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    Envy 15 5730

    Discussion in 'HP' started by kingslaye505, Jun 13, 2010.

  1. kingslaye505

    kingslaye505 Newbie

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    In the manual for the 1200 cto it mentions a 5730 for the Envy 15. On the promotional site ( Link) for the Envy it also mentions this. The option isn't on their websit yet, but I think we can expect an updated Envy 15 in the (very) near future.
     
    kingslaye505, Jun 13, 2010
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    Disguise Notebook Enthusiast

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    Woah, nice find. I really hope they enable switchable graphics on all models. If I can get 5+ hours battery life out of this machine then I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
     
    Disguise, Jun 14, 2010
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    ViperSurf Notebook Enthusiast

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    Agree, just give ne discrete graphics and backlit keys, the two main things I love about my MacBook pro, gotta love using this computer for 5-6 hours not plugged in. I hope we see an updated Envy 15 very soon.
     
    ViperSurf, Jun 14, 2010
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  4. jtvgeo

    jtvgeo Notebook Consultant

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    the 5830 is already available
     
    jtvgeo, Jun 15, 2010
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    papalazarou Notebook Consultant

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    papalazarou, Jun 15, 2010
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    Ihaveworms Notebook Enthusiast

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    Why do you call that a refresh? I didn't see anything new about that model.
     
    Ihaveworms, Jun 15, 2010
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  7. Bradan

    Bradan Newbie

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    5730 option and e2e glass (in picture)
     
    Bradan, Jun 15, 2010
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    Bulldog87 Notebook Guru

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    If they give the E15 an E2E display and a backlit keyboard, it will be tempting. I guess I could live with an external ODD. They need to offer some different laser etch designs as well.
     
    Bulldog87, Jun 15, 2010
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    Niber Notebook Geek

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    Exactly, E2E and backlit would swing my decision from the E14.


    .. Now if they would only offer new etch designs, a better touchpad, and a improved tilt angle.
     
    Niber, Jun 15, 2010
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    I'm not very confident in a backlit keyboard showing up. I haven't seen anything that would make me think otherwise. I really don't see what the big deal is about having an ATI 5730 option...just a downgrade.
     
    Bulldog87, Jun 15, 2010
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    Illegal Operation Notebook Evangelist

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    Nice find! I hope they will do a slight refresh. I've been in a holding pattern for a new lappy...now waiting on the envy 14. However, if they do an update on the 15 in the next month or so, I might consider it. I really don't need the optical drive the 14 will be offering. However, I am in love with backlit keys and can't really see myself being without them. Like a few others posted...If the 15 were to adopt switchable graphics and backlit keys I would be all over it.

    I've also been looking at the dvt6se which is a good alternative if envy 14 pricing turns out to be ridiculous when I spec it out the way I want.
     
    Illegal Operation, Jun 15, 2010
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  12. kingslaye505

    kingslaye505 Newbie

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    I wouldn't get that either. The important thing about this to me is the indication that a refresh is coming rather soon. I can't imagine a marketing team putting up information about a product too far in advance. This also confirms the information in the online user manuals.
     
    kingslaye505, Jun 15, 2010
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