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    HP Envy 14: Availabilty, etc.

    Discussion in 'HP' started by exi, Mar 30, 2010.

  1. Garar_

    Garar_ Notebook Enthusiast

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    O, well that makes sense I was unaware of that, and thought you typed up a post decided just to erase the whole thing and post that anyways. Which doesn't make any sense so my apologizes.
     
    Garar_, Jun 12, 2010
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  2. Justos

    Justos Notebook Evangelist

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    14.5 Days~
     
    Justos, Jun 12, 2010
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  3. MagusDraco

    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    meanwhile at the world cup: 1-1 tie. USA! USA! USA! USA!


    ...wish altidore's goal had gone in. ...damn though 14.5 days til it shows up...
     
    MagusDraco, Jun 12, 2010
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  4. HTWingNut

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    14.5 days, that's like TWO WEEKS!

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  5. zeth006

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    Instant No Button! Star Wars funnies FTW!
     
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  6. Jolly Roger

    Jolly Roger Notebook Geek

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    Blu-ray ROM eh?
    Amazon.com: HP ENVY 17-1011NR 17.3-Inch Laptop: Computer & Accessories
    I was blown away by the price. :eek: But I don't understand one thing there. It says the item is "This item has not yet been released." So you must pre-order it. How weird.
     
    Jolly Roger, Jun 12, 2010
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  7. MagusDraco

    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    it means that amazon isn't selling it til august
     
    MagusDraco, Jun 12, 2010
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  8. Bulldog87

    Bulldog87 Notebook Guru

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    I'm not seeing any great deals on Amazon...I haven't looked at the E17, but their deals for the E15 are a ripoff.
     
    Bulldog87, Jun 12, 2010
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  9. Jolly Roger

    Jolly Roger Notebook Geek

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    Oh. Sorry, I don't know much about Amazon as I shop for most of my items on eBay.
     
    Jolly Roger, Jun 12, 2010
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  10. MagusDraco

    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    eh. it says somewhere when it's released on the page but half the time I can never find it either. (only that it's not released yet)
     
    MagusDraco, Jun 12, 2010
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  11. YESHHHH

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    yea we're having a big discussion about amazon's envy 17 price and config in the envy 17 lounge
     
    YESHHHH, Jun 12, 2010
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  12. Jolly Roger

    Jolly Roger Notebook Geek

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    Too bad there isn't a HP Envy 14 owner's lounge yet. Time is gonna go wayyyy to slow for me since I have absolutely nothing to do over the summer.
     
    Jolly Roger, Jun 13, 2010
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  13. Fat Dragon

    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    Makes sense not having an Owners' Lounge, as there aren't any owners...
     
    Fat Dragon, Jun 13, 2010
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  14. Jolly Roger

    Jolly Roger Notebook Geek

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    Thats what I was trying to say.
     
    Jolly Roger, Jun 13, 2010
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  15. FatskiRatski

    FatskiRatski Notebook Guru

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    Is there even an option to preorder the envy 14 in the USA? If so, is it wise to do so? Will many stores be sold out on release day?

    Or is it better overall to wait for deals/coupons before purchasing?
     
    FatskiRatski, Jun 13, 2010
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  16. HTWingNut

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    I'm waiting for a deal or coupon. Hoping for the 25% HP Bing Cashback. But if Best Buy does another 20% off may be worth that too to get my Reward Zone certificates too.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 13, 2010
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  17. addyct

    addyct Notebook Consultant

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    There isn't exactly going to be a "Release Day" like you are referring to. I doubt it will even be in any physical stores until the middle of July/ early August.
    It will be available to order online on the 27th.
     
    addyct, Jun 13, 2010
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  18. FatskiRatski

    FatskiRatski Notebook Guru

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    I see, thanks.

    If I just created a Bing Shopping account yesterday and qualify for a 10% HP Bing Cashback discount, will that percentage change or is it set at 10% till the end of July?
     
    FatskiRatski, Jun 13, 2010
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  19. addyct

    addyct Notebook Consultant

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    It fluctuates all the time. It depends what it is set at when you buy something.
     
    addyct, Jun 13, 2010
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  20. Jolly Roger

    Jolly Roger Notebook Geek

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    I have never used BCB YET, but I'm pretty sure that the % changes.
    Right now, its 15%.
     
    Jolly Roger, Jun 13, 2010
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  21. HTWingNut

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    Yes BCB fluctuates. HP is typically 10% but it frequently jumps to 15% and occasionally (like every 4-6 weeks) to 25% for a few days. As much as I'd like to order the day it's released, I'm waiting at least until end of July to see if BCB for HP will be a 25% before BCB program ends.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 13, 2010
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  22. HTWingNut

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    I know this is just speculation, not that there isn't any of that happening here post to post :p , but does anyone expect the GPU to change to something more powerful after the first few months? Like possibly a 5850 or something crazy like that? I'm all for the Envy 14 the more I read about it (granted again its all specs on paper and speculation). But it would also be nice to have a little bit better GPU performance. I mean the Envy 15 isn't much bigger and it has the 5830, granted no ODD.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 13, 2010
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  23. IKilledYourHamster

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    I would like a 1920x1080 resolution option available... Maybe later they will offer it. 1600x900 is.. eh!~
     
    IKilledYourHamster, Jun 13, 2010
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  24. Ultomato

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    yeah im considering either the envy 14 or the rumored envy 15 refresh for college, and the envy 14 base comes with the 5650 so im hoping that maybe there might be an option to upgrade at launch to a 57xx or 5830 etc...

    if not i might just wait for the envy 15 refresh.
     
    Ultomato, Jun 13, 2010
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  25. Jolly Roger

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    In the future, they'll probably make something bigger in a smaller package. But hey, I'm no expert. I predict that they WILL attempt to fit a stronger GPU in the machine, probably in a refresh, although its either highly doubtable or we just have to wait a long time.. again.
     
    Jolly Roger, Jun 13, 2010
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  26. HTWingNut

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    I thought the Envy 14 was replacing the Envy 13 and Envy 15? Or maybe not? Just seems silly to have a 13.3, 14.5, 15.6, and 17.3". The Envy 14 seems perfect balance for battery life and performance and size.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 13, 2010
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  27. Ultomato

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    theres a thread on this forum speculating the existence of a 15 envy refresh, but its just speculation so im hoping the envy will have gfx upgrade options at launch.

    i dont think there will be a 15 envy refresh because i dont see the point of having both a 14.5 inch screen laptop And a 15.4 inch laptop, unless they couldnt fit a more powerful gpu in the 14 envy.
     
    Ultomato, Jun 13, 2010
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  28. HTWingNut

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    The Envy 15 to me seems just like most other laptops, nothing special. It may be a bit thinner than others, but it lacks an ODD which is usually expected in a 15" notebook. At least you could use that ODD for a second HDD or SSD.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 13, 2010
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  29. Bulldog87

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    There is a big market for both a E14 and E15. A lot of people may find the E14 too small, myself included. They should keep the lineup at 14, 15, and 17.
     
    Bulldog87, Jun 13, 2010
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  30. zeth006

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    So...14 days left. That's 2 weeks. I guess I should make it my goal to finish 2-3 books I have with me as a goal by that time, that way I have plenty of time to tinker with the Envy when it arrives.
     
    zeth006, Jun 13, 2010
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  31. lohapuk

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    I cant believe they have not release any of the laptops for review yet.
     
    lohapuk, Jun 13, 2010
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  32. addyct

    addyct Notebook Consultant

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    OK, We are coming up on 200 pages. That's a lot of crap to read through full of mostly baseless assumptions. We need to start a second thread and put the actual information in the first post, so It's easier to follow.
     
    addyct, Jun 13, 2010
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  33. zeth006

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    We can make a separate thread once people start receiving their E14s. Call it the "*OFFICIAL: HP Envy 14 Owners Lounge!*"




    Anyhow, I'm worried about the creaky chassis issue that's being discussed in the E17 owner's thread.
     
    zeth006, Jun 13, 2010
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  34. JayJayTG

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    would you consider yourself a heavy typer, because even if the 14 is anything like the 17 (in terms of the flexy keyboard) you would need to be applying some force and pressure to the keyboard as the guy in the 17 flex vid does
     
    JayJayTG, Jun 13, 2010
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  35. addyct

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    As am I, but for the purpose of Not Freaking Out, I'm going to try to worry less about it until someone says I should...
     
    addyct, Jun 13, 2010
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  36. addyct

    addyct Notebook Consultant

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    No, not keyboard flex, problems with the Chassis. there are people over in the 17 owners thread saying they are having problems with it.
     
    addyct, Jun 13, 2010
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  37. JayJayTG

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    Shoot! maybe as the chassis for the is smaller its will be more tougher etc.... i sure it cant be any worse than the 15 its either gonna be similar or better... i hope :rolleyes:
     
    JayJayTG, Jun 13, 2010
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    I went to Fry's today. Went to originally to buy this new LG LED monitor, but ended up shopping in the laptops aisles as well. The ENVY 13 was there, and my, is it sexy. Also they had a few of the other HP models too, which were pretty nice. They seem to have skimped out on the lid's quality tho. It's so flimsy, pliable, and press-able. Not that impressive. The ENVY's tho, was solid. I also saw this neat machine by Acer, even though it's pricey and huge. Just impressed that they gave the US a good CPU: FRYS.com | Acer .

    Boy, I can't wait for the ENVY to release.
     
    ECKS, Jun 13, 2010
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  39. da13371ama

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    i am also worried about the workmanship on these envys.

    that and HP poor track record on laptops quality according to customers, cuz im coming from asus...

    that gap on this person envy 17 is really blah... :mad:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-...05-official-hp-envy-17-owners-lounge-149.html
     
    da13371ama, Jun 13, 2010
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    HP has really crappy quality nowadays, but my 2007 hp dv2610us is still running strong, and I'd say its quality is superb for a $650 laptop from Fry's. Not so sure about HP's year 2010 laptops though.
     
    ECKS, Jun 13, 2010
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    Sigh. I guess this might be a sign that I have to forfeit gaming once and for all. If this doesn't fall through, I'll have to start looking at alternatives.
     
    zeth006, Jun 13, 2010
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    I'm a bit torn between waiting for the Envy 14, or buying a Dm4 (which has a massive coupon deal right now, can save like 250 bucks).

    Does HP usually have good deals on new products?
     
    brobrobrobro, Jun 13, 2010
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  43. zeth006

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    How do you get $250? HP website only allowed me to enter 1 coupon.
     
    zeth006, Jun 13, 2010
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  45. derpderp

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    Well i've read the envy 17 workmanship problems, a millimeter off there and there is not a big deal for a full body aluminium laptop of this size, as for the envy 14 that costs this low frankly for the same price you'll get 10 time more flex and creak on any other laptop.
    And this is not an issue on all envy 17 anyway. Not to mention it is probably the heat that slowly bends by a few degrees the metal shapes over time (one of the great i7QM benefits). Nothing that tighter screwing or RMA wouldn't fix anyways.
     
    derpderp, Jun 13, 2010
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    Coming from a first generation Dv5, I noticed these things on the first day: small cosmetic issues, hot palm rests, a tiny scratch on the corner of the display, and very high pitched whistling. Even if the Envy 14 has all these problems again, I wouldn't mind, because they didn't bother me. The Envy 14 hits the sweet spot with what I want in a laptop. Of course, simply not having these problems would be awesome.
     
    jbond311, Jun 13, 2010
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    The audio speakers aren't working appropriately on the 17.. neither is the headphone working appropriately. This sucks.
     
    sinafl, Jun 13, 2010
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  48. derpderp

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    Most of those issues are fixed with bios updates, it happens to nearly every first batch of any laptop...
    I even remember fujitsu fixing with a bios update (10 months after release) a vent noise issue on amilo xi 3650 (fan making claclaclac at high speeds) so yeah... bios updates...

    Edit: envy 17 sound issues is just microphone larsen... from people who don't mute their microphone rofl...
     
    derpderp, Jun 13, 2010
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    I love when things like that happen. :)

    On a different note, I bought my girlfriend as a present on our two year anniversary a dm4 in order to replace her aging desktop. After getting to handle the dm4 for a little while I would say I would be suitably impressed if the envy was the same or better quality as a the dm4. Especially with that awesome screen.
     
    Garar_, Jun 13, 2010
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    if you think that HP has crappy quality then you haven't tried Alienware... I speak because I briefly owned 11" AW. Lots of build quality issues like huge gaps in the body, rattling hinges, warped keys; sub par quality display in addition to unpolished firmware.
     
    klas, Jun 13, 2010
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