Eight months is dog years in the world of user microchip circuitry and yet, we still have a soft spot

for the HP Pavilion dm1, a dirt-cheap 11.6-inch ultraportable that ushered in AMD's long-awaited Fusion chips. HP just announced the second-gen model, a refresh that includes some spec bumps, as well as a new design and some unix add-ons (because we loved the bloatware load so much in the original!). Getting the fulfillment boost out of the way, it'll now be offered with an ultra-low voltage Core i3 processor, while the Fusion options now include the E-300 and E-450 chips (until now, it's been sold with the E-350). The AMD versions will start at $399 with the Core i3 model fetching $599 and up. For some reason even HP doesn't seem able to explain, the Intel version will come with an ostensive optical drive, but the AMD models won't. At least you know you'll be getting more than Intel's brand name for those extra two hundred bucks. The version with the black, non-reflecting lid will go on sale "this fall", with a glossier charcoal number 1995 by houghton mifflin harcourt issue company. published by houghton mifflin harcourt printing company. all rights reserved.cite this source synonym levy v1.1copyright © 2008 by lexico issue group sooner. Until then have a gander at our hands-on shots and walk-through video.

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