HP Pavilion DV4-1220US 14.1-Inch Laptop
- Entertainment-centric notebook PC with fluid, modern lines in bronze and chrome with argyle-like patterning; widescreen 14.1-inch LCD
- 2.1 GHz AMD Turion X2 RM-72 dual-core processor, 250 GB hard drive, 4 GB RAM (8 GB max), LightScribe dual-layer DVD drive
- Draft-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); Gigabit Ethernet; ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics (up to 1918 MB total)
- Connectivity: 3 USB (with 1 shared eSATA), 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, ExpressCard 54/34, 5-in-1 memory card reader
- Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 (64-bit version); includes remote control
Product Description
Expanding on the sophisticated elegance of the current line, the new DV4-1220US is defined by fluid, modern lines and metalized finishes with surprising innovations inside and out. The DV4-1220US Intersects Imprint features an argyle-like pattern for subtle contrast to the liquid appearance of the metallic finish. And touch media controls light up and become visible only when the system is powered on further enhancing the clean appearance. Providing more choices than ever, HP MediaSmart enables access to DVDs, videos, photos, music, games, Internet TV, and streamed or recorded TV, with an optional TV Tuner at the touch of a button. Built-in demos show you how to add music to your slide shows or videos with drag-and-drop functionality, and much more. An HDMI port enables you to watch films on an HD TV. Muvee Reveal makes creating films complete with effects and transitions a snap. Extras include dual headphone jacks and an HP Mobile Remote Control. For thos… More >>
HP Pavilion DV4-1220US 14.1-Inch Laptop
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5 comments
db on December 17, 2009 at 4:08 am
I work on multiple computers. My HP DV4 is my newest computer and I can’t turn it on and use it without needing to update 3 or 4 software programs (antivirus, Java, HP software, etc.) All my computers (Vista and XP) have the same problem–endless updating, rebooting, connecting, scanning, installing, and nonsense because HP and Microsoft can’t just make something work!!! I have work to do and can’t get it done because I’m spending so much time keeping my computers running! I’m thinking about Linux because I can’t stand the unworkableness of things currently, (and have never been an Apple fan either). HP–Get rid of the CRAPWARE, and pressure Microsoft to make better software. I’m a user, and I just want things work and to work FAST!!! I don’t want to answer questions about this program or that program updating or connecting to the internet and I don’t want to take 8 minutes to boot up, update, or shut down!!! I just want to work (on my work-not updating software) on my computer, and I’d like my privacy too; thank you.
Chua Lee Huat on December 17, 2009 at 5:43 am
14 inch is just enough for me to use for many purposes. I have only 2 dissatisfaction: the energy wasting glowing HP logo behind the screen, and the hard-to-see characters on the keyboard.
Tony H on December 17, 2009 at 8:35 am
Introduction: I’ve had this laptop for six months and use it for random internet searching and school, occasionally i play games on it and frequently stream movies and videos. The reason i am rating this four stars is because i only paid 650$ for this.Nnow, if i were to have bought it for 800$, i would have given it three stars. But i am reviewing solely as how i personally bought it.
Pros:
It’s pretty fast.
It looks cool.
Lots of memory.
Lots of RAM (i don’t know if 4gb is being brutally honest though)
It was cheap (in my case 650$ at Best Buy).
It’s pretty light.
Built in webcam
All the basics are included.
I’ve had no issues with it since i restored it.
Still runs about as fast as when i bought it 6 months ago.
Downloads/streams fast with a good internet connection.
Vista is not that hard to figure out
Cons:
-Very, very short battery life. it goes about an hour and a half without having to charge. And if you don’t want an extremely bad glare, you have to turn up the brightness and it lasts even less than that.
-Bad glare, like i just mentioned. Shiny=looks good, but glare.
The volume on the keyboard is slow to respond, if it responds at all.
-It’s filled with adware when you buy it. FILLED. So you first have to delete all the junk it comes with.
The mouse touchpad is uncomfortably sticky. Would be much better off a normal smoother mesh.
-Had a few issues with my files going completely missing when i opted to show hidden files and had to restore my computer to fix it. (which was okay, doesn’t take too long)
-Overheats if it sits in your lap
-No longer opens and closes smoothly. Really rough and makes a sound.
-Flimsy screen. Very Plastic in the back but hasn’t caused me any issues.
-Compatibility issues with vista 64 bit (can’t play civ IV, among other things)
-I’ve had to do a fair share of googling error codes, but usually i find a solution
Conclusion:
While i did have some early issues with it, i’ve made the most out of this laptop and i believe it’s a good bargain. I have to connect my own mouse and keep it on a flat surface and usually just leave it charging all the time, but i don’t mind that really, because i’m always near an outlet and when i’m not there isn’t internet access anyway so i’d have no use for it. HP has partially sacrificed performance and convenience for looks, but there isn’t any major issues. If you’re new to computers, this probably isn’t for you. In the long run, i will probably end up buying a mac, but, on my college budget, I’m content.
73/100
kk on December 17, 2009 at 8:56 am
We have had trouble with it dropping the internet and freezing up. HP has been helpful but it is a pain to spend an hour ever few days to get it up and running again. I thought it would be fast and it isn’t fast at all. I have other computers in the house that run much better so I don’t think it is anything that I am doing.
Gema Lozano on December 17, 2009 at 9:38 am
IT’S A GOOD LAPTOP IT RUNS GREAT, AND EVERYTHING WORKS LIKE A CHARM. IT’S JUST 14″ IS A BIT SMALL. A 15″ WOULD’VE BEEN DEFINETLY BETTER. STILL THE DESIGN IS VERY BEAUTIFUL AND I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE KEYBOARD’S COLOR.