HP Pavilion dv4t series
Enjoy entertainment on the go with our 14" (diagonal) Pavilion dv4t laptop series.
Made for the roadYou'll want to take this fun, sleek laptop everywhere. Features include:
Your choice of color: espresso black or pacific blue in a lattice pattern, plus matching palm rest
Weight of just 4.95 lb.1
A 14" (diagonal) Brightview high-definition§§ LED screen
Cool technologyBased on the latest design trends, this series offers:
Intel 2nd generation‡ processors, upgradeable to Core i5
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Fast, easy, trusted Web browsing with Windows Internet Explorer2
Up to 7.25 hours of battery life with 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery†††
HP CoolSense technology, which detects your laptop's heat level and automatically adjusts to deliver optimal comfort
Optional 8GB memory and up to 750GB hard drive§
Powerful switchable graphics that let you set up select apps to optimize graphics performance
An optional Blu-ray reader for watching high-res movies3
Designed for modern lifeYou won't want to leave home without these innovative features:
Skype via TrueVision HD webcam
A chiclet-like keyboard with one-touch action keys
An optional backlit keyboard for typing in low light
Dolby Home Theater for vibrant sound
Built-in HP ProtectSmart, which detects if your laptop is free falling and locks your drive to help safeguard data
Integrated Wi-Fi (Wireless-N)4
An HDMI 1.4 port for a monitor or HD TV5
The ability to remotely lock down your laptop if lost or stolen with Intel Anti-Theft Technology (available only with Intel Core processors; purchase and activation of Lojack for Laptops required)
HP Games, including 10 free on-line sessions of Plants vs. Zombies (2010 Game of the Year) and full version of Farm Frenzy, preloaded on PC ($34.99 total value)
ENERGY STAR® qualification
HP Premier ExperienceHP Premier Experience provides a faster, easier, more organized Windows OS experience. You can:
Get quick access to grouped applications on the taskbar via HP Launch Box6; simply mouse over and click to launch an app
Find and launch app faster with improved organization in Microsoft Windows 7
Turbocharge your Windows 7 experience with quicker boot-up, shutdown, sleep, and resum
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HP Pavilion dv7t series
Designed to handle all your entertainment, our sophisticated Pavilion dv7t laptop series features a wider screen that's perfect for HD§§. Options include Blu-ray1, Radeon HD graphics with GDDR5 ultra-fast memory, and a 1080p panel.
Two-year warranty and supportThis series comes with a two-year limited warranty2 for parts and labor, including two years of toll-free support, 24 x 7, via on-line chat or e-mail.
2nd Gen powerGet a major power boost with this series' Intel 2nd Gen Core i3 processor, which features:
More power when you need it and increased energy efficiency when you don't
Intel Turbo Boost Technology3, which automatically speeds up the system when it needs extra performance
Multitasking with Intel HT Technology, which lets each processor core work on two tasks at once4
High frequency and large cache size for even more responsiveness
Premium performanceThis series is packed with advanced features, including:
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit§§§
Fast, easy, trusted Web browsing with Windows Internet Explorer5
Intel 2nd Gen Core i3‡ (upgradeable to core i5)processor technology
Great discrete graphics options with GDDR5 ultra-fastmemory
Optional WIDI: project personal and on-line content on your big screen (by wirelessly connecting laptop to TV via Intel wireless display, Netgear Push2TV adapter; not included; available only by selecting "WLAN andBluetooth option"
A standard 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery (up to 4.75 hours†††)
Premium designThe clean, streamlined design includes:
A stylish, dark umber (or optional steel gray) metallic finish
A 17.3" diagonal high-definition§§ Brightview LED display (upgradeable to high definition 1080p)
An island-style keyboard with numeric keypad
Premium audio and videoThis series will immerse you in music, movies, and photos. It includes:
Premium Beats audio with quad speakers and triple bass subwoofer for virtual surround sound
An optional Blu-ray ROM drive or Blu-ray burner1 for viewing and creating high-res movies
An HP TrueVision HD webcam for easy video chatting
A faster, easier, more organized Windows OSHP Premier Experience provides a faster, easier, more organized Windows OS experience. You can:
Get quick access to grouped applications on the taskbar via HP Launch Box5; simply mouse over and click to launch an app
Find and launch apps faster with improved organization in Microsoft Windows 7
Turbocharge your Windows 7 experience with quicker boot-up, shutdown, sleep, and resume
Innovative additionsThis Pavilion series also features as part of HP Premier Experience:
HP Coolsense for automatically keeping your laptop cool and comfortable on the go
HP ProtectSmart for keeping your data safe from accidental drops and bumps
Security and convenienceThis series is loaded with convenient features, including:
An HP SimplePass fingerprint reader so you don't have to remember passwords
The ability to remotely lock down your laptop if lost or stolen with Intel Anti-Theft Technology (available only with Intel Core processors; purchase and activation of Lojack for Laptops required)
An HP TrueVision HD webcam for optimized video chatting
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports for data transfer up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0
The latest integrated Wi-Fi with Wireless-N6
An HDMI 1.4 port for connecting a monitor or HD TV7
HP Games, including 10 free on-line sessions of Plants vs. Zombies (2010 Game of the Year) and full version of Farm Frenzy, preloaded on PC ($34.99 total value)
A free 60-day Norton Internet Security subscription8, optimized for your PC and ranked #1 in protection and performance.
ENERGY STAR® qualification
HP Pavilion dv6z Quad Edition series
Featuring AMD's accelerated quad-core processors*** with discrete-class graphics, our metallic premium dv6z Quad Edition is ready to bring you an outstanding PC experience.
Premium performanceThis powerful entertainment series includes:
Fast browsing, smooth video playback, and responsive multitasking with AMD's accelerated quad-core processors*** and discrete-class graphics
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
Fast, easy, trusted Web browsing with Windows Internet Explorer§§§
Dynamically enhanced color and contrast with AMD Perfect Picture HD
A standard 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery (up to 5.75 hours†††)
Premium designThe clean, streamlined design features:
A stylish dark umber (or optional steel gray) metallic finish
A 15.6" diagonal high-definition§§ Brightview LED display (upgradeable to high-def 1080p)
An island-style keyboard with numeric keypad
A faster, easier, more organized Windows OSHP Premier Experience provides a faster, easier, more organized Windows OS experience. You can:
Get quick access to grouped applications on the taskbar via HP Launch Box5; simply mouse over and click to launch an app
Find and launch applications faster with improved organization in Microsoft Windows 7
Turbocharge your Windows 7 experience with quicker boot-up, shutdown, sleep, and resume times5
Innovative additionsThis series also features as part of HP Premier Experience:
HP Coolsense technology for automatically keeping your laptop cool and comfortable on the go
HP ProtectSmart technology for keeping your data safe from accidental drops and bumps
Security and convenienceThis series is loaded with convenient features, including:
An HP SimplePass fingerprint reader so you don't have to remember passwords
2 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports for data transfer up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0
2 USB 2.0 ports
The latest integrated Wi-Fi with Wireless-N4
An HDMI 1.4 port for a monitor or HD TV5
A free 60-day Norton Internet Security subscription6, optimized for your PC and ranked #1 in protection and performance†
HP Games, including 10 free on-line sessions of Plants vs. Zombies (2010 Game of the Year) and full version of Farm Frenzy, preloaded on PC ($34.99 total value)
ENERGY STAR® qualification
HP Mini 210 series
HP Mini 110 series
Enjoy entertainment on the go with our 14" (diagonal) Pavilion dv4t laptop series.
Made for the roadYou'll want to take this fun, sleek laptop everywhere. Features include:
Your choice of color: espresso black or pacific blue in a lattice pattern, plus matching palm rest
Weight of just 4.95 lb.1
A 14" (diagonal) Brightview high-definition§§ LED screen
Cool technologyBased on the latest design trends, this series offers:
Intel 2nd generation‡ processors, upgradeable to Core i5
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Fast, easy, trusted Web browsing with Windows Internet Explorer2
Up to 7.25 hours of battery life with 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery†††
HP CoolSense technology, which detects your laptop's heat level and automatically adjusts to deliver optimal comfort
Optional 8GB memory and up to 750GB hard drive§
Powerful switchable graphics that let you set up select apps to optimize graphics performance
An optional Blu-ray reader for watching high-res movies3
Designed for modern lifeYou won't want to leave home without these innovative features:
Skype via TrueVision HD webcam
A chiclet-like keyboard with one-touch action keys
An optional backlit keyboard for typing in low light
Dolby Home Theater for vibrant sound
Built-in HP ProtectSmart, which detects if your laptop is free falling and locks your drive to help safeguard data
Integrated Wi-Fi (Wireless-N)4
An HDMI 1.4 port for a monitor or HD TV5
The ability to remotely lock down your laptop if lost or stolen with Intel Anti-Theft Technology (available only with Intel Core processors; purchase and activation of Lojack for Laptops required)
HP Games, including 10 free on-line sessions of Plants vs. Zombies (2010 Game of the Year) and full version of Farm Frenzy, preloaded on PC ($34.99 total value)
ENERGY STAR® qualification
HP Premier ExperienceHP Premier Experience provides a faster, easier, more organized Windows OS experience. You can:
Get quick access to grouped applications on the taskbar via HP Launch Box6; simply mouse over and click to launch an app
Find and launch app faster with improved organization in Microsoft Windows 7
Turbocharge your Windows 7 experience with quicker boot-up, shutdown, sleep, and resum
e.
HP Pavilion dv7t series
Two-year warranty and supportThis series comes with a two-year limited warranty2 for parts and labor, including two years of toll-free support, 24 x 7, via on-line chat or e-mail.
2nd Gen powerGet a major power boost with this series' Intel 2nd Gen Core i3 processor, which features:
More power when you need it and increased energy efficiency when you don't
Intel Turbo Boost Technology3, which automatically speeds up the system when it needs extra performance
Multitasking with Intel HT Technology, which lets each processor core work on two tasks at once4
High frequency and large cache size for even more responsiveness
Premium performanceThis series is packed with advanced features, including:
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit§§§
Fast, easy, trusted Web browsing with Windows Internet Explorer5
Intel 2nd Gen Core i3‡ (upgradeable to core i5)processor technology
Great discrete graphics options with GDDR5 ultra-fastmemory
Optional WIDI: project personal and on-line content on your big screen (by wirelessly connecting laptop to TV via Intel wireless display, Netgear Push2TV adapter; not included; available only by selecting "WLAN andBluetooth option"
A standard 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery (up to 4.75 hours†††)
Premium designThe clean, streamlined design includes:
A stylish, dark umber (or optional steel gray) metallic finish
A 17.3" diagonal high-definition§§ Brightview LED display (upgradeable to high definition 1080p)
An island-style keyboard with numeric keypad
Premium audio and videoThis series will immerse you in music, movies, and photos. It includes:
Premium Beats audio with quad speakers and triple bass subwoofer for virtual surround sound
An optional Blu-ray ROM drive or Blu-ray burner1 for viewing and creating high-res movies
An HP TrueVision HD webcam for easy video chatting
A faster, easier, more organized Windows OSHP Premier Experience provides a faster, easier, more organized Windows OS experience. You can:
Get quick access to grouped applications on the taskbar via HP Launch Box5; simply mouse over and click to launch an app
Find and launch apps faster with improved organization in Microsoft Windows 7
Turbocharge your Windows 7 experience with quicker boot-up, shutdown, sleep, and resume
Innovative additionsThis Pavilion series also features as part of HP Premier Experience:
HP Coolsense for automatically keeping your laptop cool and comfortable on the go
HP ProtectSmart for keeping your data safe from accidental drops and bumps
Security and convenienceThis series is loaded with convenient features, including:
An HP SimplePass fingerprint reader so you don't have to remember passwords
The ability to remotely lock down your laptop if lost or stolen with Intel Anti-Theft Technology (available only with Intel Core processors; purchase and activation of Lojack for Laptops required)
An HP TrueVision HD webcam for optimized video chatting
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports for data transfer up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0
The latest integrated Wi-Fi with Wireless-N6
An HDMI 1.4 port for connecting a monitor or HD TV7
HP Games, including 10 free on-line sessions of Plants vs. Zombies (2010 Game of the Year) and full version of Farm Frenzy, preloaded on PC ($34.99 total value)
A free 60-day Norton Internet Security subscription8, optimized for your PC and ranked #1 in protection and performance.
ENERGY STAR® qualification
Featuring AMD's accelerated quad-core processors*** with discrete-class graphics, our metallic premium dv6z Quad Edition is ready to bring you an outstanding PC experience.
Premium performanceThis powerful entertainment series includes:
Fast browsing, smooth video playback, and responsive multitasking with AMD's accelerated quad-core processors*** and discrete-class graphics
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
Fast, easy, trusted Web browsing with Windows Internet Explorer§§§
Dynamically enhanced color and contrast with AMD Perfect Picture HD
A standard 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery (up to 5.75 hours†††)
Premium designThe clean, streamlined design features:
A stylish dark umber (or optional steel gray) metallic finish
A 15.6" diagonal high-definition§§ Brightview LED display (upgradeable to high-def 1080p)
An island-style keyboard with numeric keypad
Premium audio and video
Enjoy our exclusive entertainment features:
Beats audio with quad speakers—the ability to hear music the way artists intended
An integrated Blu-ray ROM drive or optional Blu-ray burner1for viewing and creating high-res movies
Easy video chatting via our TrueVision HD webcam2
Beats audio with quad speakers—the ability to hear music the way artists intended
An integrated Blu-ray ROM drive or optional Blu-ray burner1for viewing and creating high-res movies
Easy video chatting via our TrueVision HD webcam2
Get quick access to grouped applications on the taskbar via HP Launch Box5; simply mouse over and click to launch an app
Find and launch applications faster with improved organization in Microsoft Windows 7
Turbocharge your Windows 7 experience with quicker boot-up, shutdown, sleep, and resume times5
Innovative additionsThis series also features as part of HP Premier Experience:
HP Coolsense technology for automatically keeping your laptop cool and comfortable on the go
HP ProtectSmart technology for keeping your data safe from accidental drops and bumps
Security and convenienceThis series is loaded with convenient features, including:
An HP SimplePass fingerprint reader so you don't have to remember passwords
2 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports for data transfer up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0
2 USB 2.0 ports
The latest integrated Wi-Fi with Wireless-N4
An HDMI 1.4 port for a monitor or HD TV5
A free 60-day Norton Internet Security subscription6, optimized for your PC and ranked #1 in protection and performance†
HP Games, including 10 free on-line sessions of Plants vs. Zombies (2010 Game of the Year) and full version of Farm Frenzy, preloaded on PC ($34.99 total value)
ENERGY STAR® qualification
Go mobile in style with our Mini 210 series, offered in multiple color choices with matching palm rest and base. Its standard six-cell battery provides up to 8.75 hours of life
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Stylish mobile companionThis series features a modern, streamlined design, plus:
Genuine Windows 7 Starter
Fast, easy, trusted Web browsing with Windows Internet Explorer1
An Intel Atom N455 processor for energy-efficient performance (upgradeable to dual-core Atom N570)
A slim, light package: less than 1" thick and 3.04 lb.2
Color choice of charcoal, ocean drive, luminous rose, or crimson red with matching palm rest and base
A 10.1" diagonal display with smooth edge-to-edge surface (upgradeable to high-definition (720p) §§
Up to 8.75 hours of battery life for staying unplugged.
1GB DDR3 system memory (upgradeable to 2GB if you select Windows 7 Home Premium)
A 250GB§ hard drive for storing data (upgradeable to 500GB if you select Windows 7 Home Premium)
A color-matched, island-style keyboard that's 93% of full size for comfortable typing
A touchpad with on/off button
An optional external CD/DVD drive for installing software (the Mini does not have an internal optical drive)
ENERGY STAR® qualification
Cool technology This mini PC is packed with the latest features. You'll get:
Beats audio for high-quality entertainment on the go (headset not included)
QuickWeb for connecting to the Web within seconds of powering up4, a customizable widget dashboard, synching to Windows bookmarks, and the ability to chat on Skype, update Facebook posts and tweets, and view social calendars in one place
5 free HP games, already loaded on your PC
Easy connectionsSurf the Web, check e-mail, listen to music, and chat with friends. You'll get:
Integrated Wireless-N for access within range of a hotspot5 (Bluetooth optional)
A built-in webcam and digital microphone6
Three USB ports
A VGA port for connecting a monitor
An integrated digital media card reader(SD/SDHC/SDxC, MMC)
Solid warranty, support, and securityThis series is backed by a one-year limited warranty7 on hardware with award-winning HP Total Care service and support. You get:
Real-time chat and e-mail (with response in about an hour)
Lifetime use of HP Support Assistant from your desktop
Access to on-line classes, FAQs, and other resources
You also get a free 60-day Norton Internet Security subscription8, optimized for your PC and ranked #1 in protection and performance.
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Stylish mobile companionThis series features a modern, streamlined design, plus:
Genuine Windows 7 Starter
Fast, easy, trusted Web browsing with Windows Internet Explorer1
An Intel Atom N455 processor for energy-efficient performance (upgradeable to dual-core Atom N570)
A slim, light package: less than 1" thick and 3.04 lb.2
Color choice of charcoal, ocean drive, luminous rose, or crimson red with matching palm rest and base
A 10.1" diagonal display with smooth edge-to-edge surface (upgradeable to high-definition (720p) §§
Up to 8.75 hours of battery life for staying unplugged.
1GB DDR3 system memory (upgradeable to 2GB if you select Windows 7 Home Premium)
A 250GB§ hard drive for storing data (upgradeable to 500GB if you select Windows 7 Home Premium)
A color-matched, island-style keyboard that's 93% of full size for comfortable typing
A touchpad with on/off button
An optional external CD/DVD drive for installing software (the Mini does not have an internal optical drive)
ENERGY STAR® qualification
Cool technology This mini PC is packed with the latest features. You'll get:
Beats audio for high-quality entertainment on the go (headset not included)
QuickWeb for connecting to the Web within seconds of powering up4, a customizable widget dashboard, synching to Windows bookmarks, and the ability to chat on Skype, update Facebook posts and tweets, and view social calendars in one place
5 free HP games, already loaded on your PC
Easy connectionsSurf the Web, check e-mail, listen to music, and chat with friends. You'll get:
Integrated Wireless-N for access within range of a hotspot5 (Bluetooth optional)
A built-in webcam and digital microphone6
Three USB ports
A VGA port for connecting a monitor
An integrated digital media card reader(SD/SDHC/SDxC, MMC)
Solid warranty, support, and securityThis series is backed by a one-year limited warranty7 on hardware with award-winning HP Total Care service and support. You get:
Real-time chat and e-mail (with response in about an hour)
Lifetime use of HP Support Assistant from your desktop
Access to on-line classes, FAQs, and other resources
You also get a free 60-day Norton Internet Security subscription8, optimized for your PC and ranked #1 in protection and performance.
With a sleek design that's less than 1" thick and 2.71 lb.1, advanced wireless options2, and up to 4 hours of battery life, 3 you can take our Mini 110 everywhere to stay on top of e-mail, instant messages, blogs, and social media4.
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Small and compactOur Mini 110 packs all the essential technology you need on the go. Features include:
Genuine Windows 7 Starter
Fast, easy, trusted Web browsing with Windows Internet Explorer4
An Intel Atom N455‡ processor with energy-efficient performance (or upgrade to dual core Atom N570)
Color choice of black (standard), pacific blue, or sonoma red
A 10.1" diagonal LED display
1GB system memory (user upgradeable to 2GB)
A 250GB§§ hard drive for storing photos and songs, or upgrade to 320GB
Three USB ports
Integrated Wireless-N for wireless access within range of a hotspot (Bluetooth is optional)2
An optional external CD/DVD drive for installing software (the Mini has no internal optical drive)
ENERGY STAR® qualification
Mobile and connectedIt's easy to stay in touch via your HP Mini 110, which comes with:
A built-in webcam for chatting with friends and family4
HP QuickWeb, a fast way to connect to the Web, e-mail, and favorite apps in seconds4
An integrated multi-format digital media card reader that supports SD/SDHC/SDxC, MMC, and mini versions of SD/MMC/MS adapters (adapter not included)
A built-in VGA port for connecting a monitor
5 free HP games, already loaded on your PC
Solid warranty, support, and securityThis series is backed by a one-year limited warranty6 on hardware with award-winning HP Total Care service and support. You get:
Real-time chat and e-mail (with response in about an hour)
Lifetime use of HP Support Assistant from your desktop
Access to on-line classes, FAQs, and other resources
You also get a free 60-day Norton Internet Security subscription, optimized for your PC and ranked #1 in protection and performance.7
HP Envy 14 Spectre Specs Unveiled
The Envy 14 Spectre that HP has been teasing for the past week has finally been unveiled at CES and as expected it is a premium Ultrabook. The Envy 14 Spectre has a 14” screen but still manages to stay 0.78-inches thick. The weight of 3.9 pounds is conspicuously heavy for an Ultrabook, but we’re guessing the aluminum build and unique glass lid are adding extra weight to the slim frame of this laptop. You heard correct, the lid has glass on it – which is going to make for one heck of a chore to keep clean, but laptop will look gorgeous when it is clean. Think of the back of an iPhone and how easily that picks up fingerprints and multiply it by about 10 times in size and that’s what you’ve got with the Envy 14 Spectre lid.
The full specs for the Envy 14 Spectre that will be priced at $1,399 are below:
Processor: Intel Core i5-2467m 1.60GHz
Screen: 14-inch Radiance display, 1600 x 900 resolution
Memory: 4GB RAM
Storage: 128GB mSATA SSD
Thickness: 0.78-inches
Weight: 3.9 pounds
Dimensions: 12.87 inches x 8.7 inches x 0.79 inches
Ports: USB 2.0, USB 3.0, SD card reader, Mini DisplayPort, Ethernet
Keyboard: Chiclet, backlit with sensor to brighten when you approach
Wireless: 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, WiDi
Audio: Beats Audio
Battery Life: 9 hours estimated
The processor is an existing Intel Sandy Bridge family processor so there the release date is February, no need to wait until April for the Ivy Bridge class processors with this Envy 14-3000 version.
For those fans of the older Envy 14 that were hoping for a 14-inch gaming style laptop, well, sorry you’re out of luck. There will be no dedicated graphics for this laptop and quite obviously it’s intended more for those that want a premium mobile laptop more interested in style than frame rates in Batman Arkham City.
There’s no word if this 1600 x 900 display is an IPS variety, but HP is positioning it as a premium screen with excellent viewing angles, so it certainly could be the case. It might be the same screen as the Envy 15-3000 just with a smaller panel size. Another similarity to the Envy 15 is that the Envy 14 Spectre has Beats Audio on board and the same dial type volume control.
The Envy 14 Spectre availability date is set for February 8, 2012 so there’s a little under a month to wait and we’re sure there will be plenty of reviews and feedback on this laptop by that time as well.
HP Envy 17 3D (Envy 17-2290NR) Review
The HP Envy 17 3D 2290NR is a stylish, 17.3” screen desktop replacement model that features an aluminum case design and Beats Audio. Inside the box you will find a sleek professional looking laptop without all the stickers you typically find on a Windows machine fresh out of the box. Call it taking a page out of the Apple playbook or just being customer friendly, either way it’s nice not to have to worry about removing stickers and glue remnants from a laptop you spent $1,500 on. The Envy 17 2290NR comes standard with an Intel Quad Core i7 processor and switchable graphics. The hybrid graphics makes it possible for this laptop to double as a gaming machine by using its high mid-range AMD graphics and also function as a battery friendly work machine by running on Intel integrated graphics when you need it to. The Envy 17-2290NR machine can be found on HP.com for $1,499.99. In my case I ordered a custom built model with the following configuration on my Employee Purchase Program for $1,466.21 before taxes, and free shipping:
HP Envy 17-2290 Specs
Processor: Intel Core i7-2670QM (2.2 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz
OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Screen: 17.3" diagonal Full HD HP 3D Ultra BrightView Infinity LED Display (1920×1080)
Graphics: 1GB GDDR5 Radeon(TM) HD 6850M Graphics
Memory: 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Storage: 1.5TB 7200 rpm Dual Hard Drive (750GB x 2) (Raid 0)
Battery: One 6-Cell (around 3 hours battery life) and One 9-Cell (around 5 hours battery life) Lithium Ion
Optical Drive: Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner
Ports: 4 USB (3 USB 2.0 and 1 USB 3.0, one of the USB 2.0′s is a shared eSATA port), HDMI, VGA monitor out, mini Display Port, 1Gbps Ethernet LAN, 1 Headphone, 1 Headphone/Mic
Dimensions: 16.38" (W) x 10.83" (D) x 1.25" (min Height)/2.15" (max Height)
Weight: 7.82 lbs
Webcam: HP TrueVision HD Webcam
Wireless: Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth with Wireless Display Support
Keyboard: Backlit Keyboard with numeric keypad
3D Glasses: HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses
Envy 17 3D Reason for Buying
When I embarked on finding a replacement laptop for my broken 17" HP DV7 3160us, I looked at the 17” Apple MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 17 and Sony Vaio FE. Although nice, I couldn’t bring myself to spend the money on the MacBook Pro 17, it starts at $2,499 and was simply above what I wanted to spend. Another downside for buying the MacBook Pro or Sony VAIO FE was the fact I multi-boot several OS’s and having dual drives is a very appealing feature to make that easier, the MacBook Pro and VAIO FE do not offer dual drives while the XPS 17 and Envy 17 do. With the Apple MBP and VAIO FE out of the picture that left the HP and Dell. Priced slightly lower, I ultimately chose the HP Envy 17 3D because I preferred the look over the XPS 17. The Envy looks like what I expect in a high end laptop, while the XPS 17 is somewhat frumpy and inelegant. I love the sleek design of the Envy 17 and also appreciate the lack of clutter caused by stickers.
HP dv7t Quad Edition Review
The HP Pavilion dv7t Quad Edition Series (dv7tqe) is a desktop replacement style laptop available from HP.com which currently starts at $899.99. The model I purchased came in at $1,199.99 with a number of additional options added. This price includes a $300 discount and various free upgrades being offered by HP at the time.
When looking for a new laptop I primarily wanted something at a price of around $1,000, a 17” or greater screen, and a powerful processor and graphics card capable of handling just about anything I threw at it. I already had a smaller laptop I used all over my apartment for various tasks, but it was severely underpowered and unimpressive when running games and sometimes even displaying full-screen video. This laptop wouldn’t completely replace my smaller laptop, just compliment it with more power in exchange for less portability.
While there were a number of manufacturers that had laptops which could potentially satisfy my requirements, very few of those manufacturers had fully customizable laptop choices. Many manufacturers have a “CUSTOMIZE” button next to their various models of laptops on their website, but usually few real choices await the potential buyer (getting to pick a version of Windows 7 does not count as customizing a laptop). I still looked at just about every manufacturer I could imagine, and in the end chose the dv7tqe because it offered everything I was looking for, and then some, at the most competitive price.
Here are the specifications of my dv7tqe as ordered:
Display: 17.3-inch diagonal Full HD Anti-glare LED-backlit Display (1920 x 1080)
Processor: Intel i7-2670QM (2.2 Ghz, 6MB l3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 Ghz
OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Graphics Card: 2GB Radeon HD 6770M GDDR5
Memory: 8GB DDR3 (2 Dimm)
Storage: 750GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
Battery: 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Optical Drive: Combination Blue-ray Player & SuperMulti DVD Burner
Ports: 2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0, Ethernet, VGA, HDMI, Microphone, 2 Headphone
Dimensions: 16.38" (W) x 10.83" (D) x 1.24" (min H) / 1.42” (max H)
Weight: 6.72 lbs
Color: Dark Umber
Multimedia Inputs: HP TrueVision HD Webcam with Integrated Microphone; Fingerprint Reader
Wireless: Intel 802.11 b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth
A few comments regarding my build out and the options HP had available. First, as I wanted the best possible graphics and gaming performance, the extra $150 for the 1080p screen over the stock 900p screen was a must buy. What would be the point of a giant screen if you couldn’t back it up with great resolution? Second, while processor upgrades were available for $150 to $350, the potential gains seemed pretty insignificant. A few tenths of a GHz when you’re already pushing into the 3’s in turbo mode just wasn’t worth it to me. Third, taking the 2GB option over the 1GB option on the video card was probably a waste, even at only an additional cost of $50 more. Most reliable sources will tell you that 2GB will offer no performance increase over 1GB for this level of graphics card (or possibly most any level of graphics card). Fourth, you can probably skip the 7200RPM drive if you’re planning on installing a Solid State Drive (SSD) yourself. More on that later.
HP Envy 15-3000 Review (Late 2011 Envy 15)
The HP Envy 15 provides the performance of a desktop replacement in a stylish, reasonably portable package. It is ideally suited for users who demand more from a notebook, but prioritize portability or display clarity over maximum GPU performance. The Envy 15 starts at $1,099, with HP’s recommended configuration currently selling for $1,439. Significant rebates are sometimes available, which can reduce the price even further. I took advantage of a fortuitous 33% rebate promotional code, dropping the price of my customized unit by just over $600. With the rebate, I ordered mine for a scant $1,219 (not including extended warranty, tax, or shipping) , with the following specifications:
HP Envy 15t-3000 Specs
Processor: Intel Core i7-2760QM (2.4 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.5 GHz
OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Screen: 15.6″ Radiance Full HD Infinity LED-backlit Display (1920×1080)
Graphics: 1GB Discrete Graphics AMD Radeon HD 7690M [HDMI, DP]
Memory: 6GB 1600MHz DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Storage: 500GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
Battery: Internal 8-Cell Lithium Ion
Optical Drive: SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
Ports: 1 HDMI, 1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0, 1 Gigabit LAN RJ-45, 1 Microphone-in, 2 Headphone-out, 1 DispayPort
Slots: 2-in-1 SD-MMC
Dimensions: 14.96″ (W) x 9.61″ (D) x 1.11″ (H)
Weight: Starting at 5.8 lbs (2.63 kg)
Webcam: HP TrueVision HD Webcam
Wireless: Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth with Wireless Display Support
Keyboard: Backlit Keyboard with numeric keypad
Power: 120W AC Power Adapter
More about netbooks
Small and compactOur Mini 110 packs all the essential technology you need on the go. Features include:
Genuine Windows 7 Starter
Fast, easy, trusted Web browsing with Windows Internet Explorer4
An Intel Atom N455‡ processor with energy-efficient performance (or upgrade to dual core Atom N570)
Color choice of black (standard), pacific blue, or sonoma red
A 10.1" diagonal LED display
1GB system memory (user upgradeable to 2GB)
A 250GB§§ hard drive for storing photos and songs, or upgrade to 320GB
Three USB ports
Integrated Wireless-N for wireless access within range of a hotspot (Bluetooth is optional)2
An optional external CD/DVD drive for installing software (the Mini has no internal optical drive)
ENERGY STAR® qualification
Mobile and connectedIt's easy to stay in touch via your HP Mini 110, which comes with:
A built-in webcam for chatting with friends and family4
HP QuickWeb, a fast way to connect to the Web, e-mail, and favorite apps in seconds4
An integrated multi-format digital media card reader that supports SD/SDHC/SDxC, MMC, and mini versions of SD/MMC/MS adapters (adapter not included)
A built-in VGA port for connecting a monitor
5 free HP games, already loaded on your PC
Solid warranty, support, and securityThis series is backed by a one-year limited warranty6 on hardware with award-winning HP Total Care service and support. You get:
Real-time chat and e-mail (with response in about an hour)
Lifetime use of HP Support Assistant from your desktop
Access to on-line classes, FAQs, and other resources
You also get a free 60-day Norton Internet Security subscription, optimized for your PC and ranked #1 in protection and performance.7
HP Envy 14 Spectre Specs Unveiled
The Envy 14 Spectre that HP has been teasing for the past week has finally been unveiled at CES and as expected it is a premium Ultrabook. The Envy 14 Spectre has a 14” screen but still manages to stay 0.78-inches thick. The weight of 3.9 pounds is conspicuously heavy for an Ultrabook, but we’re guessing the aluminum build and unique glass lid are adding extra weight to the slim frame of this laptop. You heard correct, the lid has glass on it – which is going to make for one heck of a chore to keep clean, but laptop will look gorgeous when it is clean. Think of the back of an iPhone and how easily that picks up fingerprints and multiply it by about 10 times in size and that’s what you’ve got with the Envy 14 Spectre lid.
The full specs for the Envy 14 Spectre that will be priced at $1,399 are below:
Processor: Intel Core i5-2467m 1.60GHz
Screen: 14-inch Radiance display, 1600 x 900 resolution
Memory: 4GB RAM
Storage: 128GB mSATA SSD
Thickness: 0.78-inches
Weight: 3.9 pounds
Dimensions: 12.87 inches x 8.7 inches x 0.79 inches
Ports: USB 2.0, USB 3.0, SD card reader, Mini DisplayPort, Ethernet
Keyboard: Chiclet, backlit with sensor to brighten when you approach
Wireless: 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, WiDi
Audio: Beats Audio
Battery Life: 9 hours estimated
The processor is an existing Intel Sandy Bridge family processor so there the release date is February, no need to wait until April for the Ivy Bridge class processors with this Envy 14-3000 version.
For those fans of the older Envy 14 that were hoping for a 14-inch gaming style laptop, well, sorry you’re out of luck. There will be no dedicated graphics for this laptop and quite obviously it’s intended more for those that want a premium mobile laptop more interested in style than frame rates in Batman Arkham City.
There’s no word if this 1600 x 900 display is an IPS variety, but HP is positioning it as a premium screen with excellent viewing angles, so it certainly could be the case. It might be the same screen as the Envy 15-3000 just with a smaller panel size. Another similarity to the Envy 15 is that the Envy 14 Spectre has Beats Audio on board and the same dial type volume control.
The Envy 14 Spectre availability date is set for February 8, 2012 so there’s a little under a month to wait and we’re sure there will be plenty of reviews and feedback on this laptop by that time as well.
HP Envy 17 3D (Envy 17-2290NR) Review
HP Envy 17-2290 Specs
Processor: Intel Core i7-2670QM (2.2 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz
OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Screen: 17.3" diagonal Full HD HP 3D Ultra BrightView Infinity LED Display (1920×1080)
Graphics: 1GB GDDR5 Radeon(TM) HD 6850M Graphics
Memory: 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Storage: 1.5TB 7200 rpm Dual Hard Drive (750GB x 2) (Raid 0)
Battery: One 6-Cell (around 3 hours battery life) and One 9-Cell (around 5 hours battery life) Lithium Ion
Optical Drive: Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner
Ports: 4 USB (3 USB 2.0 and 1 USB 3.0, one of the USB 2.0′s is a shared eSATA port), HDMI, VGA monitor out, mini Display Port, 1Gbps Ethernet LAN, 1 Headphone, 1 Headphone/Mic
Dimensions: 16.38" (W) x 10.83" (D) x 1.25" (min Height)/2.15" (max Height)
Weight: 7.82 lbs
Webcam: HP TrueVision HD Webcam
Wireless: Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth with Wireless Display Support
Keyboard: Backlit Keyboard with numeric keypad
3D Glasses: HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses
Envy 17 3D Reason for Buying
When I embarked on finding a replacement laptop for my broken 17" HP DV7 3160us, I looked at the 17” Apple MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 17 and Sony Vaio FE. Although nice, I couldn’t bring myself to spend the money on the MacBook Pro 17, it starts at $2,499 and was simply above what I wanted to spend. Another downside for buying the MacBook Pro or Sony VAIO FE was the fact I multi-boot several OS’s and having dual drives is a very appealing feature to make that easier, the MacBook Pro and VAIO FE do not offer dual drives while the XPS 17 and Envy 17 do. With the Apple MBP and VAIO FE out of the picture that left the HP and Dell. Priced slightly lower, I ultimately chose the HP Envy 17 3D because I preferred the look over the XPS 17. The Envy looks like what I expect in a high end laptop, while the XPS 17 is somewhat frumpy and inelegant. I love the sleek design of the Envy 17 and also appreciate the lack of clutter caused by stickers.
HP dv7t Quad Edition Review
When looking for a new laptop I primarily wanted something at a price of around $1,000, a 17” or greater screen, and a powerful processor and graphics card capable of handling just about anything I threw at it. I already had a smaller laptop I used all over my apartment for various tasks, but it was severely underpowered and unimpressive when running games and sometimes even displaying full-screen video. This laptop wouldn’t completely replace my smaller laptop, just compliment it with more power in exchange for less portability.
While there were a number of manufacturers that had laptops which could potentially satisfy my requirements, very few of those manufacturers had fully customizable laptop choices. Many manufacturers have a “CUSTOMIZE” button next to their various models of laptops on their website, but usually few real choices await the potential buyer (getting to pick a version of Windows 7 does not count as customizing a laptop). I still looked at just about every manufacturer I could imagine, and in the end chose the dv7tqe because it offered everything I was looking for, and then some, at the most competitive price.
Here are the specifications of my dv7tqe as ordered:
Display: 17.3-inch diagonal Full HD Anti-glare LED-backlit Display (1920 x 1080)
Processor: Intel i7-2670QM (2.2 Ghz, 6MB l3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 Ghz
OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Graphics Card: 2GB Radeon HD 6770M GDDR5
Memory: 8GB DDR3 (2 Dimm)
Storage: 750GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
Battery: 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Optical Drive: Combination Blue-ray Player & SuperMulti DVD Burner
Ports: 2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0, Ethernet, VGA, HDMI, Microphone, 2 Headphone
Dimensions: 16.38" (W) x 10.83" (D) x 1.24" (min H) / 1.42” (max H)
Weight: 6.72 lbs
Color: Dark Umber
Multimedia Inputs: HP TrueVision HD Webcam with Integrated Microphone; Fingerprint Reader
Wireless: Intel 802.11 b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth
A few comments regarding my build out and the options HP had available. First, as I wanted the best possible graphics and gaming performance, the extra $150 for the 1080p screen over the stock 900p screen was a must buy. What would be the point of a giant screen if you couldn’t back it up with great resolution? Second, while processor upgrades were available for $150 to $350, the potential gains seemed pretty insignificant. A few tenths of a GHz when you’re already pushing into the 3’s in turbo mode just wasn’t worth it to me. Third, taking the 2GB option over the 1GB option on the video card was probably a waste, even at only an additional cost of $50 more. Most reliable sources will tell you that 2GB will offer no performance increase over 1GB for this level of graphics card (or possibly most any level of graphics card). Fourth, you can probably skip the 7200RPM drive if you’re planning on installing a Solid State Drive (SSD) yourself. More on that later.
HP Envy 15t-3000 Specs
Processor: Intel Core i7-2760QM (2.4 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.5 GHz
OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Screen: 15.6″ Radiance Full HD Infinity LED-backlit Display (1920×1080)
Graphics: 1GB Discrete Graphics AMD Radeon HD 7690M [HDMI, DP]
Memory: 6GB 1600MHz DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Storage: 500GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
Battery: Internal 8-Cell Lithium Ion
Optical Drive: SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
Ports: 1 HDMI, 1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0, 1 Gigabit LAN RJ-45, 1 Microphone-in, 2 Headphone-out, 1 DispayPort
Slots: 2-in-1 SD-MMC
Dimensions: 14.96″ (W) x 9.61″ (D) x 1.11″ (H)
Weight: Starting at 5.8 lbs (2.63 kg)
Webcam: HP TrueVision HD Webcam
Wireless: Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth with Wireless Display Support
Keyboard: Backlit Keyboard with numeric keypad
Power: 120W AC Power Adapter
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