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    More notebooks coming soon: Envy 17, dm4, Compaq CQ32/CQ42/CQ62/CQ72, HP G42/G62/G72!

    Discussion in 'HP' started by justinkw1, Nov 8, 2009.

  1. justinkw1

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    Even more new HP and Compaq notebooks are on the way, in addition to the Envy 14! Official confirmation is shown once again in HP Softpaq documentation, SP46005.

    Code: 
    SysId75=0x1444
SysName75=Compaq Presario CQ42;HP G42
SysId76=0x1445
SysName76=Compaq Presario CQ42;HP G42
SysId77=0x1429
SysName77=Compaq Presario CQ72;HP G72
SysId78=0x142A
SysName78=Compaq Presario CQ72;HP G72
SysId99=0x146B
SysName99=Compaq Presario CQ32
SysId100=0x146C
SysName100=Compaq Presario CQ32
SysId101=0x1425
SysName101=Compaq Presario CQ42;HP G42
SysId102=0x1426
SysName102=Compaq Presario CQ42;HP G42
SysId141=0x1427
SysName141=Compaq Presario CQ62;HP G62
SysId142=0x1428
SysName142=Compaq Presario CQ62;HP G62
SysId174=0x144D
SysName174=HP ENVY 17
SysId185=0x1446
SysName185=Compaq Presario CQ62;HP G62
SysId186=0x1447
SysName186=Compaq Presario CQ62;HP G62
SysId193=0x1469
SysName193=HP Pavilion dm4
SysId194=0x146A
SysName194=HP Pavilion dm4
    No official word on specs or technical details yet. Feel free to talk about these upcoming notebooks here in this thread! :)
     
    justinkw1, Nov 8, 2009
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  2. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Now we just need an Envy 12 and Envy 16 to cover the entire mainstream spectrum.
     
    sgogeta4, Nov 8, 2009
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    oh man that envy 17 is gonna be EXPENSIVE :D :(
     
    timtravel42, Nov 8, 2009
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  4. lilyang

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    Yeah you can say that again for the 14 as well!
     
    lilyang, Nov 8, 2009
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    Don't forget a ENVY Netbook! :D
    I know i'm dreaming
     
    IKAS V, Nov 9, 2009
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  6. L3vi

    L3vi Merry Christmas!

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    Hopefully they refresh the Envy 15 when these come out and fix the massive amount of problems they had with the first batch, and perhaps drop the price a bit.
     
    L3vi, Nov 9, 2009
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  7. nu_D

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    HP DM4? That sounds enticing... if they add in expansion port 3, I'm all over it.

    I really hope they add backlit keyboards and E2E displays man
     
    nu_D, Nov 9, 2009
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    Envy 17...been waiting to see that. Wouldn't mind waiting longer though since it would increase the chances it comes with a 5000 series card.
     
    Phinagle, Nov 9, 2009
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    I was mulling over the DM4 and I'm thinking odds are it's not going to have an optical drive, so due to the larger chassis they should be able to fit in an 8-cell battery.

    Imagine the battery life on that baby? Man.

    Figure the cpu/video options should be about the same as the DM3, maybe a few more options... really hope the fools throw in backlit/e2e.

    I wonder if the DV4 will go the way of the DV3 when the DM4 hits. Then again, the DV3 might be coming back... who knows.
     
    nu_D, Nov 9, 2009
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    Great, but what about the HDX series. They have not refreshed it yet, they are not even offering Windows 7 out of the box yet. It's ridiculous.
     
    RJEvans, Nov 9, 2009
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    I am really liking my HP G70 (great value/performance for the $$) and am interested to see what HP is going to do to the machine for its mid-life refresh.
     
    newsposter, Nov 9, 2009
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  12. Serg

    Serg Nowhere - Everywhere

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    Dont forget the Envy 11!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :D :D :D
     
    Serg, Nov 9, 2009
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    We could go all night with this lol... Envy 10, Envy 9, Envy 18! :D
     
    sgogeta4, Nov 9, 2009
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    Wouldn't have been a bad idea to just do an Envy 12, 14, 16 and 18 to cover the sizes Apple doesn't offer with the MacBooks.


    As a boutiquish brand name I dont see a point in offering the Envy in every possible size though.
     
    Phinagle, Nov 9, 2009
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    HP marketing should have hired you, Phinagle!
     
    sgogeta4, Nov 9, 2009
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    Looks like HP's the only one not having itself shut when it comes to future releases. I feel this won't make it in time for the holidays, but hoping to see some in CES 2010.
     
    Howitzer225, Nov 9, 2009
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  17. Serg

    Serg Nowhere - Everywhere

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    And why not? lol...let the Envy substitute the Pavilion line (wait, not a good idea...)

    I do agree here. I thought the Envy was a reserved brand for elite laptops...now they want to cover almost the entire spectrum...
     
    Serg, Nov 10, 2009
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    I want to keep my pavilion - the envy i saw at best buy was running insanely hot (so much so that they put it on a cooling pad) - haha and i need a cool computer ( :p scarred for life after the dv9543cl)
     
    timtravel42, Nov 10, 2009
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  19. Serg

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    I must warn though, that some cooling pads make the envy warmer.
     
    Serg, Nov 10, 2009
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    My first day on the job I would take a page from Dell's marketing and the XPS....

    Hp Envy HDX 16 and Envy HDX 18.
     
    Phinagle, Nov 10, 2009
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  21. Serg

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    WHAT ARE THOSE???
    That sounds like the bad hybrid...lol

    I hope HP doesnt go like Dell and brand everything XPS...
     
    Serg, Nov 10, 2009
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    HP's marketing product managers have forgotten the fundamentals. It's called brand dilution and they are diluting the Envy brand.
     
    chrixx, Nov 10, 2009
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    What are the top 3 or 5 features you want in your DM4?

    Personally:
    1-light - light , super light (No dvd pls). around 4 to 4.5lB max.
    2- switchable and powerful graphics(i.e,ATI 4XXX) + decent processor 1.6 GHZ or 1.73 GHZ.
    3-consequently: great battery life 6-7 hours is about the sweet spot (for most including road warrior/cross country flights).
    4- Casing & Screen must be simply sexy gorgeous- Simple brushed aluminum+best LED +Res. 1280 X 800.
    5-No need of 1,2.3 and 4 if it is not super super affordable (otherwise we already have that elsewere and better).

    last but not least: usefull utilities/tools to mod or optimize profiles/performance (over/underlock...etc) . This growing area is a real need that HP shouldn't ignore. Asus is already a bit ahead of the game... Users want more tools to access/tweak their hardware.

    Hear that HP?! If you can deliver, my $$$ will vote for you.

    Curious what you guys want to see in DM4. Any one?....
    ...Hmmmh.. after reflection...from what I see DM3 size might be the optimal choice...
     
    mifa101, Nov 11, 2009
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    Any idea of when we might see the DM4???... As i would really llike a HP 14" laptop, as I need a new one and cant find an dedicated entertainment one that meet all my needs :eek:(
     
    fly_007, Dec 3, 2009
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    Is that 16:9??!?

    This thing looks sexy...I am liking it, thanks for the news!
     
    Serg, Dec 3, 2009
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    @Serg: I don't think so. It will have the usual 16:10 screen (DreamColor optional). The most important new feature is the Core i7 support.
     
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    I really hope so, considering ThinkPads are switching, and they were known for standing against the change...well...anyways great news...

    I am drooling for one of these, too bad I just grabbed an Envy... :(
     
    Serg, Dec 3, 2009
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