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    ENVY 17 update timelines?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Dionysos25, Sep 15, 2012.

  1. Dionysos25

    Dionysos25 Newbie

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    Hey, was thinking about buying a new HP ENVY 17, when do they normally refresh the 17 inch models? I'd like to purchase as close to a refresh as possible.
     
    Dionysos25, Sep 15, 2012
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  2. JSHidaka

    JSHidaka Notebook Enthusiast

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    32xx was released in June iirc, just 3 months ago. I supposes next one will be after next generation processors are out.


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    JSHidaka, Sep 16, 2012
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  3. FM Bomb Saw

    FM Bomb Saw Notebook Consultant

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    And intel was saying they were planning on releasing haswell in 2013... So, you got a while bud.
     
    FM Bomb Saw, Sep 16, 2012
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  4. KylePR

    KylePR Notebook Geek

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    If an update comes before next year it will probably only be making some optional specification standard, or a slightly better graphics card (7850->7870). Otherwise nothing else can really be upgraded without a total refresh
     
    KylePR, Sep 16, 2012
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    adamdoom89 Notebook Consultant

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    This Design is the best in the Envy series IMO so why would you want a refresh...
     
    adamdoom89, Sep 16, 2012
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    Starrbuck Notebook Consultant

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    Honestly there's really nowhere to upgrade to right now or any time soon. The specs are super good!
     
    Starrbuck, Sep 16, 2012
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  7. KylePR

    KylePR Notebook Geek

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    I don't want a refresh, I'm just saying that at this point its as good as it can be :D
     
    KylePR, Sep 17, 2012
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    Right... If I were HP I would wait till early next year and start a refresh assuming there's new technology available... Better Processors and better GPU options...
     
    adamdoom89, Sep 17, 2012
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    TheAtreidesHawk Notebook Deity

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    Well given all the complaints and the issues that have been harped on and on about on this forum I'm sorta expecting them to do a minor refresh or whatever you want to call it sooner rather than later....

    But I've got some other stuff to deal with as far as money is concerned so I'm not going to be purchasing it for at least a month. So that gives me plenty of time. Just gotta save up the money between now and then as I'm paying off these bills one at a time....
     
    TheAtreidesHawk, Sep 17, 2012
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  10. Dionysos25

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    Thanks for the info. I just didn't want to purchase too close to any updates. I shall proceed with my order. :)
     
    Dionysos25, Sep 17, 2012
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  11. shrike4242

    shrike4242 Notebook Consultant

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    At most, you'd see one in 2013 with the release of Haswell. You might see minor upgrades in processors (3720 to 3740, for example) and video cards, though nothing as a complete overhaul-type refresh.
     
    shrike4242, Sep 17, 2012
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  12. Sagar Jacky

    Sagar Jacky Notebook Consultant

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    Windows 8 is launching on Oct 25th. Wait and see what they do - perhaps add a touchscreen to the Envy?
     
    Sagar Jacky, Sep 19, 2012
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  13. KylePR

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    Wishful thinking since HP seems to be going on a sort-of-premium ultrabook frenzy, but it really is the only model on which a touchscreen naturally makes sense. Its big enough to accommodate it and premium enough to warrant it. We can hope
     
    KylePR, Sep 19, 2012
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