NOW AVAILABLE - Updated ENVY 15, ENVY 17 / ENVY 17 3D

you were told about them and their expiration yesterday. why are you surprised theyre expired?

here's your thread: http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-envy-hdx/632636-hp-coupons-envy-15-17-a.html

on a side note, i'm hopeful the dec. 7th orders go out this week. it'd be really nice if we got them by the 23rd.

 

Can we do a poll to see how many were purchased by members of this forum?

Maybe the number sold is not as great as we think it is.

 

I'll start

1

 

I got one also:

1+1=2

 

I would exchange them, but that' s me....

 

My order placed 12/16 is already in production Not sure how long the build actually takes but I am cautiously optimistic that I'll be enjoying it before the projected 1/5/2012 ship date!

 

Don't worry about, HP always has these coupons..I am sure HP is going have something to start next year off...I want this laptop as well but i am saving up and going wait until the next coupon..

 

Anyone who receives their Envy this week...please do post unboxing pictures, videos, and initial impressions. I do hope reviews also come up this week. Overall, the Envy 15 looks like the premium choice for a notebook this season, but the only thing I still remain skeptical about is the battery life. I really do hope that HP pulls off the promised battery life for this machine.

All the best to those awaiting the arrival of their notebooks in this festive season!

 

Ordered Envy 17, 2+1=3

 

Count me in as well - we're at 4.

 

I'm actually hopeful that with aggressive management of the IPS screen while not plugged in, switchable graphics, and added savings from CPU undervolting along with SSD storage, the Envy 15 battery life will be very good at least for typical Internet/Wifi use. I'd love to be able to bring it to work and leave the AC adapter at home. Display management will probably be crucial as IPS can suck a lot more power than TN.

 

Ordered envy 17 3d, on dec. 11th... eta is dec 27th... so that makes me 5th

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Yes please do!! Would love to see an unboxing to boot also..

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Ordered mine on the 7th. Numero 6?

 

17 on the 7th - 7.

 

Already up to 7 purchases.

YES: 7
NO: 0

 

Since I started this 8 is the tally now.

 

9, ordered a 15

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Two 17s for me on the 7th, one 15 on the 10th

 

Why are you guys doing a tally? Are you really that bored that you want to try and count up the orders??

 

I ordered the Envy 15 on the 7th. I almost got the 17 but wanted the lighter weight and more portability.

 

Online Order 12/07/2011, 09:04:23 PST for 17" 3D

 

With 167+ pages and being the best source on the net I just thought it would be interesting to see how many in this forum bought one.

There is nothing else till someone gets one so why not.

 

tally: ordered a 15 on the 8th

 

ordered a 17 3D on the 7th.

edit: this tally is stupid though as i've seen a number of users on other tech blogs mention theyve bought them as well.

 

I'm currently prepping for the arrival of my new Envy 15. I already bought a new messenger bag and wireless mouse. The only other thing I can think of buying is a matte screen protector. Does anyone have any recommendations for one to buy?

Also, on the software side of things, are there any good guides on doing a clean install of Windows 7 if you DO NOT have a copy of Windows 7? I want to remove all the bloatware while still keeping some of the more vital programs that are pre-installed (e.g. Beats Audio Control Program). Or is just deleting each bloatware program individually a better course of action?

 

I ordered a 17 3D on Dec 8th at 12:20 PST and my cousin ordered an Envy 17 the night before on Dec 7th (he is not on here, I have been the source of his knowledge and updates for these Envys)

 

Ok that is 18 as of now.

Just add to the score to make it more understandable.

I am sure there are other sites but what the hell it give me an idea how many pulled the trigger.

Just for fun anyway!

I just got the idea when I ordered mine on Dec 7 and I was only number two that called that day by the sales agent that took my order.

 

Ordered the 15 on the 8th.

18 total

 

ordered an envy 15 on the 7th. very excited about it. im also concerned with the matte / antiglare properties of the laptop tho. is it worth buying a screen protector? if so, which would you recommend?

 

There are instructions in this thread that discuss how to obtain clean installation media.

Also, once you've burned recovery media, you can do a minimal system restoration (named something to that effect) to just install Windows and the basic drivers without all the bloat.

 

I ordered Envy 15 on 12/12--lost track of the poll so those good at math can do the addition.

Someone mentioned switchable graphics. Didn't think the new versions of the Envy 15 had it. Asked the HP rep when I ordered and she said it didn't. Haven't seen it mentioned. Nice idea on the Envy 14 but always created problems trying to update the graphics drivers. Can't say I ever used the feature that much.

Also, on the clean install of Windows, almost every first page of the myriad Envy 14 forums has tons of info on that process. I chose not to do the clean install as quite a few people lost various functions of the machine and had real trouble trying to get the proper software back and functioning. I just burned the recovery disks, deleted the recovery partition then went through and deleted bloat as I needed--Photoshop, some HP garbage and such. Regained about 25-30 gigs of SSD space.

 

FYI for those still shopping and haven't pulled the trigger, I just got an email from HP announcing a new set of coupons that includes a 30% off for the Envy 15 and Envy 17, use code NBT3886. I took a couple of screenshots of the pricing this results in for both models

New 30% Off Coupon for HP Laptops, Includes New Envy 15 & 17

 

We are at 20 now.

Not as many as I thought so hopefully ours will ship this week.

 

Hey Guys

Long time lurker, first time poster. haha. I always got so much info from you guys before but now that there's 165 pages of nonsense in this thread, it's hard to find what I'm looking for

has anyone heard what kind of cooling the Envy 15 is going to have? I'm hoping for two fans but they might have put only one in. I see vents all over the front and side but I think those might be for the beats audio system.

I had an alienware m14x that I ended up selling a week after I got it because the fan sounded like a NASA shuttle launching to space

 

ordered a 17 on the 13th

 

Envy 15 ordered on the 15th

 

Envy 17 on Dec 7th

 

How easy is it to swap out the hard drive in the 15?

 

I read on here somewhere that you can get an additonal 5% off if you go through a certain website before buying. Anybody have any details on this?

 

Envy 15 on Dec 15
Someone stars a poll in a separate thread would be nice

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Dont understand why all the negativity over a simple tally....is it really that necessary? Anyways haven't ordered but look forward to hearing all the initial impressions!

 

15 on the 17th

 

You can try buying it through fatwallet.com they also have great forums

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Useful Links! Check it out for most of the answers to your questions. If you have trouble opening PDF links, then right-click on them and click save as.

HP ENVY 17t-3000 CTO 3D Edition Notebook PC Support Site
Official ENVY 17t-3000 CTO 3D Manual (PDF)
Official DISASSEMBLY Guide for HP ENVY 17 (Updated for 17t-3000) (PDF)

HP ENVY 17t-3000 CTO Notebook PC Support Site
Manual listed is same as 3D one.. just ignore the section on 3D.

HP ENVY 15t-3000 CTO Notebook PC Support Site
Official ENVY 15t-3000 CTO Manual (PDF)
Official DISASSEMBLY Guide for HP ENVY 15 (PDF)

 

The real point with switchable graphics is that is switches automatically.
When you just browse the web, the built in graphics (HD3000?) will be used to maximize battery life. When you play some games the dedicated graphics card will kick in.

 

The Envy 14 did not switch automatically. It had to be reconfigured in graphics settings which was a bit of trouble. I think that is the AMD way; NVIDIA might offer on-the-fly switching. Either way, I haven't found anything to substantiate whether the new Envy 15 has any sort of switchable graphics other than what the HP rep said. It isn't mentioned in the HP description unless I'm missing something.

 

Hi,
don't know if its important but in the disassembly guide the envy 17 seems to have 8 vram modules 4+4 and the envy 15 only 4 modules.
I tough both had 1gb gddr5.

 

WOW! So some great news on a few things. Make sure you are Not signed into HP and the 30% OFF Coupon DOES Work on HP ENVY 15, ENVY 17, ENVY 17 3D. Best deal since the 33% OFF Most of us got on 12/7. Unfortunately the Care Pack Extended Warranties aren't discounted like before.

HP Coupon Code (released today, Thanks Andrew!):
NBT3886
(Do not include spaces when applying it and dont expect it to work for Academy, etc, only worked for me when I was signed out initially)

ENVY 17 3D
ENVY 17
ENVY 15

If you want an additional 3.6% OFF you can use FatWallet (they say up to 5% Back but this order showed 3.6% back for me).
You basically register there, then click on Cash Back and click on HP's website. Carry out your order as usual and once your order is placed HP notifies FatWallet. FatWallet then sends you a check (when you request it) after they verify the order and after 90 - 120 Days. I've used FatWallet on 3 HP purchases over past 6 years and can vouch for their awesome service (Have $200+ back on 4 HP computers after this purchase).

12/7/2011 HP $1,671.68 (After Tax) $60.18 Cash Back Pending Reported from HP

Also, some people report using their Discover card gets another 5% back for HP.

If you have good credit, I highly recommend (No Payments + No Interest if paid in full in 12 months with hpdirect.com Preferred Account. $899 minimum Order subtotal.)

Hopes this helps. Enjoy!

 

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