HP Envy Notebooks Have a Super Sweet Design

[geoffs]

[citation][nom]godwhomismike[/nom]15" HP Envy 15 Intel Core i7 720QM (1.6GHz Quad core w/ hyper threading / turboboost to 2.8GHz)6GB DDR3 (upgradable to 16GB DDR3)500GB 7200 rpm hard drive1GB ATI 4350 video cardClearly, the HP has better hardware. Quad core with 8 processor threads, 1GB of dedicated video, more ram, better expandability, more storage space, slots, and options for the same price.[/citation]Don't know where you're getting your info, since HP hasn't yet announced what configurations and pricing apply and Intel has not yet announced these CPUs. Some of the review machines are configured as you state, but HP has only said the Envy 15 starts at $1799 (estimated street price).
HP Envy Press Release

Note that neither Envy comes with an optical drive (that's not a complaint, just FYI). Optical drives are optional external USB drives (fine with me) and are purchased separately from the machine. Since I generally only use the optical drive about once a week, I would gladly switch to an external USB and use the space and weight savings to allow room for a second internal HD or SSD. That's exactly what the Envy 15 does.

 

[c_schwab]

Maximum PC has pics of the batter base.

 

[cabose369]

I didn't see anywhere on the HP site it mention if it has a disc drive. The picture didn't show it either and neither did HP's 360 view. If it doesn't have a disc drive then no deal!!! (Even though this is soooo sick!!)

 

[jay236]

I smell price cuts...can't wait 'till this stuff comes to Canada. Horray for competition!

 

[starryman]

Author titles the article "HP Envy Notebooks Have a Super Sweet Design"... really? Looks like any other notebook trying to copy a Macbook.

 

[FSC]

All I heard was Intel, Intel and more Intel Inside... So for me that is bunch of you know what, though the machine looks quite nice.

 

[Andraxxus]

It looks really good and that HD4830 can give you a little gaming power.

 

[sublifer]

Optical drive?

 

[geoffs]

Note that neither Envy comes with an optical drive. Optical drives are optional external USB drives (fine with me) and are purchased separately from the machine. Since I generally only use the optical drive about once a week, I would gladly switch to an external USB and use the space and weight savings to allow room for a second internal HD or SSD. That's exactly what the Envy 15 does.

 

[damianrobertjones]

I've owned the Envy 13 for over 5 months now and, I can hold my hand on my heart while stating, "It's the single best machine I've used in my life. The quality is fantastic and if (as I have, 160Gb 1.8" SSD) you add an SSD, it's very fast".

I leave the display at its lowest brightness as it really is very bright. If you're reading this thread and you've managed to get past all the usual stupid, crappy posts, get one! (HP Envy 13) You can also get a 9-cell slice battery which is better than the usual included 6-cell slice.

P.s. the trackpad isn't as bad as the reviewers make out.