ENVY 14 Brightview or Radiance?

Now that we have a choice, I was wondering if the Radiance was worth the extra 200 bucks. I'm not going to use this for games (have a PS3 for that) as much as I will for CAD and ArcGIS, is it such a big difference that I will be kicking myself for the next 3-5 years if I don't get the 900p screen?

 

Well, have you used a laptop with a 1366x768 screen?

I found on a 15.6" panel that 1366x768 was inadequate. After using a 1366x768 panel on a Vostro 3400 (14" notebook), it wasn't that bad, but I did notice that it was lacking in pixel real estate (I had to do a lot of scrolling when web browsing) compared to my 1680x1050 desktop LCD.

Is it worth $200? I'm not sure. I'd probably go for it, had I not already ordered mine when it was included in the base price.

Personally, I really want the 1600x900 screen. So I hope I'll be happy with my purchase.

 

I highly recommend getting the Radiance screen.

 

depends what you want. i didnt need the screen but its definitely a plus

 

theres one selling on ebay, brand new w/ a radiance screen. i5-450m. going for 1241. with bing cashback it goes down to about 1140. no tax/free shipping. youre saving money and youre getting the radiance screen.

 

The screen is beautiful. My wife is a Geologist, and whenever she needs to use ArcGIS, she takes my envy14 and I get stuck with her fujitsu tablet.

 

Conversely, I don't really need all the power the Envy has. I chose the E14 over other much lighter/portable/thinner/cheaper/better battery life options solely because of the screen. I'm not disappointed. The screen is fantastic.

 

With CAD you need all the real estate you can get. So yea I'd say get it.

Also cause its beautiful

 

Radiance fosho

 

Thanks to all the peer pressure, I ordered the Envy 14 with the Radiance screen. Spent last night explaining to my girlfriend why I spent so much money on a laptop and haven't gotten her a ring yet. Priorities.

 

LOL. I'm sure you'll be happy with the radiance display. Not sure about whether your girlfriend will be though.

 

Same here. For me, there really wasn't any other reason to get an Envy over even HP's other offerings.

 

Lappy first, then the ring. Good god, where has chivalry gone?

























...Is what my gf would say..lol

 

What about us UK buyers. Do we just get the non-radiance screen to avoid the hassle of importing and warranty issues? Or will i be kicking myself in years to come?

Would it not be possible to buy a screen separately later on and have it installed?

 

The radiance screen is excellent. If you can afford the extra money i recommend you get it.

 

Slightly off topic, but how does it compare to the Envy 15's 1080p screen?

 

I would be interested in this comparison also.

 

Bah, rings are old old tech and a diamond lasts forever, so what's another few months, years, before she gets one?

Laptop tech on the other hand, will be obsolete in a year, and only last a few... she must be missing the obvious.

 

Any word on when/if they Radiance Display option will come back? What's the deal here, where'd it go?

 

See here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-...play-no-longer-option-envy-4.html#post6597363