HP Envy 15? i7 meets 4830+15" screen!

What's wrong with the wireless card version? The only difference I can see is that the 5300 goes up to 450mbps of bandwidth and the 5100 is up to 300mbps. How easy is it to upgrade a laptop wireless card? Are they the same form factor, etc?

I have replaced one with an exact replacement and it was fairly easy

http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/products/wireless/adapters/5000/

 

If it doesn't come with a backlit keyboard now, chances are it never will. The 5300 isn't really major and you can upgrade that yourself easily. I'm sure it will eventually be an option though. The switchable graphics has about 0% chance of happening with the current processors though, since Intel doesn't make integrated graphics on it's chipset any more since it's been moved to the CPU. If they offer a lower priced Envy with Arrandale, then it will have switchable graphics, but that's a fairly big trade in terms of CPU power for only decent boost in battery life. ATI's 40nm GPU is fairly power efficient already.

 

Hmm it seems that none of these "Envy" laptops have internal drives...fail in my opinion.

Sucks too...they look and sound awesome from what I see on HP's website....

 

Hey do you guys know the return policy for HP? Do they have restocking charges?

Theoretically, if I order this and decide I dont like it, how much would I lose?

 

I'd like to know this too, but no one answered me.

 

I was able to find this with a quick google search. Hope this helps
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/return_exchange.do
http://h71016.www7.hp.com/html/infodesk/returns.asp

 

seems like no restokcing fee

 

Hmm but isn't the 25% for small business only? We are buying from Home and home office. Does anyone have previous experience?

 

I thought you can return without a restocking fee to HP? That's what the first link above indicates, is it not?

It says they don't accept returns for: "Custom configured orders (i.e. Customer specifications, Custom image, asset tagging, etc)"

Does that mean a custom configured computer?

 

Yes, the top link is for Home and Home Office and the bottom is for Small/Medium Business. Wasnt sure if anyone was buying for their business so thought I would provide it as well just incase.

 

Actually I did earlier. If you check the HP store page and find the return policy page, you have 21 days to return it for a full refund. They even pay return shipping it seems.

 

This is in reference to the Distance Selling Regulations (or whatever are the equivalent regulations for your country), in which they typically stipulate that returns can be made within a specified time period for a refund, except in the case of personalised items. There is often some "muddiness" around custom built computers. Technically, each component is not custom built for you, but the combination is. I believe the only way to be sure is to speak to someone from HP. The reason I suggest this is that although there are regulations in place, these are a minimum, and many companies offer levels of service above and beyond these regulations.

 

I was under the impression that the Envy 15 has a backlit keyboard. On the "demo" flash animation under specs, the second picture, it says "Low luminance LED indicators reduce harsh glare" when mousing over and displaying a picture of the keyboard. That seems to me to state that the keys are backlit with a "soft" glow?

 

I believe this is referring to indicators for things such as lights to tell you the wireless is on. In fact, if you look at this preview video, they specifically mention the LED lights being dimmed down about 1:10 into the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP1pXgVCqkQ

 

I think that just means the WiFi and other buttons light up to show they are turned on. No backlit keyboard, sorry. I really wish they had it.

 

So guys sorry if this has been already discussed but just to clarify you cannot use the Academic HP discount in addition to the Bing 25% off deal correct? I read at another site that you can if you're logged in to your APP account and then go to HP through bing but so far the academic prices aren't showing up. Just wanted to confirm whether this is or is not possible before I pull the trigger.

 

They have said that Bing will not work with EPP or APP. If you do it and it goes through, you're risking your cashback being canceled if they check. Its up to you, but I wouldn't take the risk.

 

Does anyone else think they may release a Blu-Ray burner instead of just reader in the future for this thing? I'm starting to think I should have skipped the OD and waited until the Blu-Ray burner version is released.

 

I bought the HP Beats edition with 575$ Bing cash back!

OMG! I never had a laptop before, this will be my first one!

I have questions tho..

1) I didn't purchase a waranty, can I purchase it after I get my laptop?

2) If there is a 40% black friday coupon this year, will I have enough time to return this (21 days) and get it through 40% off?


Can't wait, I will upload pics, and my thoughts of the beats edition of the HP envy!

 

OH! I just got base specs.

Envy 15t Beats notebook
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB)
• 6GB DDR3 System Memory (3 Dimm)
• 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
• 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 4830
• 15.6" diagonal Full High Definition LED HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen Display (1920x1080)
• External Tray Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support with 2 USB Ports
• Webcam Only
• Intel Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth
• TRAKTOR LE, Corel VideoStudio Pro X2, Corel Paintshop Pro X2,Instant On Solution,Stardock My Colors
• Beats studio Headphones + Audio 2 DJ
• HP Color Matching Keyboard
• 6 Cell Lithium Ion Polymer Battery
• No Productivity Software
• HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

So I can take one of the 250 GB HDD out to upgrade to one SSD? So I will have 250GB HDD and like 80GB SSD?


second post on NBF!

 

Yeah I won't be taking the risk either, thanks for the help. Going to place the order soon hopefully.

 

Just ordered... and realized I forgot to call and see if I can just get one 250gb hard drive instead of X2 for less money (the website is strategically "bugged" to not allow you to pick the smaller drive for less money).

I can't decide if I should bother. The difference in price would be, what, $50? Does anyone know? This is assuming I could get them to put anything other than the 500gb in the thing... Has anybody successfully done so..?

 

Ah well. Can't have everything. backlit keys would have been nice, but the Core i7, 4830, and the fact that I didn't give a cent to Apple is worth it. pulled the trigger. Hoping for my cashback notification soon. I DID see the "25% cashback" logo when I first got to the page, but then nothing after my order....

Edit: Bought the "standard means top of the line" model
My upgrades = faster 820QM i7 Proc, 6 cell + 9 cell extended battery, External super multi DVD burner. Anyone know if the supermulti (non Blu-Ray ROM) can do lightscribe? I seem to remember it mentioned somewhere.

 

I just Ordered the Envy 15 with the 9 cell slice. I can't wait to get it and do benchmarks.

 

What the.. You have to add $800 to get a smaller hard drive, etc? I'm guessing they're doing that so they can justify the excessive minimum specs and $1800 price tag.

It would be nice if you could get one configured similarly to the Dell Studio XPS 16, but with the nice video card, for a little more cost.

 

They are cramming a 45w CPU ( >=QX9300) in a 1" chassis? The 4830 may have lower power requirements, but unless it is 23w or less, that bothers me.

It will be interesting to see how hot this puppy gets. Even thicker, bigger 15.6" laptops get very hot with 45w CPUs inside.

 

Uh is it just me or is there no Bing cashback link when you search for "HP"?

Edit: Oh it's Ad Block's fault!

 

Hey do you guys know how much the 9-cell slice battery is if you buy it standalone? I can't seem to get any info on it, and I was interested in particular about how much it weighs.

 

The GPU will most likely be <23W. The given values for the 40nm HD 56xx and HD 57xx series ranges from 15-25W and has almost triple the shaders as the HD 4830, which is also on a 40nm process. The CPU will also be very power efficient, given that on idle, it consumes around the same or less than the current C2Ds. On the go, heat won't be too much of an issue. TDP is a very poor indicator of actual heat.

 

The customization option prices seems to be mixed up. I mean +$799 for a 1366x768 screen downgrade, +$799 HDD downgrade & +$899 4GB RAM downgrade?

 

I wonder that too.

 

Just noticed that bestbuy.com now lists the preconfigured Envy 13 and 15 models as 'available soon'. Hopefully those models will show up in stores soon as well.

 

That'd be great. I'd love to test one out in store.

 

good luck with that. hp doesnt seem to give many details about anything. does anybody even know if the ram is 1033MHZ or 1333MHZ? or if it is ddr3 or gddr3? why is hp so vauge?

 

PLEASE HELP - I made an error in my order and need to cancel it ASAP and reorder. I don't want to mess up the Bing Cashback though. Should I place the second order first, and then call and cancel?

 

i believe the ram is 1033 and its gddr3, but im not 100%

 

If you cancel your order, Bing cashback will also be canceled. What you want to do is call HP and tell them the adjustments you want to make.

 

does the BEATS edition have better speakers or is is just the same computer with different chasis, nice headphones and music production software?

 

I am pretty certain they all have "beats" audio technology and the second part of your post it right

 

Does anyone know if the Bing Cashback is still working? I am going to cancel my order and reorder. Do you think Bing will still work?

 

yeah its still going

 

Currently still working for me. Go ahead if you have no other choice but to reorder.

 

I called and tried to cancel and they told me to call back tomorrow. Do you think it's safe to initiate two orders at once? I sure hope they don't try and back out of canceling my original order. I just don't want to get stuck with two.

 

I don't think there's any issue with that since they're just going to process the order tonight, not start shipping it or anything. It's still only 10:14pm here on the west coast so the deal should still be live like others have said (but it might run out at midnight since no one has been able to confirm for sure if its today only).

Call 888-999-4747 tomorrow starting at 10AM EST to call in and cancel your first order.

 

If it only works on the first purchase (does it?) you may not get to do it. I really don't know either way, but it seems like the best bet is to call HP and get them to change the order.

Mine won't even ship until oct 28th, so it's not like you have no time.

 

Do you think they'll downgrade parts? lol, they'll probably be mad and not want to. I just spent to much.

If it only works on the first purchase, I'd be better off to keep the order than to pay full price. Damn, this sucks. I hope I don't lose the cashback.

 

I don't know if it only applies to the first order. My friend thought he saw that on the website, but I'm not sure if it's true.

At this point though, we're nearing the deadline, so it may not be good to take the risk. Give them a call tomorrow and maybe call Bing also. Because what if HP changes the order, and it somehow messes up the rebate?

What did you want to downgrade?

 

I don't really get how placing a new order and canceling the old would make my new Bing order invalid, but maybe they only allow one. I just wanted to save some cash and downgrade from 8GB to 6GB and lose the external Blu-Ray drive. I think I'll place another order right now and call to cancel tomorrow. I don't see how it can't work on my second order.

 

It won't let me place another order through PayPal. Crap, I guess I'll have to wait until tomorrow and see about getting the order changed or canceled and hope the Cashback is still avail.

 

Bing applies to all orders as long as you go through HP's site by searching on Bing. I've bought an item before using bing, canceled, and reordered and I still received cashback for my last order. The original one got canceled.