +0000

I worked for a certain blue and yellow retailer at their tech bench then as an “agent” and some older models of HP were bad but not all and the return rate on HP was really low in the later years. Gateway had case cracking problems and we would get Toshibas all the time. I would be confident buying this one as HP has vastly improved their product quality as well as customer service.

Looks like a great notebook, nice small and portable and not an underpowered nightmare like a netbook. Now only if it were a convertible tablet I would love it.

By: HP dv2 being refreshed with new AMD Neo setup

HP dv2 being refreshed with new AMD Neo setup — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:20:10 +0000

[...] laptop market, AMD and HP have recently announced an update to the HP dv2. We liked the original dv2 — however, adding a little more grunt to it with an improved processor can only be a good [...]

By: HP dv2 being refreshed with the AMD Neo

HP dv2 being refreshed with the AMD Neo — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:56 +0000

[...] laptop market, AMD and HP have recently announced an update to the HP dv2. We liked the original dv2, however adding a little more grunt to it with an improved processor can only be a good [...]

By: Kenshin

Kenshin — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:36:33 +0000

@Technology Slice: do you know the graphics chip on your HP? Because quite a number of HP sets came with Nvidia 6000 and 8000-series, primarily the 6150 is usually found to be the culprit behind dead mobos. The 6150 is most notorious for sudden deaths. While 8000 series such as 8400 and 8600 had made a splash here:

http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1028703/nvidia-g84-g86-bad

No brand has been spared from the bad karma that stems from using these Nvidias. Good thing the DV2 is using ATI, but we’ll see.

By: glow

glow — Mon, 25 May 2009 11:45:03 +0000

hi,i need help on this netbook.I am a motion graphic designer and i was wondering that this netbook is capable of supporting fast and great rendering speed and multi-tasking when i am using adobe after effects and cinema 4d?

By: Recently reviewed on CrunchGear.com

Recently reviewed on CrunchGear.com — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:23:28 +0000

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By: New Microsoft mice are Bluetracky, mobile

New Microsoft mice are Bluetracky, mobile — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:00:57 +0000

[...] 6000 and Wireless Mouse 5000 (such evocative names) are go-with-you mice, in case your trackpad isn’t all that. The Wireless Keyboard 3000 looks pretty solid, although it’s got those freaky function [...]

By: S.Pradeep Kumar

S.Pradeep Kumar — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:27:22 +0000

Google ! Help me to buy one like this ! :(

By: tech-no-media

tech-no-media — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:42:09 +0000

The dv2 looks like an interesting machine: beefier than a netbook and lighter than a laptop. I think however that to fully use it’s capabilities you need to have it loaded with Windows XP or Ubuntu, as Vista is clearly too heavy for that kind of machine.

Also at $750 it may be a better option to buy a cheap 15 inch notebook for $500 AND one of the future SOC based ultra light netbooks such as the Norhtec Edubook: http://www.tech-no-media.com/2009/05/norhtec-edubook-finally-innovative.html

By: Anthony Lopez

Wed, 13 May 2009 19:54:28 +0000

I’ve been looking forward to this review for a while, and I’m glad to see there are much more positives than negatives. I’ll be picking one of these up as soon as HP initiates some kind of free Windows 7 upgrade program.

By: MSI X340 ultraportable reviewed

MSI X340 ultraportable reviewed — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:00:28 +0000

[...] MSI and gave the $899 ultra low voltage notebook a relatively positive review. Like HP’s DV2 that Devin just reviewed, the X340 series falls somewhere in between netbooks and [...]

By: Cellphone Accessories

Cellphone Accessories — Wed, 13 May 2009 12:20:15 +0000

I’m not really into slim / advanced laptops as long as a gadget comply on what I needs its okay to me.

By: Francis Simisim

Francis Simisim — Wed, 13 May 2009 04:26:40 +0000

Hi Devin, I have exactly the same dilemma getting a netbook vs. bringing my MacBook Pro. The small screened netbooks is also a problem for me, which this HP seemed to have solved pretty well. The Price there is reasonable, I wonder how much and when it's going to be launched here in Asia? TechFilipino

By: Devin Coldewey

Devin Coldewey — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:52:31 +0000

Yeah, take it from this guy if not from me.

By: Trond

Trond — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:42:11 +0000

HP had loads of issues with their laptops a couple of years ago – especially the DV6000 and DV9000 series, they were basically crap – but since the launch of their new line (DV2/3/4/5/6/7) those problems have all been sorted. I should know, I work in computer retail, and the return rate on HPs has dropped a LOT since the introduction of the new line.