Entire Envy Lineup Specs (13,14,15,17)

Well, I've gotten bored with correcting everybody about the specs of the previous and newer Envy laptops that are out there. So, to that end, i have put together this thread with the specs for all of them, as far as we know at this point.

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Envy 13
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CPU:

• Core 2 Duo Processor SL9400: 1.86 GHz, 6MB L2 Cache

GPU:

• Discrete - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 w/ 512MB GDDR3
• Integrated - Intel X4500M
• (Switchable... Manual or via Power Plug Detection)

Chipset:

• ????

Memory:

• 
  4 x 1333Mhz DDR3 Slots (Clarksfield)

Display:

• 13.3" 1366x768 Radiance Infinity (LED backlit)
• (E2E glass)

Storage:

• 1x SATA/300 Port (1x 2.5" drive)

Notable I/O:

• Chicklet Keyboard
• HDMI
• Low Light Webcam (non-HD)
• 2x USB 2.0
• Gigabit Ethernet
• SD/MMC card reader
• 1x Headphone Jack

Battery:

• 4 Cell Internal
• 9 Cell Slice

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Envy 15 - Gen 1
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CPU:

• Intel Core i7 Quad Core (Clarksfield)

GPU:

• Discrete - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4830 w/ 1GB GDDR3
• (Not Switchable)

Chipset:

• PM55

Memory:

• 4 x 1333Mhz DDR3 Slots (Clarksfield)

Display:

• 15.6" 1920x1080 LED Backlit (non-Radiance type)
• 15.6" 1366x768 LED Backlit (non-Radiance type)
• (not E2E glass)

Storage:

• 2x SATA/300 Port (Either 1x 2.5" or 2x 1.8" drives)
• Matrix RAID (PM55)

Notable I/O:

• Chicklet Keyboard
• HDMI
• Low Light Webcam (non-HD)
• 2x USB 2.0
• Esata/USB2.0 port
• Gigabit Ethernet
• SD/MMC card reader
• 1x Headphone Jac

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Battery:

• 6 Cell Internal
• 12 Cell Slice

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Envy 15 - Gen 2 (Arrandale Variant)
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CPU:

• Intel Core i5/i7 Dual Core (Arrandale)

GPU:

• Discrete - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5830 w/ 1GB GDDR3
• (Not Switchable)

Chipset:

• PM55

Memory:

• 2 x 1066Mhz DDR3 Slots (Arrandale) //edit 5/5

Display:

• 15.6" 1920x1080 LED Backlit (non-Radiance type)
• 15.6" 1366x768 LED Backlit (non-Radiance type)
• (not E2E glass)

Storage:

• 2x SATA/300 Port (Either 1x 2.5" or 2x 1.8" drives)
• Matrix RAID (PM55)

Notable I/O:

• Chicklet Keyboard
• HDMI
• Low Light Webcam (non-HD)
• 2x USB 2.0
• Esata/USB2.0 port
• Gigabit Ethernet
• SD/MMC card reader
• 1x Headphone Jack

Battery:

• 6 Cell Internal
• 12 Cell Slice

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Envy 15 - Gen 2 (Clarksfield Variant)
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CPU:

• Intel Core i7 Quad Core (Clarksfield)

GPU:

• Discrete - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5830 w/ 1GB GDDR3
• (Not Switchable)

Chipset:

• PM55

Memory:

• 4 x 1333Mhz DDR3 Slots (Clarksfield)

Display:

• 15.6" 1920x1080 LED Backlit (non-Radiance type)
• 15.6" 1366x768 LED Backlit (non-Radiance type)
• (not E2E glass)

Storage:

• 2x SATA/300 Port (Either 1x 2.5" or 2x 1.8" drives)
• Matrix RAID (PM55)

Notable I/O:

• Chicklet Keyboard
• HDMI
• Low Light Webcam (non-HD)
• 2x USB 3.0 //edit 5/6
• Esata/USB2.0 port
• Gigabit Ethernet
• SD/MMC card reader
• 1x Headphone Jack

Battery:

• 6 Cell Internal
• 12 Cell Slice

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Envy 14
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CPU:

• Intel Core i3/i5 Dual Core (Arrandale) //edit 5/11 - HP Datasheet
• Intel Core i7 Quad Core (Clarksfield) //edit 5/5 - Anandtech

GPU:

• Discrete - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 w/ 1GB (G?)DDR3
• Integrated - Intel GMA HD (Arrandale only)
• Switchable... Manual or via Power Plug Detection (Arrandale only)

Chipset:

• ???????

Memory:

• 2 x 1066Mhz DDR3 Slots (Arrandale)
• 2 x 1333Mhz DDR3 Slots (Clarksfield) //edit 5/11 HP Datasheet

Display:

• 14.5" 1600x900 Radiance Infinity (LED backlit)
• E2E Glass w/ Protective Bezel

Storage:

• 1x SATA/300 Port (1x 2.5" drive AFAIK)
• Slot Loading DVD-RW (BluRay is not an option in the 14" AFAIK)

Notable I/O:

• Backlit Chicklet Keyboard
• Mini-Display Port (Eyefinity Support Display #1)
• HDMI (Eyefinity Support Display #2)
• HD Low Light Webcam (1280x720) //edit 5/11 HP Datasheet
• 2x USB 2.0
• Esata/USB2.0 port
• Gigabit Ethernet
• SD/MMC card reader
• 1x Headphone Jack
• 1x Headphone w/ Mic Jack
• optional 3G/WWAN

Battery:

• 8 Cell Battery (7 Hrs advertised)
• 6 Cell Slice (7 Additional hrs advertised)

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Envy 17
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CPU:

• Intel Core i5/i7 Dual Core (Arrandale)
• Intel Core i7 Quad Core (Clarksfield) //edit 5/5 Anandtech

GPU:

• Discrete - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 w/ 1GB GDDR5
• Switchable ??? (all sources point to no)

Chipset:

• HM55 //edit 5/6 HP Service Manual

Memory:

• 2 x 1066Mhz DDR3 Slots (Arrandale)
• 2 x 1333Mhz DDR3 Slots (Clarksfield) //edit 5/6 HP Service Manual

Display:

• 17.3" 1600x900 LED backlit (non-Radiance type)
• 17.3" 1920x1080 LED backlit (non-Radiance type)
• E2E Glass w/ Protective Bezel
• 3D???

Storage:

• 2x SATA/300 Port (256GB SSD or 640GB HDD)
• RAID 0/1 //edit 5/6 HP Service Manual
• Slot Loading DVD-RW or BluRay

Notable I/O:

• Backlit Chicklet Keyboard
• Mini-Display Port (Eyefinity Support Display #1)
• HDMI (Eyefinity Support Display #2)
• VGA (Eyefinity Support Display #3)
• Low Light HD Webcam (1280x800) //edit 5/6 HP Service Maual
• 1x USB 3.0 //edit 5/6 HP Service Manual
• 2x USB 2.0 //edit 5/6 HP Service Manual
• Esata/USB2.0 port
• Gigabit Ethernet
• SD/MMC card reader
• 1x Headphone Jack
• 1x Headphone w/ Mic Jack
• Subwoofer

Battery:

• 9-Cell //edit 5/6 HP Service Manual
• 6-Cell //edit 5/6 HP Service Manual

Envy 17 Service Manual: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02160120.pdf

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Envy 15 - Gen 3 (Envy 15t-1200 CTO: Speculative at best, as its existence is a rumor)
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CPU:

• Intel Core i5/i7

GPU:

• Discrete - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5830
• Discrete - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730
• Integrated - Intel GMA HD (Arrandale)
• Switchable Graphics (Doubtful since Service Manual says it has a PM55 chipset. //edit 5/7 HP Service Manual

Chipset:

• PM57 (PM57 doesn't exist AFAIK) //edit 5/6 HP Service Manual
• SPS-PCA SYSTEM BOARD SF BROADWAY (ATI 58xx) PM55 //edit 5/7 HP Service Manual
• SPS-PCA SYSTEM BOARD FF MADISON (ATI 5650 & 57xx) PM55 //edit 5/7 HP Service Manual

Notable I/O:

• Backlit Chicklet Keyboard
• 2x USB 3.0 //edit 5/6 HP Service Manual

Envy 15 Service Manual: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02131229.pdf


***Sources for ENVY14/17 Specs***
http://www.hp.com/united-states/personal_again/datasheets/envy14_17_ds.pdf
- HP released datasheets for both models
http://anandtech.com/show/3700/hp-spring-2010-laptops/1
-most comprehensive one yet
http://www.slashgear.com/hp-envy-14-and-envy-17-hands-on-0584319/
-for this one, watch the videos with the HP reps
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20004133-1.html?tag=TOCmoreStories.0
-this was the first article w/ reliable specs posted

 

If anybody sees anything that is incorrect, or if anybody finds out anything new for any of these (especially the Envy 15t-1200 CTO) please post it so i can update the list.

 

We have two contradicting sources of information when it comes to the graphic cards, HP press release states one thing and HP rep on youtube states another..

 

Envy 15-1200 might not come out as sources say that Envy 14 and Envy 17 are going to be the new Envy lineup, replacing the 13 and the 15. However, I do hope the 15 can live a bit longer.

 

Nvm, thought you forgot something, you didnt. Thanks for the list.

 

There was never an explicit statement that the Envy 15 would be discontinued, only that the Envy 13 was to be replaced by the Envy 14. I am still hopeful that the Envy 15 will become a switchable graphics platform.

 

I trust the reps in the various videos far more than the HP press release statements. Those are almost always rushed and not very well reviewed. The press release states that both the 14 & 17 contain the Radeon 5830, when neither do, as per the presentations that you can find on Slashgear and other websites.

Anyway, if you can find something to contradict anything that i've written, ill take a look at it.

 

Isn't the 17 inch quad core? And why would the 14 inch not offer Blu-Ray?

 

Thanks for the comprehensive list; as a prospective Envy buyer this is really helpful. The Envy 14 looks really nice but I'm still hoping for a refresh on the 15...

 

Great list- very helpful one33! I'm curious about the reports I've heard that the Envy 17 will support 3D video. Would this be a result of using this specific GPU? Or would the display likely be specialized to support this?

I can confirm that the 2nd gen Envy 15 supports SDHC format cards and I have been told by a supervisor at HP Tech Support that the card reader can read and write to SDXC cards as well.

 

Both I think, but don't quote me on that. There are numerous pathways to construct a 3D enabled device.

 

I believe a 3D display is required in addition to a compatible GPU.

 

I thought the Arrandale Envy 15 only supported 2 memory sticks.

 

It does. 10 chars.

 

The OP needs to be corrected.

 

I'm fairly sure the 17 inch Envy has a quad core i7

 

Me too. i5 standard, i7 dual and quad core optional.

 

OP? what is that?

 

OP = original poster, author of the thread.

 

That's you! lol

OP= Original Post (or poster)

 

Thanks for the informative post, one33_bpm.

Can you actually confirm how many external displays the Envy 14 and 17 can drive using Eyefinity technology?

Thanks.

 

The Envy 14 can drive 2 displays with no adapters.

The envy 17 can drive 3 displays with no adapters.

 

Thanks, L3vi.

With the maximum number of external displays (2/3) used with the Envy 14/7, is the notebook's own screen still available as an independent display?

Does the Envy 14 or 17 support Intel's WiDi technology? Thanks.

 

thanks for the correction!

 

Yes to the first question, and no to the second question.

 

I thought i3 also was an option ?

 

The E15 Gen2 Core i7-Quad actually has 2 USB 3.0 ports and 1 combo eSata/USB 2.0 port (slight correction).

My guess is that the E14 is going to replace the E13 since it is not selling well with the E15 remaining and the E17 being added so they would have a full lineup.

 

the presentations show a base model for the Envy 14. Not too much is said about the Envy 17. Official specs haven't been released, so don't make your "specs" so certain.

 

The Envy17 has a single USB 3.0 slot

 

Yeah, i hear ya. Most of the websites initially just forwarded the specs in the initial press release, so that is why you still see 5830 in some of the places. Slashgear is one of those sites, but if you watch the video demo (also on slashgear) of the Envy 14 & 17, the HP rep contradicts this...

What i am trying to do here is compile the details that are confirmed by HP Envy PMs (not CSRs as they are usually wrong) or reputable websites. At this point, the only reputable websites (IMO) that have posted any specs on the Envy 14 & 15 are Anandtech & CNet. Anyway, everything else that i have is based upon these sources, and logical deduction. For instance, you can't have 4x 1333MHz DDR3 DIMMs in an Arrandale based machine b/c the Arrandale memory controller only supports 2x 1066MHz DIMMs, only the Clarksfield memory controller does.

Anyway, i recognize that the information we have been given can change at any moment. All i can do is try to keep the information up-to-date as I learn it. If you wish to help me do that, it will be appreciated.


EDIT: Regarding new information, if anybody has anything to add, please try to provide a link to a reputable website (eg. Anandtech) or some sort of citation that will allow me to check, or your reasoning if you have logically deduced something. If i dont update the information at first, it may be because there are conflicting claims from other more reliable sources, or I am awaiting additional confirmation.

 

Has anyone for dimensions for the HP Envy 14?

Dimensions for the Envy 17 if not wrong
The dimensions are 41.6cm x 27.5cm 3.1cm

(16.4 in x 10.8 in x 1.2 in)

Source is below.
Envy 14 & Envy 17 - The Next Bench

 

Do we know that the video were for base models?

So i5/5650/16x900 screen is base for the Envy 14?

 

Thank you OP. This is the most informative thread regarding HP Envy 14.

 

Yeah seems like it from this video i found on youtube. He clearly states it will start at $999 with a core i5 and hd5650.

YouTube - HP ENVY 14 and ENVY 17 hands-on

(Its been posted on other threads as well. just thought i;d share it anyway.)

 

Have anyone noticed that the same place were the HP reps (yes that is more than one) have given their previews are the same? And as such HP have done a poor job in providing info to those 2 people so that they don't contradict themselves?

And as such Anandtech is a reputable site for sure, but we do have to realize that most of what is in the interwebs is spread in terms of eco chamber.

Now NO HP representative said that we would have a core i3, again none, only one said that we would have a 5650, and no one knew about the storage capabilities of those machines, some of these sites filled the void with a some far fetched idea of what could be in insides of the machines, they don't represent any leaked officials and don't clearly have anything to add. The launch was a closed monitored release ( badly monitored might I add), but it was closed, there is simply no way that they have so much contradicting information, this is just expected speculation that would arise in such a major revamp of the lines in a major brand.

 

Clearly and I'm not trying to diminish any efforts here is that we are dealing with a game of hearsay:

We can't trust any of the info provided by these HP reps, since they were not briefed and they clearly demonstrated a lack of knowledge.

Contradiction of sources from those HP reps (between then) and the HP press release ( a more believable thing, since those are more controlled in what info they provide and are based on what the engineers pass up)

We have along this the need for money from those interested in the release of those infos, we might that they have scavenged around the interwebs to fills those gaps and by doing so created the i3 and the 5650 along the SSDs

Yes Anand and Cnet are usually reliable, but they do make mistakes, and those are not far from common, edited posts are a daily business for those two, and as well all the tech blogs.

I know that there a only a few that are money grabbers reviewers and some of those do it in the light of a good deed, but just because it is done in that light don't mean that the info provided is any less wrong.

 

So $1000 with an i5-430/5650/4gb/320gb hdd

That's great. Figure $1000 more for the screen...that's $1,100

If that holds true, that would be crazy, man.

 

Here are a bit more detailed specs for the Envy 17.

HP Australia has already been selling 2 quickship models for weeks, so although the CSRs are often wrong on certain details, some details seemed to be corroborated by various sales reps and supervisors and I got one of them to email me the service manual. obviously, there could be variations in what is available to US consumers.

CPU Options:
Intel Quad Core i7-840QM 1.86-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.20-MHz), 8-MB L3 cache,
1333-MHz front side bus (FSB), 45-W
● Intel Quad Core i7-820QM 1.73-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.06-GHz), 8-MB L3 cache,
45-W
● Intel Quad Core i7-740QM 1.73-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 2.93-GHz), 6-MB L3 cache,
1333-MHz FSB, 45-W
● Intel Quad Core i7-720QM 1.60-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 2.80-GHz), 6-MB L3 cache,
45-W
● Intel Dual Core i5-540M 2.53-GHz processor, (SC turbo up to 3.06-GHz), 3-MB L3 cache, 35-
W
● Intel Dual Core i5-520M 2.40-GHz processor, (SC turbo up to 2.93-GHz), 3-MB L3 cache, 35-
W
● Intel Dual Core i5-450M 2.40-GHz processor, (SC turbo up to 2.93-GHz), 3-MB L3 cache, 35-
W
● Intel Dual Core i5-430M 2.26-GHz processor, (SC turbo up to 2.53-GHz), 3-MB L3 cache, 35-
W

GPU:
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 discrete graphics with 1024-MB of GDDR5 dedicated video memory
(32 MB × 32 MB × 8 PCs); Supports BD and or HD-DVD playback with HD decode, and DX11
support and HDMI support
(no mention of any 5650 option, only the 5850)

Dimensions:
Width 41.6 cm / 16.38 in
Depth 27.5 cm / 10.83 in
Height (front to back) 3.2 cm to 3.9 cm / 1.25 in to 1.52 in
Weight 3.71 kg / 8.18 lbs


Screen Dimensions:
Width 24.83 cm / 9.78 in
Depth 38.77 cm / 15.26 in
Diagonal 43.96 cm / 17.31 in

Primary Drive:
Supports 6.35-cm (2.5-in) hard drives (HD), 12.5-mm (.49-in) and 9.5-mm (.37-in) thicknesses
Customer-accessible
Supports dual hard drive configuration, including solid-state drive (SSD)
Serial ATA
Accelerometer (HP Mobile Data Protection System 3D) RAID 0/1 Support

There are the hard drive configurations described in the manual:
● 2 TB: 1-TB HD (5200-rpm, 12.5-mm) × 2
● 1500 GB: 750-GB HD (5200-rpm, 12.5-mm) × 2
● 1280 GB: 640-GB HD (7200-rpm, 9.5-mm) × 2
● 1280 GB: 640-GB HD (5400-rpm, 9.5-mm) × 2
● 1000 GB: 500-GB HD (7200-rpm, 9.5-mm) × 2
● 800 GB: 160-GB SSD + 640-GB HD (7200-rpm, 9.5-mm)
● 800 GB: 160-GB SSD + 640-GB HD (5400-rpm, 9.5-mm)
● 660 GB: 160-GB SSD + 500-GB HD (7200-rpm, 9.5-mm)
● 640 GB: 320-GB HD (7200-rpm, 9.5-mm) × 2
● 1 TB: 1-TB HD (5200-rpm, 12.5-mm)
● 750 GB: 750-GB HD (5200-rpm, 12.5-mm)
● 640 GB: 640-GB HD (7200-rpm, 9.5-mm)
● 640 GB: 640-GB HD (5400-rpm, 9.5-mm)
● 500 GB: 500-GB HD (7200-rpm, 9.5-mm)
● 320 GB: 320-GB HD (7200-rpm, 9.5-mm)
● 160 GB: 160-GB SSD

Display Specs:
Option 1 - 17.3-in, WVA full high-definition (FHD), LED, AntiGlare (1920×1080, 6 mm) display; typical
brightness: 300 nits
Option 2 - 17.3-in, SVA high-definition+ (HD+), LED, AntiGlare (1600×900, 6 mm) display; typical brightness:
200 nits
All display assemblies include 2 wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna cables
Supports flush display panel cover
Supports 16:9 ultra wide aspect ratio
Lighted logo on top bezel
Up to 16.8 million colors, 72% color gamut
200:1 contrast ratio
*There is no mention of any special option for 3D-ready display

Memory:
2 customer-accessible/upgradable memory module slots
Supports dual-channel memory
Supports up to 8192 GB of system RAM
DDR3 1333-MHz, PC3-10600
1333-MHz bus speed on computer models equipped with Quad Core processors
1066-MHZ bus speed on computer models equipped with Dual Core and Core Duo processors
Supports the following configurations:
● 8192-MB total system memory (4096 × 2)
● 6144-MB total system memory (4096 × 1 + 2048 × 1)
● 4096-MB total system memory (4096 × 1)
● 4096-MB total system memory (2048 × 2)

Optical Drive:
12.7-mm slot load
Supports the following drives:
● Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
● DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive

BD-ROM/DVD SuperMulti Optical Drive:
Read: BD-ROM, BD-ROM-DL, BD-R, BD-R-DL,
BD-RE, BD-RE-DL, DVD-ROM, DVD+R,
DVD+R-DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R-DL,
DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (Ver.2), CD-DA,
CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CDROM
XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2),
Photo CD (single and multiple sessions),
CD Extra, CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-TEXT

Write: DVD-RAM (Ver.2), DVD+R, DVD-R, CDR,
and CD-ROM

BD Random Access Time < 230 ms
DVD Random Access Time < 180 ms
Cache buffer 4.5 MB
Data transfer rate
2X BD-RAM 9 MB/sec
8X DVD
16X CD-R/CD-RW

DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive:
(no BD-ROM)
24X CD-ROM 3,600 KB/sec
8X DVD 10,800 KB/sec
24X CD-R 3,600 KB/sec
16X CD-RW 2,400 KB/sec
8X DVD+R 10,800 KB/sec
4X DVD+RW 5,400 KB/sec
8X DVD-R 10,800 KB/sec
4X DVD-RW 5,400 KB/sec
2.4X DVD+R(9) 2,700 KB/sec
5X DVD-RAM 6,750 KB/sec

Webcam:
HP ENVY HD webcam (fixed, no tilt) with activity LED, 1280×800 by 24 frames per second

Wireless Networking:
Two WLAN antennas built into display assembly
Support for the following WLAN formats:
● Broadcom 43224 802.11a/b/g/n 2x2 WiFi Adapter
● Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module

Media Card Slot:
Supports
● Memory Stick
● Memory Stick Pro
● MultiMediaCard
● Secure Digital Memory Card
● Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card
● xD-Picture Card

Ports:
● 3-pin AC power
● Combination audio-in (mono microphone)/audio-out (stereo headphone)
● eSATA
● HDMI version 1.3c supporting up to 1080p, 1920×1080 at 60 Hz and 1920×1200 at 60 Hz
in DVI mode
● Mini Display Port
● RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights)
● eSATA/USB 2.0 (1), USB 2.0 (2)
● VGA (Dsub 15-pin) supporting 1920×1200 and 1600×1200 external resolution at 75-GHz (hot
plug/unplug with auto-detect

This list of ports conflicts slightly with the diagrams showing the layout of the ports on page 12, as the USB 3.0 port was omitted from the list but clearly shown on page 12.

On the left side of the laptop there is one eSATA/USB 2.0 port and one "SuperSpeed USB" port compatible with USB 3.0. On the right side of the laptop there are two USB 2.0 ports.

The Keyboard has integrated calc keypad on the right and they got rid of the annoying special function keys on the left of the Envy 15.

Battery:
● 9-cell, 2.80-Ah (93-Wh) Li-ion battery
● 6-cell, 2.80-Ah (62-Wh) Li-ion battery
The 9-cell appears not to be a "slice" form factor.

SOURCE: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02160120.pdf

 

The product manual for the 3rd Gen Envy 15 (Envy 1200) seems to show not much change from 2nd Gen., other than the i7-840QM and the possibility of using the ATI HD 5730(?). No mention anywhere of backlit keyboard or switchable graphics, and it appears the extremely annoying special function keys on the left side of the keyboard will remain. Unless perhaps HP intends to leapfrog over the 1200 with a 1300 series release.


CPU:

Intel® Core™ i7-840QM 1.86-GHz processor with embedded Northbridge
Intel Core i7-740QM 1.73-GHz processor with embedded Northbridge
Intel® Core™ i7-820QM 1.73-GHz processor with embedded Northbridge
Intel Core i7-720QM 1.73-GHz processor with embedded Northbridge
Intel Core i5-540QM 2.53-GHz processor with embedded Northbridge
Intel Core i5-520QM 2.40-GHz processor with embedded Northbridge
Intel Core i5-450QM 2.40-GHz processor with embedded Northbridge
Intel Core i5-430QM 2.26–GHz processor with embedded Northbridge

GPU:
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5830 (M97) Discrete PCI Express Graphics with 1 GB of
dedicated video memory (64M×16, 1.5V, 800 MHz, DDR3 @1333 MHz)
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5730 (M97) Discrete PCI Express Graphics with 1 GB of
dedicated video memory (64M×16, 1.5V, 800 MHz, DDR3 @1333 MHz)
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4830 (M97) Discrete PCI Express Graphics with 1 GB of
dedicated video memory (64M×16, 1.5V, 800 MHz, DDR3 @1333 MHz)


Ports:
3.5-mm headphone/microphone combo jack (stereo, supports jack detection)
eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port (1)
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) v1.3b supporting 1920 × 1080 at 60
Hz
HP Smart Adapter AC adapter plug
RJ-45
Primary battery connector
Secondary battery connector
USB 3.0 ports (2, each capable of driving an external optical drive)
USB 2.0 ports (2, each capable of driving an external optical drive)


SOURCE: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02131229.pdf

 

^^ Now those are info that can be trusted

 

Or that they are really phasing out the 15 in favor of the 14. Also note that the 15 i7 Motherboards has USB 3.0 Support, while the 17 and 14 don't have USB 3.0 Support Options.

 

IMO, service manuals can change if the product hasn't been released yet. Tho, they do have far more weight to them than fanboi XYZ saying something.

 

The 17 clearly has a USB 3.0 port in the diagram on page 12, however it is not included in the list of ports.

Although I'm wondering if LightPeak is truly arriving next year as anticipated, perhaps investing so much in buying a laptop today with USB 3.0 technology is akin to buying a BetaMax VCR.

 

thanks for the info, but i dont think that i will be posting the Dimensions, Weight, or Price. Those are all variable numbers depending on what type of configuration you get.

 

I can pretty much guarantee that the Envy 14 is going to sell like hotcakes.

 

Fo sho, hopefully there won't be too long of a wait.


Also for the Envy14, the 7 hrs I am guessing is with the integrated GPU. What do you think the battery life would be with the ATI GPU???
Just curious.

 

Expect a max of 3 hours. Most likely 2-2.5 hours under regular use.

 

i do hope that they update the 15 with switchable graphics and updated design and build quality. the e2e glass display, maybe radiance, backlit keyboard and omitting the shortcut keys would be nice... but secondary.
im just trying to decide whether its worth waiting to see if they ever do this between now and the release of the 14 or i should just spring on one now... any views???

 

The refreshed Envy 15 according to an HP rep is going to be released a couple months after the release of the Envy 14 and 17. So if you can't wait, spring away

 

Ugh! Geez Louise.
Thanks for the info. Do you think your rep was right on the money??
and regarding your sig for the envy 14.... i didnt know it had SOO much hard drive space.