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    *HP ENVY 14 (1XXX series) Owners Lounge, Part 1*

    Discussion in 'HP' started by 2.0, Jun 21, 2010.

  1. Logs

    Logs Notebook Consultant

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    I'll be getting the 540, better screen, slice, was going 8gb ram but now I think I'll go 1x4 gb and buy another and install myself. What do people recommend for aftermarket HDD?

    =Jason-
     
    Logs, Jun 24, 2010
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  2. sasjegbruv123

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    I would highly recommend an x-25 intel ssd over a HDD, you'll see more significant improvement than any ram/cpu upgrade trust me. If you are wanting a good HDD then I'd go with the 500gb seagate momentus XT, a good hybrid drive allowing ssd speeds for programs/applications used very frequently (e.g. OS) and 7200rpm for the rest of the stuff on the drive; e.g. music, games and video's which really don't benefit from the speed boost an SSD provides
     
    sasjegbruv123, Jun 24, 2010
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  3. sasjegbruv123

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    a question to someone who's a bit more in the now how than me when it comes to SSD, what's the limit %wise of data you can put on your ssd before it affects performance?
     
    sasjegbruv123, Jun 24, 2010
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  4. davidlunch

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    Interesting! Thanks for sharing.

    I like my tech tight and simple, so I'm not a fan of the paisley finish.
     
    davidlunch, Jun 24, 2010
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  5. Logs

    Logs Notebook Consultant

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    Where can I pick up a momentus XT? I looked online and couldn't find it anywhere.

    =Jason-
     
    Logs, Jun 24, 2010
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  6. sasjegbruv123

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    sasjegbruv123, Jun 24, 2010
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  7. droid

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    Well said.

    I like the paisley design, but wish HP would provide buyers with additional options like a cool grid pattern. As the Envy's design matures I believe consumers can expect different surface designs on future Envy's, just take a look at HP's previous foray into finishing patterns on the plastic laptops.
     
    droid, Jun 24, 2010
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  8. nexus14

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    unlikely. HP has different designs but never offers consumers the option to choose a design
     
    nexus14, Jun 24, 2010
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  9. droid

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    Never? Look here & here.

    2 different laser (chemical whatever...) etched designs would be nice. Imagine HP offering Envy CTO options that provides user selected etched designs in the aluminum... beyond the paisley. ;)
     
    droid, Jun 24, 2010
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  10. Justos

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    Woot! :D

    Im just upping the screen (if it isnt base). everything else is still good enough for me!
     
    Justos, Jun 24, 2010
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  11. nexus14

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    no thanks i prefer the paisley finish. i find skins to be extremely tacky looking, similar to dice hanging from the car mirror.
     
    nexus14, Jun 24, 2010
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  12. droid

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    Some prefer fuzzy dice! :D
     
    droid, Jun 24, 2010
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  13. Justos

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    hahah fuzzy dice always make me lol.
     
    Justos, Jun 25, 2010
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  14. Angrygiant

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    I think the BCB is back to 10%, or atleast that's what it's showing me when I try it, can anyone confirm or deny this? If it's 10% I'm just going to go with hp student discount.
     
    Angrygiant, Jun 25, 2010
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  15. abaddon4180

    abaddon4180 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Still showing 25% for me. Go to Bing's home search page and search "hp" and then click on the banner with the BCB symbol next to it.
     
    abaddon4180, Jun 25, 2010
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  16. MagusDraco

    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    please let this 25% last til the envy is ordered by me.

    ...and everyone else.
     
    MagusDraco, Jun 25, 2010
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  17. Angrygiant

    Angrygiant Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you this method worked for me too, for anyone having problems make sure you do it this way. Heres hoping it lasts until our orders are submited, I plan to order mine shortly after midnight tommorow night.
     
    Angrygiant, Jun 25, 2010
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  18. ostartero

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    Notebookcheck: Review Intel Core i3/i5/i7 Processors ?Arrandale?

    "If you consider the criteria price, performance and power consumption, the Intel Core i5 should be exposed as the obvious winner."

    According to this review, there is a noticeable performance increase between the 520m and the 430m. The 520m also seems to use the least amount of power which means cooler temperatures and longer battery life.

    Just FYI if you're still deciding between CPUs.
     
    ostartero, Jun 25, 2010
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  19. efredman

    efredman Notebook Guru

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    any word on whether it is actually going to be released this weekend?
     
    efredman, Jun 25, 2010
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  20. ECKS

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    No updates on hp.com, nor amazon.com.
     
    ECKS, Jun 25, 2010
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  21. darkprime

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    Seeing how the envy 17 launched on the exact day HP said, I suspect the ENVY 14 will as well.
     
    darkprime, Jun 25, 2010
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  22. ECKS

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    12am PST or EST?
     
    ECKS, Jun 25, 2010
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  23. ostartero

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    omg I need to stay up all night so I can spend $1000+ of my money on a laptop that'll take a two weeks or more to ship.. :p
     
    ostartero, Jun 26, 2010
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  24. Angrygiant

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    Well considering we don't know how long the 25% bcb will last, and that extra 15% is quite a bit for a college student, I want to order as soon as possible.
     
    Angrygiant, Jun 26, 2010
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  25. MagusDraco

    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    25% bcb already ended, apparently
     
    MagusDraco, Jun 26, 2010
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  26. ECKS

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    Ya, it's 5% if you turn off ad-block. It's 10% if you leave adblock on, and go to Cashback Stores > H > HP Direct.

    So sad so Sad.
     
    ECKS, Jun 26, 2010
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  27. Angrygiant

    Angrygiant Notebook Enthusiast

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    Says 10-25 now...
     
    Angrygiant, Jun 26, 2010
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  28. imbiss

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    10% here, just hoping for a coupon at this point.
     
    imbiss, Jun 26, 2010
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  29. ostartero

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    Just teasing you! I can almost guarantee that it won't go back up to 25%, they know a large group of early adopters are going to be buying the envy 14 with or without BCB.
     
    ostartero, Jun 26, 2010
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  30. cward0625

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    Where will u get coupons?
     
    cward0625, Jun 26, 2010
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    Proof? Didn't the Envy 17 have deals the day it was released?
     
    zeth006, Jun 26, 2010
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  32. abaddon4180

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    For the record, I don't think that HP has anything to do with with when/how much BCB comes along. I think that is all Microsoft
     
    abaddon4180, Jun 26, 2010
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  33. zeth006

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    I read somewhere they have agreements worked out. It's precisely for this reason there were brief periods of downtime for bing cashback on eBay.
     
    zeth006, Jun 26, 2010
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  34. Justos

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    what type of deal did they have? i hope we get something :/
     
    Justos, Jun 26, 2010
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    bubblyfrog5, Jun 26, 2010
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  36. ECKS

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    ECKS, Jun 26, 2010
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  37. sasjegbruv123

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    very very old.
     
    sasjegbruv123, Jun 26, 2010
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  38. bubblyfrog5

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    oh.. sorry guys.

    5 more hours! (on the east coast)
     
    bubblyfrog5, Jun 26, 2010
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  39. ECKS

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    4:17pm now PST. About 8hrs more.
     
    ECKS, Jun 26, 2010
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  40. nexus14

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    if i remember correctly, they had the 25% cb a few days before and during the release data. then it stopped for a few days, and coupons arrived for a few days
     
    nexus14, Jun 26, 2010
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  41. ggcvnjhg

    ggcvnjhg Notebook Evangelist

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    Yep you're right, they did. HP coupons and Bing cashback have been completely independent of any new releases. They may or may not be there but the release of a new model doesn't portend anything.

    Where some you guys are coming up with statements to the contrary is beyond me when pass evidence over the last year+ have proven otherwise.

    Oh please stop spreading that myth.
     
    ggcvnjhg, Jun 26, 2010
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  42. krnspadez

    krnspadez Notebook Consultant

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    Guys, I'm a noob at this whole BCB thing and stuff.
    Anybody wanna help a poor noob trying to buy his first laptop? :]
     
    krnspadez, Jun 27, 2010
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  43. Cory S

    Cory S Notebook Geek

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    Open IE
    Go to Bing Shopping
    Go to H
    Go down to HP
    Follow onscreen prompts
    Then buy your new laptop
     
    Cory S, Jun 27, 2010
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  44. krnspadez

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    I don't really get how the whole BCB thing works :S
    Sorry > <
     
    krnspadez, Jun 27, 2010
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  45. Cory S

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    You do what I said...and they mail you a check for 10%..

    I'd suggest googling it...or binging it if you please for specifics on the program if you'd like more.
     
    Cory S, Jun 27, 2010
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  46. krnspadez

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    Wouldn't it be the same to just do the academic discount?
     
    krnspadez, Jun 27, 2010
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  47. Cory S

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    Maybe, I'm not a student...couldn't say.
     
    Cory S, Jun 27, 2010
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  48. EOM

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    My order is in.
     
    EOM, Jun 27, 2010
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  49. ckthepilot

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    HP ENVY 14 customizable Notebook PC
    • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    • Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-520M Dual Core processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz
    • 4GB DDR3 System Memory (1 Dimm)
    • 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    • 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 switchable graphics - For Dual Core Processors
    • 14.5" diagonal HD+ HP Radiance Infinity LED Display (1600x900)
    • SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
    • HP TrueVision HD Webcam + Dual Digital Integrated Microphones
    • Intel Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth
    • Corel(R) PaintShop Photo(TM) Pro X3 + Corel(R) VideoStudio(R) Pro X3
    • Full-size island-style backlit keyboard
    • 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    • Microsoft(R) Office Starter 2010
    • HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
    Estimated build date: July 7, 2010

    Order subtotal $1,169.99
    Shipping (Standard 5-7 Business Days) FREE

    Estimated ship date:
    Your customized HP ENVY 14 customizable Notebook PC will be built by July 7, 2010

    MO Tax $88.63
    Grand total $1,258.62

    Probably order the slice battery at a later time when I can get a better discount. $200 is way too much for an additional battery.
     
    ckthepilot, Jun 27, 2010
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  50. alaskajoel

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    Finally, some actual soon to be owners can post in the owner's lounge:

    [​IMG]

    I'll do a full unboxing / review as soon as It arrives.
     
    alaskajoel, Jun 27, 2010
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