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    ENVY 17-32XX Intel Ivy Bridge (AMD 7850M)

    Discussion in 'HP' started by justinkw1, May 8, 2012.

  1. Jerol7190

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    If you still have the recovery partition and hp tools entact then you should be fine.

    Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
     
    Jerol7190, Oct 28, 2012
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    This is why I'm waiting a bit for Windows 8. Just bought my Envy and Windows 7 is fine. In fact, I was scrambling to upgrade before Windows 8 came out. I'll keep an eye on consumer response (which hasn't been really great so far!). :rolleyes:
     
    cellinator, Oct 28, 2012
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  3. vairules

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    No brightness adjustment is a deal-breaker for me; that would destroy my battery life. Since I'm hauling this thing back and forth to school, I need the battery life.

    I say give it a week and we'll have our fix, either from HP or somebody else.
     
    vairules, Oct 28, 2012
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  4. Starrbuck

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    I hope so! If somebody finds the fix, please post it.
     
    Starrbuck, Oct 28, 2012
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  5. greye05

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    I'm ready to buy this laptop from amazon but i was wondering if any of you have dealt with square trade warranty is it good?
     
    greye05, Oct 28, 2012
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  6. reposed

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    reposed, Oct 28, 2012
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  7. zenpoint

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    Where do I get the beta drivers. Some how I can't get anything to install.
     
    zenpoint, Oct 28, 2012
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  8. reposed

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    AMD Catalyst

    at bottom of page
     
    reposed, Oct 28, 2012
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  9. zenpoint

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    Thanks, for some reason I can't get them to work.
     
    zenpoint, Oct 28, 2012
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  10. Apoxxx

    Apoxxx Notebook Evangelist

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    I might have got one of their last Envy 17 3D laptops. It's scheduled to be delivered tomorrow.... Funny thing is that I tried to cancel it, but as you know, cancelling something with HP is impossible, so I will just have them deliver it, and then return it for a refund.
     
    Apoxxx, Oct 29, 2012
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  11. Starrbuck

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    Why don't you want it any more?
     
    Starrbuck, Oct 29, 2012
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  12. Kopes

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    For some reason I've noticed after installing the latest beta drivers that my computer won't restart anymore. When I select restart from the start menu, it starts to shut down like normal but once everything is shut down just black screens and sits there.
     
    Kopes, Oct 29, 2012
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  13. woolfman72

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    Same issue here with the brightness control not working after upgrading to windows 8.. I went back to windows 7.. Can't take the brightness .
     
    woolfman72, Oct 29, 2012
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  14. Apoxxx

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    Cause I changed my mind like 10minutes after I ordered, but by then it was already too late.
     
    Apoxxx, Oct 29, 2012
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  15. Jerohm

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    not necessarily true... When the 3200 was first released, I ordered the 3D version. That evening, I changed my mind and, ordered the non-3D version. It took a few days to confirm, but they did indeed cancel the original order.
     
    Jerohm, Oct 29, 2012
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  16. shrike4242

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    Depends on the production cycle.

    I made one order for an Envy 17 3200 non-3D back in July and wanted to change the drive configuration the next day. According to the CS reps I spoke with, the order was already in production and they would need to place a new order and cancel the old one. Ended up temporarily with double charges for the two orders, though it eventually worked itself out.
     
    shrike4242, Oct 29, 2012
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  17. vairules

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    Lol, went ahead and installed it. Too tempting. Guess I'll just be lugging my charger back and forth for a little while :)
     
    vairules, Oct 29, 2012
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  18. vairules

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    My graphics drivers won't install for some reason... I tried the ones given on the last page, but they won't install. When I restart after running the install, it gives me "no AMD Driver Intalled" popup.

    AMD Catalyst

    That's what I'm talking about. Which one did you guys with windows 8 install, and how?

    EDIT:

    It works now! Don't know why it didn't before.
     
    vairules, Oct 29, 2012
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  19. reposed

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    reposed, Oct 30, 2012
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  20. Jstr_MSFT

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    Omg... I've been playing Need For Speed: Most Wanted for the past 4 hours straight.... It's amazing. Guess i'll have to make a video for y'all. It seems that with ALL HIGH settings the game locks itself at 20fps (playable, but you'll find yourself hitting more things driving in someone's dirt trail), and 30fps with ALL MEDIUM settings (better).

    Overall graphics are awesome. I'll be searching out the game's soundtrack, a good variety of music that plays well on my Envy's speakers. Heads up 3D doesn't work too well, if at all with this game.

    -Via FRAPS

    EDIT: forgot to say menus were at 60fps. Maybe it would do more in game too, idk, i have my laptop set to 60Hz instead of 120. Perhaps that's why Tridef didn't do much
     
    Jstr_MSFT, Oct 31, 2012
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  21. maverick777

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    I hope this is the case. I'm still waiting on HP support to offer solutions or compensation for the Eyefinity debacle since they refuse to offer me a refund. They've been looking at possible replacements, but obviously there's nothing comparable in their lineup. (approaching 2 months waiting on HP support)
     
    maverick777, Oct 31, 2012
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  22. davemnak

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    Hi folks. I just wanted to let everyone know that I had to return my Envy 17-3200 CTO to HP because of a bad keyboard. I ended up then ordering a refurbished Envy 17-3270 one from ComputerUpgradeKing.com and it is great (~$250 cheaper). The only negative is that they don't include the Adobe software license keys even though that software comes pre-installed on the Envy, but I can go to GIMP and the like to replace that. Thought this feedback might be useful for anyone considering a refurb.
     
    davemnak, Oct 31, 2012
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  23. Starrbuck

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    How's the warranty on those?
     
    Starrbuck, Oct 31, 2012
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  24. PaKii94

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    damn. i think u should threaten to go file a complaint for BBB if they dont refund
     
    PaKii94, Oct 31, 2012
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  25. adamdoom89

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    Happy Halloween everybody... I will be gifting away two copy's of Left 4 Dead 2 only in the HP Envy Forums...
    The only requirements are.
    1, Pick a # between 1-20. (Only one # allowed per user...)
    I have two #s in mind so if you guess right then you win a copy... I will send gifts around 12:00 central time... I am not playing favorites here so everybody has a chance to win as long as you follow the requirements...

    I'm posting this in both Envy 15 and 17 forums. So if more than 1 user says the same #. I will chose the person that says it first.

    [​IMG]
     
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  26. greye05

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    I really want this games.

    I pick #5
     
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  27. adrynalyne

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    I choose #11.

    /me crosses fingers
     
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  28. woolfman72

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    number 7... its my birthday in a week (11/07)
     
    woolfman72, Oct 31, 2012
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  29. Jstr_MSFT

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    Problem. I switched off action keys in the bios. Now I can't get back into it on startup. I've mashed Esc 8 times, and it still starts booting windows instead of showing the startup menu. -_-
    Oh I've tried fn+Esc too... Help?


    EDIT: I got it.... Held it down as soon as I pressed the power button. Whew...

    Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express
     
    Jstr_MSFT, Oct 31, 2012
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  30. Jstr_MSFT

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    19 btw...
    Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express
     
    Jstr_MSFT, Oct 31, 2012
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  31. lvx

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    I pick #8.

    Just got my Envy 17 3D today from BH Photo. Came in perfect condition. I'll have to play with drivers and overclocking later. The headphone output is ridiculously noisy though, I'm getting so much static from that thing. I know that somebody had mentioned that, but does nobody else have this problem?
     
    lvx, Oct 31, 2012
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  32. adamdoom89

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    Halloween is officially over and so is this contest. The lucky #s were 8 and 18. Thank you to all that participated in this little contest...

    Congrats to lvx for getting #8...
     
    adamdoom89, Nov 1, 2012
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  33. davemnak

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    I should mention that I got the 17-3270 with a 256GB Samsung 830 replacing the 750 hybrid for ~ $1050. Totally worth the hundreds off the lowest coupon price.

    Warranty is 90 days for the machine. I think people either like refurbs or they don't. I personally get electronics all the time this way. Even with the QC problems HP has, whatever is going to break will ship broken or break almost immediately. Plus the factory refurb gets an extra check over to make sure all is well.
     
    davemnak, Nov 1, 2012
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  34. Starrbuck

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    Sounds like a nice deal. With most electronics, the problems tend to happen right away, so 90 days is often adequate.
     
    Starrbuck, Nov 1, 2012
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  35. greye05

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    May i ask where you found this deal, i only found the 3270nr with 750gb from amazon for 977. O is the laptop.in prestige condition
     
    greye05, Nov 1, 2012
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  36. Kopes

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    Has anyone noticed that after the computer is put into sleep and you start to use it again the headphones don't work?
     
    Kopes, Nov 1, 2012
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  37. lvx

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    Works fine for me.



    Also, what temperatures are you all getting? I'm hitting 87c on the CPU (3610QM) at full load. And how do you overclock the GPU and look at it's temps? MSI Afterburner doesn't let me OC or look at temps.

    edit: Looks like I'm going as high as 95c on the CPU with a combined CPU and GPU load. I'm beginning to think that the sensors are reporting bs data with the way the numbers are jumping around.
     
    lvx, Nov 1, 2012
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  38. PaKii94

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    my cpu went up to 102 with sustained torture tests but it goes up to high 80s low 90s for sustained bf3 play
     
    PaKii94, Nov 1, 2012
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  39. doctorman

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    problem is when you puy the HP laptop from anywhere but HP.. HP does not let you add the warranty on it , so what you got is what you got.
    they sold me warranty on a laptop I bought on another side but when it came time to exchange it under warranty they refused since the laptop warranty was not valid, they just refunded the price I paid for the care pack.
     
    doctorman, Nov 1, 2012
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  40. greye05

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    So I already bought this laptop in amazom form ComputersKings i think refurbished today. I wanted to put square trade so i bought the 2- year accidetal warranty but when i call today to ask something thy told that it dos not cover refurbished products unless they are bought in ebay. Is there a way to fool them and say its new or from ebay. Some one with experience
     
    greye05, Nov 2, 2012
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  41. doctorman

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    for ebay items they need the item number and the condition of the item would be listed under the item number on ebay
     
    doctorman, Nov 2, 2012
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  42. greye05

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    And if i try to say its new from amazon
     
    greye05, Nov 2, 2012
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  43. Starrbuck

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    You would no doubt need the receipt from Amazon.
     
    Starrbuck, Nov 2, 2012
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  44. greye05

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    Dam do any of you no where i can get a good warranty for a refurbished laptop. I hate hp why did they had to take the envy line out now i dont have no warranty. If that is the case then is a no buy for me. I will have to cancel. I was so exited for this beast.
     
    greye05, Nov 2, 2012
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  45. davemnak

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    As noted in my earlier post, it was ComputerUpgradeKing.com. They're best prices are on that website, but they also sell via Ebay at slightly higher prices. My model was refurbished.
     
    davemnak, Nov 2, 2012
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  46. greye05

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    Thxn man I bought mine in there ebay page, since square trade told they offered warranty for refurbished products form ebay. So i'm going to give it a try if i dont get the warranty I get my money back.

    Since i live in Puerto Rico a frind of mine is bringing my laptop next Thursday/ When it gets here i will do a unboxing i the install of the crucial 128gb msata iii for those that still dont know if they should buy it refurbished .

    Everything was $1459.61
    laptop envy 17 3270nr
    Crucial msata 128gb sata 6gbs
    Battlefield Premiums Pc
    MW3 g9x gaming mouse
    2- year square trade accidental warranty
    Cooler Master NotePal X-Slim laptop cooler
    Creative Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Sigma USB Gaming Headset
    Altego Coated Canvas Cyan 17-Inch Laptop Backpack
    and some cables i needed to use my xbox 360 controler
    Any recommendations on what to do when the laptop gets here software wise
     
    greye05, Nov 2, 2012
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  47. Jstr_MSFT

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    Ok, as promised here is some footage of NFS: Most Wanted. This is 1 of 3 videos. The 2nd is currently uploading, and i'll upload the 3rd as soon as that's done. Enjoy...

     
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  48. adamdoom89

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    The game plays very smooth at 30FPS on High Settings at 1080p with Shadows on off and I think Ambient Occasion set to off as well. I also found a tweak online to force the game to lock at 30FPS. The game play is very smooth and the graphics are amazing. I will be uploading a video on this game soon......
     
    adamdoom89, Nov 2, 2012
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  49. Rex-i7

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    thanks for sharing. what do you think of the NFS Most Wanted game play? I find the controls (ie. steering) uncontrollable. I used the xbox 360 controller and still hard to control. NFS The Run was more controllable.
     
    Rex-i7, Nov 2, 2012
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  50. adamdoom89

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    The controls feel a little heavy when using a 360 controller don't they. I really like the gameplay and the one feature where you can just drive around and find lots of rare cars. But let me tell you getting away from the cops in this game is super hard and annoying. They wont leave you alone... :(
     
    adamdoom89, Nov 2, 2012
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