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Found a review of the new Envy: http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/review/1567048/hp-envy

 

That was the worst review ever.

I already knew the i7's ran hot in the envy and that was their main complaint....

 

I didn't say it was good. I just said I found it

 

the Brits don't think as americans do, think about it.. we can have a V8 because we want to.. but they are stuck with 1Litre 3cylinder engines, as en example.. and their negative tone could may well be their awkward sense of humor, perhaps we got the tone wrong. LOL

 

LOL, the minute I saw it was at the inquirer I didn't have any expectations, to be honest. I went ahead and read it but several things jumped out at me. First off they didn't make clear the VGA output is only if you buy the adapter. They also didn't get the Slim battery so how long the system will run is up in the air. All in all a pretty much slapped together review with no real meat on the bone.

 

I was hoping that there was a more ugly box outside the envy one.

 

why is mine still in alaska?!?!?!

 

well the first part of my transplant was a success! swapped out the 1366x768 screen for a very sharp LG 1920x1080 I got for a mere $150 brand new. Hardest part about messing with the display is the bezel, being all flimsy plastic, have to be VERY careful praying it loose. I didn't scratch or warp or break any of the plastic, so I'm pleased with myself.

Step two of my transplant will be installing the 820. I will see if I like it better, not excited about possible temp increases though. Also want to see how it performs on battery vs. my i5. Want to thank you for the tip about shielding the bezel when removing the palmrest assembly, didn't scratch anything at all. The only thing I did mess up on was removing one of the stupid rubber pads. I managed to tear one of them while removing it. Should be able to stick both parts back on without there being a noticable defect, if not I guess I'd have to fork over $40 (what the heck HP!!!?) for a new set of 4 rubber pads.

Anyway, glad I did the screen upgrade for sure, not just for resolution, but the contrast ratio seems much, much better. this is the regular glossy version that I normally despise.

 

lol, they claim the battery last an hour, and you get extra 5minutes with dimmest, and all wireless hardware off. What the heck were they doing on the computer that made it last only an hour and 5 minutes?

 

radio shack happens to sell square rubber footpads for $9. They are thicker than the HP ones, but I'm tempted to buy them b/c they will let my laptop sit a little higher for better fan circulation. But then again, my battery slice would most certainly not fit (i think). decisions, decisions....

 

probably trying to play dirt.

 

With the CPU at 933 MHz? Looks like they don't know about the locked multiplier.

 

oblivion plays just fine off the battery in my experience.

 

A pastor playing that evil, evil game.

But seriously, I'd love to see some screenshots/Benchmarks of Dragon Age: Origins and any other games you've got laying around.

 

Mine just had (about an hr ago) another scan ("status scan") in anchorage (as per simpletracking.com). That is after 17 hrs. So at least mine seems to be still there.

 

wut, I just had an "Int'l shipment release" in Anchorage at Jan 28, 2010 8:27 PM.

It's not that time there yet... right?

 

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Nov 23, 2009 7:40 PM
Delivered
MASPETH, NY
Nov 23, 2009 4:03 PM
At local FedEx facility
MASPETH, NY
Nov 23, 2009 1:44 PM
Delivery exception
MASPETH, NY
Customer not available or business closed
Nov 23, 2009 7:43 AM
On FedEx vehicle for delivery
MASPETH, NY
Nov 23, 2009 7:13 AM
At local FedEx facility
MASPETH, NY
Nov 23, 2009 4:45 AM
At dest sort facility
JAMAICA, NY
Nov 22, 2009 2:39 PM
Departed FedEx location
MEMPHIS, TN
Nov 21, 2009 9:05 PM
Int'l shipment release
ANCHORAGE, AK
Nov 21, 2009 3:05 AM
In transit
MEMPHIS, TN
Nov 21, 2009 2:48 AM
Arrived at FedEx location
MEMPHIS, TN
Nov 20, 2009 6:00 PM
Departed FedEx location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Nov 20, 2009 3:34 PM
In transit
ANCHORAGE, AK
Package available for clearance
Nov 20, 2009 10:16 AM
Arrived at FedEx location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Nov 20, 2009 5:02 PM
In transit
SHANGHAI CN
Nov 20, 2009 3:31 PM
In transit
SHANGHAI CN
Nov 19, 2009 1:34 AM
Picked up
SHANGHAI CN
Package received after FedEx cutoff


Here is my tracking via Fedex for HP Dv6t Quad.

 

That's weird with the Anchorage scan in between Memphis.

 

The Plane prob doesn't leave Alaska for wherever the next destination is for another couple hours..

 

Yeah, it's only 11:46am right now in Alaska.

We've got some time, fedex.

Oh, less than 24 hours for delivery, right?

 

I got the same thing. Does it go off to Memphis next and then to our local Fedex location?

 

judging from all the schdules... looks like all the planes start to leave ANC at around 3-4pm Alaska time.

 

I think if you had 2 day to NYC area for example, it'd probably go from Anchorage to Newark

but if its 5-7 like mine, it'll prob go to memphis first.

I hope mine comes to newark.. then I may get it tomorrow!! Probably not though..

 

Hopefully mine won't have to go to Memphis before it comes back to LA. Its a lot closer from Oakland.

 

update:

1/28/2010 9:31:00 AM ANCHORAGE, AK, US Status Scan
1/27/2010 1:39:00 PM ANCHORAGE, AK, US Arrived at Sort Facility
1/28/2010 12:43:00 AM SENNAN-SHI, JP Left FedEx Ramp
1/27/2010 10:56:00 PM SENNAN-SHI, JP Arrived at FedEx Ramp
1/27/2010 9:53:00 PM SHANGHAI, CN Left FedEx Ramp
1/27/2010 8:24:00 PM SHANGHAI, CN Left FedEx Ramp
1/27/2010 8:22:00 PM SHANGHAI, CN Left FedEx Ramp
1/27/2010 7:57:00 PM SHANGHAI, CN Package status
1/26/2010 10:08:00 PM SHANGHAI, CN Pickup status

If everything goes as planned, it should arrive at NY on the 2nd.

 

yay, my $99 vostro v13 comes tomorrow! now to install a 64GB SSD...

 

I got the same here too.

Don't put too much into Fedex (or any carrier's) tracking.

 

yay, getting a new set of rubber feet for free! i would go with larger foodpads from radioshack but my slice won't attach. ran cooler with bigger footpads though...

 

Thanks for the report, I was wondering how tough changing the display would be. If I don't like the anti glare when I get it changing it out for $150 is cheaper than reordering new based on the deal I got on it.

Where did you get the display (P/N ?) and is it possibly available in a higher color gamut version? Did you replace all the other 'internals' or just the actual LCD portion?

Good luck on the CPU.

 

Shipments leaving Anchorage are still in 'Cans' (which are airplane cargo containers) and the individual computers have not be seperated out for specific deliveries yet. Anchorage is the Customs stop. Fedex does not separate the individual computers, HP does and then re-ships them via Fedex to you. That's why they are usually routed through Oakland or Memphis which are the main HP redistribution hubs.

It appears that the units still in Anchorage had some sort of Customs delay (according to fedex) and should all be outbound this afternoon. From there keep your fingers crossed! (Juneau's fedex office is closed saturdays )

 

Jan 28, 2010 8:27 PM - Int'l shipment release - ANCHORAGE, AK
Jan 28, 2010 2:48 AM - Int'l shipment release - ANCHORAGE, AK

damn, still in AK. Supposed to get to NY by Friday 10:30 AM, so will be interesting to see if it'll get there in time.

 

No delay here.

Mine has been released twice

 

WOOT!

Enrout to IN

 

1/28/2010 2:45:00 PM ANCHORAGE, AK, US Left FedEx Sort Facility

yay, finally left anchorage

 

Fedex98 left Anchorage @ 2.48 (scheduled 2.45) with memphis TN destination.

 

1/28/2010 3:57:00 PM ANCHORAGE, AK, US Left FedEx Sort Facility

Mine left almost an hour or so later, I imagine its prob on the way to memphis.. since it looks like the Flight to Newark took off at 4pm on the dot.. no way mine made it to the plane in 3 mins.

And it looks Like mine could be on FDX12

 

It might have. Mine left at the same time as yours. We'll see in ten hours or so.

 

1/28/2010 2:45:00 PM ANCHORAGE, AK, US Left FedEx Sort Facility

Mine left as well.

 

@rapion125

Have you come across any actual reviews that talk about the matte screen? I ordered it too but would love to hear some hands-on opinions.

 

Time: 1/28/2010 3:57:00 PM
Location: ANCHORAGE, AK, US
Detail: Left FedEx Sort Facility

anyone suspect it will arrive in Maryland tomorrow?

 

My message is the same as yours. I think that there's zero probability that we'll get our laptops tomorrow. All the people with two day shipping had a specific destination that their computers were headed to while we have "Left Alaska, don't ask me where it's going."

 

I have 2day shipping, says its coming tomorrow at 1030am in Cali. My status is the same as yours right now however, just left Alaska.

 

I bet mine is going thru IN though because I am not too far from there (relatively speaking).

Flight 14 left there the same time

We'll know around midnight where these things are....

 

I might cry if I don't get it tomorrow.

 

I was assuming that he had a 2/2 delivery date as I did.

 

Found mine! yay! its on FDX86 to Oakland.

http://www.helloflight.com/Flight/FDX86.Cfm

 

So excited, can't wait to see the reviews! Would love to see some benches of the card and battery life

 

anyone know the flight # for heading to memphis? I live on east coast and it left alaska at 3:57pm

 

Memphis flight left at 2:45pm.

FDX98

 

damn...i wonder what flight im on then, since it left a little over an hour later according to fedex