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    Envy 15, 17, and 17 3D Quality Survey

    Discussion in 'HP' started by nk290, Dec 22, 2011.

  1. nk290

    nk290 Notebook Consultant

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    It would be interesting to know how many people have had issues, and what issues they have had, with their new Envy systems. Please select the option that best describes your Envy system (2011 only please). Only participate in the poll if you have received an Envy 15, 17, or 17 3D.
     
    nk290, Dec 22, 2011
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    c0mplex Notebook Consultant

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    I have a small indentation at the lower left side of the Envy15 logo (at the lower left side of the keyboard). Not too pronounce - I tried to take a snapshot of it with my iPhone 4 but couldn't get a good, detailed picture of it. My yearning for perfection though has me constantly rubbing my finger over it as I decide whether I am willing to go through the trouble of returning the laptop due to one minor imperfection.

    I'll probably keep the laptop, if only because I am too lazy to do anything about it.
     
    c0mplex, Dec 22, 2011
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  3. domoMKIV

    domoMKIV Guest

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    17 3D
    Hollow vibrating noise on a few of the keys, left shift key is really awful with this.
    Indented USB port on the left.
    Trackpad misaligned.
    Excessive fan noise.
    Backspace key takes a bit more effort to press. The keyboard in general I am just not happy with, the one on my dv9500t has a more solid and uniform feel.
    I also picked up some resonating from the speaker area while my son was watching the puss in boots 3d video, volume was only halfway up and it happened about 3/4 of the way through. I'll have to test that more in-depth tomorrow.

    Fairly unhappy after the first night. I'll give it a week before I make a decision but I am probably going to end up returning this and more than likely putting my money elsewhere.
     
    domoMKIV, Dec 23, 2011
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  4. stefanp67

    stefanp67 Notebook Consultant

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    Dented usb and fan noise. Had the fan been silent at least when on the intel gpu then this would have been the best laptop ever.
     
    stefanp67, Dec 23, 2011
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  5. Parijat

    Parijat Notebook Consultant

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    Same here, bent USB port and constantly LOUD fan even when idling...
     
    Parijat, Dec 23, 2011
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    independent1 Notebook Guru

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    My 15 is perfect except for a extremely small nick on the edge of the trackpad.
     
    independent1, Dec 23, 2011
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    kainsel Newbie

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    Trackpad isn't right and the usb has a dent. A more annoying problem is the space bar. If I click on the last half inch on the left of right it will not register the click. More noticable on the right hand side. Anyone else with the same space bar issue?
     
    kainsel, Dec 24, 2011
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