HP Envy 14: Availabilty, etc.

LOL.. same here.. am saving for both now!

 

I just need to keep tweaking my Droid and maybe I can keep my mind off this... I've flashed a new ROM on it basically every other day for the past week and a half!

 

what would be better, the HP student discount or BCB?

 

Student discount is ten percent. If BCB is anything above 10%, then go with the BCB.

 

Bing Cash Back. The Student discount is relatively small, and mostly negates tax if you buy in an area that charges it.

 

Just got of a chat with an HP rep, he answered a few questions, I hope this helps. Transcript:
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Daniel Sochor : Notebook model information.
[An agent will be with you shortly.]
[You are now chatting with Jimi Hernandez .]
Jimi Hernandez : Welcome to HP Total Care. Please give me a few moments while I review your problem description details.
NOTE: For security reasons, PLEASE DO NOT send credit card information via chat. We support global customers through Chat and Email. If post troubleshooting it is determined that a repair is required, we can facilitate the repair for US/Canada regions. Non US/Canada based Customers may need to get their Product serviced through an HP Authorized Service Provider in the local region.

Jimi Hernandez : How are you doing today Daniel?
Daniel Sochor : Good.
Daniel Sochor : And you?
Jimi Hernandez : Am doing good thank you for asking. So how can I help you today?
Daniel Sochor : I have a few questions about HP's Envy 14.
Jimi Hernandez : Please give me the model or the product number and I will give you the link for the infromation
Daniel Sochor : Alright, one moment.
Daniel Sochor : HP Envy 14- 1099ee Notebook PC
Jimi Hernandez : Sure
Daniel Sochor : Do you think I could have a link with all of the models?
Jimi Hernandez : Yes,all you have to do is go to hp.com and in the search box type the model number and you will get all the information
Daniel Sochor : Alright. May I try this before you disconnect?
Jimi Hernandez : Yes you can
Daniel Sochor : I don't seem to be getting the laptop that I am looking for.
Jimi Hernandez : HP Envy 14 and 17 notebook: Big Changes for Less - The Next Bench
Daniel Sochor : I see the Envy 13, 15, and 17, but not the Envy 14.
Jimi Hernandez : Please go to the above link and you will find
Daniel Sochor : Is their any way I can get specific model information?
Daniel Sochor : Or is this all I can get at the moment?
Jimi Hernandez : One moment
Daniel Sochor : Thank you, take your time.
Jimi Hernandez : High Performance Laptops w/ Free Audio Software | HP Envy Features
Jimi Hernandez : Try the above link Daniel
Jimi Hernandez : The chat id for your future reference is 1281097
Jimi Hernandez : Is there anything else you like to know Daniel?
Daniel Sochor : Yes, a quick question, the page you linked me too claimes 14 hours w/ extended battery, while the data sheet claims 8.25 w/ extended battery. Is the information on the link you gave me not finalized?
Jimi Hernandez : Please check the model number as it should be same on both
Daniel Sochor : Buy Envy Laptop | HP Envy
Daniel Sochor : The Envy 14 in the above link does not have a specific model number.
Jimi Hernandez : High Performance Laptops w/ Free Audio Software | HP Envy Features

Jimi Hernandez : Please follow only the information on this page
Daniel Sochor : Alright, so I should disregard the Datasheet that is linked?
Jimi Hernandez : May be there is website issue which can not print the updated information so only you have to follow the above one which I gave you
Daniel Sochor : Alright.
Daniel Sochor : Additionally, can you tell me if screen will be upgradable to Blu-Ray.
Jimi Hernandez : It has to be customised before you purchase it
Daniel Sochor : Will there be an option to add Blu-Ray?
Jimi Hernandez : Yes you can have it like an external one if that is not customized
Daniel Sochor : But will Blu-Ray be a customizable option, will it be possible to order the Envy 14 with Blu-Ray already built in?
Jimi Hernandez : You can order but it will come as a external and not interna'
Daniel Sochor : Alright, thanks. Also, will the base model, priced at $999, come standard with i3 built in? Or i5?
Jimi Hernandez : I am not sure but I will give you telephone number for our hp shopping and they will give you clear picture
Jimi Hernandez : Shop online or by phone at: 1 (888) 999-4747
Daniel Sochor : Alright, last question.
Daniel Sochor : Is the trackpad on the Envy 14 identical to that in the Envy 15?
Jimi Hernandez : Yes it is
Jimi Hernandez : ENVY Laptops & Mini Netbooks | HP Official Store
Daniel Sochor : Alright, thank you.
Daniel Sochor : You've been a big help.
Jimi Hernandez : Glad to help you and have a nice day ahead Daniel
Daniel Sochor : Bye!
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This guy seems rather flustered throughout the whole chat, so I probobly would probobly take his words with a grain of salt.

 

Yes, I'm not sure how much I trust him, he didn't seem to know that much about it and was just throwing you links.

 

he didnt know anything. Why would you think a customer service rep has information to anything regarding unreleased merchandise. their job is to help fix problems and finalize sales.

 

Quick little tip. I just downloaded and installed Scrybe on my Asus G50VT and am pleased to say that two-finger scrolling works just as well as it does on a Macbook Pro minus the inertial scrolling. It's not as inconsistent as it was on the Envy 13. Looks like Synaptics is really having its people work overtime!

My question: Is there a way to enable two/three finger right-click or inertial scrolling?

 

So is this the same trackpad as the Envy series uses? I'm guessing it's just a driver update that's been done, or something?

That's wonderful to hear that the two finger scrolling is working well. That's the primary multi-touch feature I think many will use.

So if it's the same on the Envy 14, then that's one thing HP was correct about.

 

Nope, different trackpad, but same software. Learned about it from here.


I am 90% positive that if it works on my clunky G50VT, it'll work on an Envy's touchpad which was designed for multitouch gestures. I'd say give it a shot. According to one website, 70% of all notebooks on Earth utilize Synaptics software. I'm positive they all use similar if not identical hardware.

My confidence in my potential Envy 14 purchase shot up somewhat. All that's left is learning how to configure 2/3-finger right-click and inertial/momentum scrolling. 3/4-finger gestures are optional and would also be nice.

 

I see. I can only assume it'll be the same with the Envy 14. I'm really glad to hear this. One more fear about the Envy 14 dismissed.

 

i would rather trust people on this forum more than this rep. no offense, but these people are clueless

 

i'll probably end up buying this, but i really wish they hadn't discontinued the Envy 13. That one was really perfect for me weight wise, even though it didnt have a backlit keyboard (at a starting price of $1349, a non-backlit keyboard is inexcusable). Hopefully they'll do what Dell did with the Adamo and slash the price to $999 for the C2D 2.13Ghz version six months from now. Then again, given that it's HP, they probably want you to buy a ty DM3z instead.

 

My Droid got put through the wash last week and I can't get an Incredible until after June 22 because of Samsung's supply issue. Now I have nothing to do but twiddle my thumbs at work.

 

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Has anyone called the reserve number?

HP® Official Store —Buy HP Laptops, Notebook PCs, Printers, Desktop Computers, Handhelds, Scanners, Monitors, and Calculators direct from HP

 

Good idea. But I don't want to reserve it unless I can get my Bing 25% cashback... Thanks for link though, maybe I can still get Bing...

 

Someone could at least call and ask for the specs that come standard

 

Do you have a phone?

 

I don't.

 

It really is a dereliction of envy buying duty, every owner ought to pull out the hd cam, and film a 10+ minute review.


btw, I am not kidding, I want to see this.

 

This is correct, but it's not a knock on the reps, they are just not given in depth information on unreleased products. Even some of the so called product devs have misspoken about product details before.

 

The reserve number does nothing, by the way. they have no information, and all they do is take down your name and number so they can call you on launch day and sell you one.
In fact, when I called, they didn't even know they were taking preorders, I had to be put on hold while the rep went and asked a manager.

 

So, I haven't seen real concrete evidence. And I'm new to mobile processors and Intel as a whole. Do the quadcore I7's not support switchable graphics?

I don't want the release day to come around, have 25% BCB and not want to buy the laptop because I'm not sure.

I would really like the power of the I7, but not if it comes with 4 hours taken off the battery life or whatever.


Also, on a side note, I'm really wondering if that new synaptics clickpad is going to make it on the 14 for release. There are pictures of the envy keyboard with the new clickpad, but no one bothers to say anything about whether or not we'll be seeing it.

 

The quadcore i7 won't support switchable since it doesn't have integrated gpu on the cpu...

 

The man speaks the truth

 

ah, i just read an article, didnt realize the integrated graphics were no longer on the motherboard, that definitely explains it.

 

Anyway asking for an i7 on an envy 14 is like wanting to buy golden teeth. You'll look richer, faster, stronger, but in the end it will just be damn ugly battery and heat wise.

 

Golden teeth have heat and battery issues?

Bronsky

 

of course ^^

 

Yeah, just ask him:

 

He left that gap in there for future upgrades

 

it's where he's gonna add the new heatsink

 

lmao i lol'd

 

I do have skype, but not worth my time

 

I must say I am quite disappointed in HP's chat. Having nothing better to do this morning, I decided to enter...here is my experience.

As you can see, this went nowhere. I guess we'll just have to wait...

 

was it just me or was the forum down for a few hours?...i was sad i couldnt get my fix...

anyone know if this would have widi or is that only for the intel graphics chip?

 

It has been up and down for the last couple hours, if not a day.
This is the first time in 24 hours I am able to go on, but it's laggy for me :/

 

It's because people keep posting entire chat secessions with employees of HP that have no idea what is going on.

Bronsky

 

Hey! We didn't post THAT much text .

 

How much do you guys think it will cost for an envy 14 loaded with an i5 processor (anyone know how much cache?) HD display, and 128 or 160 gb SSD? Thanks.

 

i'll guess somewhere between $1500-$1700

 

so basically everything in your sig. is what I want.. and your guessing its going to be around 1500-1700$? Not a bad price. Also, any idea how much cache will be in it? Thanks.

 

sigh....counting down the days til release...very excited...will be custimizing it with these if possible

i5 540M (or i7 620M if they have, dont really think a quad core is needed)
4 gb single stick RAM
500 GB hd
1600x900 Radiance Display
ATI 5650 (higher if the have)

i'm very excited...

 

i5 540M
4 gb single stick RAM
320 GB hd
1600x900 Radiance Display
ATI 5650

very simaliar specs if upgrade doesn't cost that much, might switch the HD for one of those hybrids mentioned in here.

Also, I'm going to wait a month or two for reviews plus a nice discount.
I don't trust what everyone is saying in here or the HP rep or the HP data sheets.

I can't trust anyone!

 

i5 430M
4GB Single (If its $25)
Cheapest HD replacing with Momentus XT probably
1600x900 Radiance
ATI 5650

Hopefully will be $1125

 

where are you guys getting 20-25% BCB? I just visited Bing and all they offered me was 10%

EDIT: oop never mind: I see it now

 

too bad BCB only works for americans

 

There is no way it will cost that much for those little upgrades. If it does for some reason, I'll just have to steal one lol jk.