NOW AVAILABLE: ENVY 15-32XX Intel Ivy Bridge (AMD 7750M)

Of course they're going to refresh it as soon as possible. No knowledgeable person would buy the current model because it's going to be outdated in literally one or two weeks. Unless HP is absolutely oblivious to the current market situation, they're going to get this thing out as soon as humanly possible so as to compete with the new line of Ivy Bridge laptops from Apple and all the other Manufacturers. All it is is a bloody incremental spec update-- they aren't redesigning the line or anything.

 

the new envy 15 is already up on hp korea, so isn't it just a matter of weeks before it comes out here?

 

In the case of the Envy 15, it has gotten bulkier with the various updates.

Hoping the next one will reverse the trend.

 

I did find it annoying at first, the closing program thing, you just hit cmd + q and its done, I always used alt +F4 in windows anyway. cmd + w closes the current tab or iteration of the program, without closing the program itself, after I found out it was supported in windows I have began to use it as well there (ctrl + w, only in browsers and new programs).

I was hoping that they would get rid of the ODD again, and remake the beauty of the envy 15 gen 2

 

the next one is gonna be in a while lol but yeah thats true =\

 

well the dual cores have been released early hopefully we see the new envys released soon

thanks to xeofreestyle for finding it first

 

Why are there so many bloody days in the month of May, lol

 

Fingers crossed!

As much as I may have been inconvenienced a bit when I needed to burn DVDs over the past few years, if they can get the thickness back down around 1" (or less) it would be well worth it IMO.

 

no matter how much i wish the same... its not gonna happen this refresh . this is just a minor refresh for upgrade cpu/gpu. all the asthetics/design is gonna remain the same. I would be looking out for no ODD in the 15-4xxx refresh tho (by then hopefully I am able to sell the 15 32xx and buy the 4xxx)

but then again it doesnt hurt us to hope

 

According the the HP website, the Memorial Day sale ends June 2. According to The Verge ( Microsoft confirms $14.99 Windows 8 upgrade promotion, starts June 2nd | The Verge), the upgrade to Windows 8 promotion starts on June 2.

Maybe HP wanted to wait til at least June 2 to make sure all future Envy's would be eligible for this upgrade?

 

ugh i cant wait anylonger lol... just release them already

 

I wonder if this was also a factor:

Unreleased Intel Core i7-3740QM and i7-3840QM CPUs sighted

If they think these will replace the 3720 and 3820, maybe they're also delaying til they can have the option of the best chips in the Envy line.

Just theorizing.

 

Seems likely. Also hoping for an SSD boot drive option like they have in the new dv6's. If that's not included I might just hold out for a good sale so I can get it with an SSD for a decent price.

 

Another small update: I've been going to HP.com everyday and checking out the laptops on the off-chance something snuck in. I usually click laptops, then "brand" on the left hand side, then pick "Envy" from there. There, it shows how many options are available.

Yesterday there were 13 under Envy. Today there are 11. These include the customizable models and quick ship models. I'm not sure which are missing (I still see the basic customizable ones), but maybe this means they're finally getting rid of old inventory.

 

Hp is really slacking on releasing this laptop. So now i'm stuck on what laptop to choose.
Sony Vaio S15- looks great, light weight, 1080P IPS screen
Samsung Series 7 15 inch (everything I want from a laptop) minus the crappy screen.
Macbook pro (if they release a retina display, they pretty much have me sold)

If any of these laptops release before the envy, I will be getting one of them....

 

That's a mid-generation bump. HP typically offers mid-generation processors as they become available.

The reason HP is waiting on the IB Envy 15 is the lack of dual-core IB processors. When the IB i5's come, the IB Envy 15 will be soon to follow.

 

Gotta agree. I definitely won't be picking up the Samsung or the Sony, but if I get a release of the MBP with retina I'll be all over that in an instant. Frankly it'd be nice if HP could just make a bloody release page like they did when the new Envy line was first announced, then at least they'dave acknowledged the thing's existence.

 

I've basically narrowed it down to:

HP Envy 15"
Sony Vaio S 15"
Asus N56V

Or if I decide I want something even more portable/slimmer/sleek:

Samsung Series 9
Asus Zenbook Prime

Ahh, it would really help if one of these laptops were available. (I know the Asus N56V is on Amazon, but that has a low-res screen and it is my last choice between the Envy/Asus/Sony.

 

if i was looking for ultrabook it would def be the zenbook. but s9 is good too... just no fhd screen . also the n56 is too thick. what card does the viao have? I would also pick up the mbp.. if its worth it

 

Yeah, N56 is definitely last on my list, but it isn't a bad laptop at all. I really like the design and it has good pricing.

I think the Vaio has an Nvidia GT 640M, which is fine with me. I don't really play any new games (hardly play at all). When I do want to play it is usually Civ IV or Civ V, which this laptop can handle really well.

I am not considering a MBP at all. Not a fan of Apple laptops. IMO they are overpriced. Yes, you do get a solid build and quality machine, but Apple overcharges for RAM, usually uses a slower hard drive (or makes you pay unreasonable amounts to upgrade) and I'd rather have Windows 7 over OSX. The only thing that really entices me is the possibility of a "Retina" (hate that term, more Apple marketing...) display.

 

lol im not a fan of apple either. but i might just go for it this time lol. i also like the design of the asus. it could compete with the envy but it just is too thick and ddr3 gfx . also if i was in ur situation, I would get the zenbook with gt 620m. I do want to play demanding games at decent detail so thats why im looking at envy... if i wasnt gonna game i would get the zenbook with its smexy design and display

 

Haha I used to be a big gamer, so I think that is partially why I really want the Envy. I want the option to game if I suddenly desire it.

Although I really shouldn't be gaming and focus on my work/studies. I feel by getting the Zenbook, I'm tying my hands and won't be able to play the latest games, which is both a blessing and a curse.

 

well if u get the one with gt 620m, u would be able to play the games... low quality tho

 

It's June 2nd

 

I am more than likely going end up going with the Zendbook, FULL HD, GT 620 and HDD. I was going go with the ENVY but its too big and thick. I was thinking of the Samsung Series 7 14inch but the screen sucks and has a lot of problems that haven't been fully addressed like ASUS has done.

Zenbook is sexy and going be light. I don't really game and if I were to it would only be D3.

 

June Fool's!

 

I'm really starting to get pissed off. Just announce a release date at least...

 

I know right. Looks like intel already Intro'd all the new dual core and ULV processors that they HP might have been waiting for on Thursday, so I don't see what holding HP back now. ( source). The 7750m is available, right? Or are we still waiting on that...?

 

well amd released them all... we just waiting on hp.. they prolly waiting for comptex... i hope

 

What is comptex?

 

COMPUTEX TAIPEI

apparently everyone is waiting for comps to be shown here and fully "official" release of the other dual core procesors

 

Well at least now we have a date to expect it.

 

my pockets are burning....

 

well while we are waiting what other laptops r u considering?

Possible options under consideration (ranked):
1) Envy 15
2) Dell xps 15/15z
3) MBP (nice screen prolly nice specs, early release? but pricey)
4) LG P535/A540-T/D/A540 (look nice but availablity?)
5) Gigabyte P2542G (powerful, might be bulky, might be plasticy, no backlit )
7) Toshiba Satellite P850/P855 (ehh)
8) Lenovo y580 (prolly last choice =\ too bulky)

Ruled out:
-asus N46/N56 (gt 650m is only ddr3)
-HP dv6tqe/dv6z (too many problems, plasticky, big)
-Sager NP8131 (too bulky, expensive, bland)
-samsung s9/s5/s7 (no gpus/fhd/get same thing in xps15)
-lenovo y480 (too bulky, not a good screen, bad gpu)

 

Both the xps 15 and the xps 15z have absolutely horrid gpu's-- you'd probably be just as good off if you went with a slim ultrabook (assuming it has a ivy bridge processor and thus Intel integrated graphics 4000).

 

haha all the things in the list are the ones with ivy +kepler/gcn. the xps 15 im lookin at is the new one thats supposedly gonna come with gt 640m with ddr5, and its suppose to be less than 1 in thick with good speakers and decent screen

 

My mom markets tech for Radioshack and I had her take my list of questions to the guy who buys computers for the company, and he said that the envy refresh will probably be announced in a week or 2 and will be on shelves around the beginning of July, or possibly earlier depending on where you get it. Sometimes I wish I didn't go nerd mode when it came to buying this or I'd be playing on my new 15 right now and not knowing what I'd be missing out on -.- this is going to be one helluva upgrade from a 17" Dell Studio riddled with viruses from the hub, and battery life of 1 min

 

haha yeah same. i almost bought a asus g53sw during october cause I thought it was the best i was be able to get.... good thing i didnt buy it. u can get that kinda performnace now in half that machine size :S

 

Question is was it worth the wait?

 

yeah otherwise i would be stuck with a big machine regretting buying it because people in ultrabooks had same performance. if it was up to me, (and I had the money) i would be leapfrogging from one laptop to the other by selling the old one on ebay and getting a new one... unfortunately i dont have that type of money right now =\.

to be honest i could always game on desktop and it probably was beneficial i didn't have a laptop to game so i actually did schoolwork lol

 

uhhh....

HP ENVY 15t-3200 Notebook PC | HP® Official Store

i think its here!

Use code: nbg5247 for 33% off and free shipping!

Operating system
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

Processor
2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2450M Processor (2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz)
3rd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3210M Processor (2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz)
2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2670QM (2.2 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz
3rd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3610QM Processor (2.3 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache)
2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2760QM Processor (2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.5 GHz)
3rd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3720QM Processor (2.6 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache)
2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2860QM Processor (2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz)
3rd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3820QM Processor (2.7 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache)

Graphics
1GB AMD Radeon(TM) HD 7690M GDDR5 Discrete Graphics(TM) [HDMI, DP]
1GB Radeon(TM) HD 7750M GDDR5 Graphics [HDMI, VGA]

Memory
6GB 1333MHz DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
6GB 1600DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
8GB 1600DDR3MHz System Memory (2 Dimm)
12GB 1600MHz DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
12GB 1333MHz DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
16GB 1600MHz DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
16GB 1333MHz DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)

Hard drive
750GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
1TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
750G 7200 rpm Hybrid Hard Drive
160GB (Solid State Drive Flash Module)
256GB (Solid State Drive Flash Module)
300GB (Solid State Drive Flash Module)

Optical drive
SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support

Network interface
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN

Wireless
Intel 2x2 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN + Bluetooth(R)
Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth(R) with Wireless Display Support

Power supply
120W AC power adapter

Battery
8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery - Up to 10.25 hours of battery life +++

Ports
3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0; 1 HDMI; 1 DisplayPort; 2 headphone-out; 1 microphone-in

Display
15.6-inch diagonal HD BrightView LED-backlit Display (1366x768)
15.6-inch diagonal Radiance Full HD Infinity LED-backlit Display (1920 x 1080)

Keyboard
Full-size Radiance backlit keyboard

Dimensions
14.96 x 9.6 x 1.11 in

Weight
5.79 lbs

Webcam
720p HD video streaming webcam supports Skype
HP TrueVision HD Webcam

Audio
Beats Audio

Warranty
2-year limited hardware warranty support

Software included
Norton Internet Security 2012 (24-month subscription)
HP CoolSense; HP Games; Windows Live

 

Which of these are you guys choosing between?

Wireless
Intel 2x2 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN + Bluetooth(R)
Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth(R) with Wireless Display Support

Webcam
720p HD video streaming webcam supports Skype
HP TrueVision HD Webcam

I wonder if theres any difference between the webcams...theyre the same price and looking at how HP listed the operating systems I wonder if its just an error (they list "windows 7" and then "genuine windows 7")

Also, whatre you guys doin for the hard drive? I was thinking of a 300GB SSD but ive had no experience with them...any suggestions?

 

Looks tempting. Is the screen still the same ? Can you remove ODD and replace with a 2nd drive


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This is insane with the hd display wth the coupon looking at £650, I believe the warrenty is worldwide also, just wondering how much it would be to ship it to the uk.

 

Their might be a 14inch Ultrabook from LG with 1080 IPS and Kepler GPU. We will find out more mostly likely on Tuesday.

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I just ran through an order and looks like the webcam options are the same; just like the "Windows 7, Genuine Windows 7" listing. Came to about $1300 with tax and shipping and coupon. Not bad.

I was a click away from ordering but have decided to let others be first to bite. I got bitten badly on the first version with the awful screen display (no reds) and kept it for a weekend and shipped it back to HP. If this model has the same screen, I won't be interested. Could be fun to play with it for a week but it is a hassle to get it and then have to pack and ship back if it is a fail.

I use the 160 Gb SSD since I save nothing. Have the same in my Envy 14 and a 180 Gb in my desktop. That has always been plenty of storage and if I need extra it will go onto an external drive. Don't think I need the Wireless Display Support so just considered the default wireless. For me, an SSD is probably the single best thing I can do for an upgrade. Have used them for about three years and can't imagine ever using spinning drives again. Especially for mobile devices such as a laptop they are pretty indestructible and light-weight. If you can possibly afford one get it--you'll be fairly amazed.

Some of you good folks be quick to order up this puppy and let us know how the display looks--also the trackpad. Haven't cared for it on the Envy 14 or 15 to this point. This Envy could have gold-plated parts inside but if the display still sucks it is a no-go.

 

Processor
2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2450M Processor (2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz)
3rd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3210M Processor (2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz)
2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2670QM (2.2 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz
3rd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3610QM Processor (2.3 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache)
2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2760QM Processor (2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.5 GHz)
3rd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3720QM Processor (2.6 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache)
2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2860QM Processor (2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz)
3rd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3820QM Processor (2.7 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache)

Graphics
1GB AMD Radeon(TM) HD 7690M GDDR5 Discrete Graphics(TM) [HDMI, DP] (default)
1GB Radeon(TM) HD 7750M GDDR5 Graphics [HDMI, VGA] +0.00

Why 3rd gen processors do not state Turbo?
Why is the 7690M default?
Why does 7750M come with VGA?
Totally smells of deception to the non-discerning average Joe!

 

I feel the same. The whole ordering page is not very friendly to the average consumer who wishes to order a computer. The 7750 and 7690 are both $0.00 or "Included in price".

The descriptions in the "help me decide" are not clear or informative at all.

Also, for RAM, the 1333mhz cost more than the 1600mhz after the 8gb mark!

The two webcam listings and the multiple entries for the windows 7 are just two more things to add to the confusion.

Oh, and there isnt even a picture of the Envy!

 

I think they're still trying to set it up properly for ordering. I can't even see the pictures of the "categories" and I used to be able to see them.

I do think we should wait a bit til they sort the page out.

 

Yeah, even though I hate to wait even a minute longer, I think I'm gonna hold off until everything is less sketchy.