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

    Discussion in 'HP' started by yknyong1, Feb 11, 2012.

  1. shepdawg

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    Doesn't matter if they put a new processor in it. It will still have major quality issues.
     
    shepdawg, Feb 19, 2012
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  2. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    HP is HP. No kidding.
     
    yknyong1, Feb 19, 2012
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  3. moviemarketing

    moviemarketing Milk Drinker

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    Perhaps but it will also have a CPU more powerful than most current desktops. :)
     
    moviemarketing, Feb 19, 2012
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  4. TheAtreidesHawk

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    Not to mention that's why we are blessed to have that 21 day return policy.... :)

    I agree that more likely than not there will be a few bad apples in the initial batch released but the bottom line is that IF it does happen you have the option and right to return it and get your money back, or do the whole exchange process. Or if you're like me and you don't trust their repair center/exchange process just return it for a full refund and re order again.

    And even tho HP may fail at times they're still way better than dell or any of the other pc vendors fortunately...
     
    TheAtreidesHawk, Feb 19, 2012
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  5. moviemarketing

    moviemarketing Milk Drinker

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    Yes, HP's return policy is rather unique among laptop manufacturers.
     
    moviemarketing, Feb 19, 2012
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  6. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    And wait. Only HP US purchases get this 21 day return. HP screwed the others. :mad:
     
    yknyong1, Feb 19, 2012
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  7. Devenox

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    Yep; also waiting when they make an EU fab, where you can also customize your notebook (we now get always the crap, the lowres screens, HDD(no SSD options) and LOTS of RAM, just to 'justify' the insanely high price)
     
    Devenox, Feb 21, 2012
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  8. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    They do US sets in China AFAIK.

    The DV6/7 Ivy Bridge is also sighted.
     
    yknyong1, Feb 25, 2012
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  9. brody_

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    sighted?

    10char
     
    brody_, Feb 26, 2012
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  10. Fat Dragon

    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    Not as far as I've observed - most laptops I've seen available in China have been well behind US specs, and for higher prices as well. And "premium" stuff like the Envy usually doesn't make it over at all. The one Envy I've seen for sale in China (granted, I haven't looked much in the last couple years) was a single Envy 13 selling for about $1000 more than its specs Stateside, and I'm pretty sure it was imported from the US.

    Granted, you can get stuff like that on sites like Taobao for near-US prices, but it's really easy to get screwed buying electronics on Taobao.
     
    Fat Dragon, Feb 27, 2012
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  11. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    I mean even US CTO sets are produced in China. Just like any other sets.
     
    yknyong1, Feb 29, 2012
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  12. moviemarketing

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    Yep, they are all produced in China - I recall tracking mine via FedEx as it originated out of Shanghai or somewhere.
     
    moviemarketing, Feb 29, 2012
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  13. PaKii94

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    bump any new info on this? I am waiting for this D:
     
    PaKii94, Mar 3, 2012
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  14. pongalong

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    Have to wait for IVY Bridge first, which is rumored to be around June.
     
    pongalong, Mar 5, 2012
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    Judging by the June release of the Sandy Bridge Envy 14 last year, Intel's June release date for the chipset is not even a guarantee that any Envy-Ivy Bridge refresh will happen immediately after.

    That being said, if you need a laptop sooner rather than later, I'd just get one. If you wait for the Ivy Bridge, and it doesn't come out until August or September, you might be sad. But hey, if you've got that kind of patience, all the power to you!
     
    wetwillycf, Mar 5, 2012
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  16. TheBluePill

    TheBluePill Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    wetwillycf,

    You wouldn't happen to be related to yknyong1 would you? ;)




    Hint: The avatar..
     
    TheBluePill, Mar 5, 2012
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  17. Kevin

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    If Ivy Bridge is really June, HP should add the 7750M to the current models while they wait.
     
    Kevin, Mar 5, 2012
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    if they actually gave a they would have fixed the screen. I wouldnt worry about it :)
     
    brody_, Mar 5, 2012
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  19. necrophyte

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    like i already said to be expected, the radeon 7800 gpus are the price/performance stars of the new 28nm radeon 7000 series, and performance wise theyre noticeably stronger than the 6800 series.

    since the 7850m/7870m will be based on the desktop 7850/7870 for the first time, i would say we can expect some great gpu performance inside the envy 17, if hp puts in a 7800m again after the 7690m xt flaw.

    AMD Radeon HD 7870 and Radeon HD 7850 Graphics Cards Review - Introduction
     
    necrophyte, Mar 5, 2012
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  20. TheBluePill

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    I agree, those 7870s are a GREAT new product. The price isn't bad at launch, but once these start going for $299, I might have to pick one up for the desktop as a GTX270 Replacement.
     
    TheBluePill, Mar 5, 2012
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  21. wetwillycf

    wetwillycf Notebook Consultant

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    ROFL actually, I used mine about a week or so before he switched his. So he copied me ;)
     
    wetwillycf, Mar 5, 2012
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  22. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    The trend with ENVY line is that ENVYs do not get refreshed immediately when new architecture comes out.

    LOL I used the first water picture for a long long time on local forums before NBR. This is the second already.
     
    yknyong1, Mar 6, 2012
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  23. yknyong1

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    yknyong1, Mar 10, 2012
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    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    Ivy Bridge is surely out in April, I have reliable sources for this.

    However, any news for ENVY 15 refresh release date?
     
    yknyong1, Mar 14, 2012
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  25. pongalong

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    Great news! Glad I held out on the current 15 and hope news of a refresh comes soon.
     
    pongalong, Mar 14, 2012
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  26. plagues

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    I would also really like to know if they'll fix the screen in the refresh, and if that would delay it further.
     
    plagues, Mar 14, 2012
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  27. Genoskia

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    I would hope they fix the screen as it is aweful, even my phones screen puts it to shame when it comes to red.. I'm positive they will because they have acknowledged that theres a problem and are releasing a tuning tool to help correct it, but we know it wont fix it and people will still complain forcing them to do something. A new screen shouldn't delay it especially because they're already waiting for Ivy Bridge to be released, and switching the screen is as easy as LG fixing it or them buying from a new vendor.
     
    Genoskia, Mar 16, 2012
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  28. PaKii94

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    i cant wait for the refresh
     
    PaKii94, Mar 16, 2012
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  29. Melagius

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    Any solid intel on a date for the refresh? or is everyone still guessing late summer / early fall?
     
    Melagius, Mar 17, 2012
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  30. PaKii94

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    how is 7750m/7770m going to compare with gt 640m/650m
     
    PaKii94, Mar 17, 2012
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  31. Ichinenjuu

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    There are videos and pictures of the new Pavilions already available but nothing for the Envy as far as I can see. I hope that doesn't mean they're not intending to update it anytime soon. It may be. The Envy is pretty new, after all, but as far as I know, it's chock full of problems.

    I'd really like to get one of the new Envys...

    I'd like to see:

    Blu-ray drive, dual-band wireless, more i5 options, and put real buttons on the damn trackpad.
     
    Ichinenjuu, Mar 17, 2012
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  32. Drac

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    I think in terms of both performance and wattage it will be close. I expect the pair of Radeons to be slightly faster, (i.e. the 7750m in between the 640m and 650m).
     
    Drac, Mar 17, 2012
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  33. devsk

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    Can you point me to the videos of new pavilions?
     
    devsk, Mar 17, 2012
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    Ichinenjuu, Mar 17, 2012
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  35. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    If HP wants to have a flaw-free screen, they could easily source for a new panel to drop in for the new model.
     
    yknyong1, Mar 18, 2012
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    If an Nvidia gt 640m can fit in an ultrabook I'd love to see a 660m in the Envy 15. If they can do that and put a thunderbolt port (thinking eGPU) in the refresh I'd have a hard time not pulling the trigger.

    Hell if they brought back the Envy 13 with 35w processors, HD4000 graphics, and Thunderbolt I'd be in heaven.
     
    pjd2011, Mar 18, 2012
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  37. zirdaj

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    OH YES. And i want the same design. My envy 13 built was amazing. Battery life sucks though (4-cell battery) and no backlit keyboard. Radiance screen is amazing.
     
    zirdaj, Mar 19, 2012
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  38. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    Same design is actually out of question already since HP now uses their "MUSE" design philosophy.
     
    yknyong1, Mar 19, 2012
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  39. zirdaj

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    It doesn't hurt to dream :p
     
    zirdaj, Mar 19, 2012
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  40. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    (tune plays) I have a dream.... :p
     
    yknyong1, Mar 19, 2012
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  41. PaKii94

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    do u guys think the regular envy 14 will be back on sale after the refresH? I would rather have 14 in vs 15 in college but the spectre is outta my price range and doesnt have the performance i need =\
     
    PaKii94, Mar 19, 2012
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  42. wetwillycf

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    The Envy 14 as you know it is no more. It's been replaced by the Spectre and 15 jointly.

    The 15 weighs only slightly more, and I honestly think it's more comfortable in that the weight is more balanced. I use mine for college.
     
    wetwillycf, Mar 19, 2012
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  43. PaKii94

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    hmm okay thanks for the reply
     
    PaKii94, Mar 19, 2012
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  44. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    You're the luckiest one... like me :p ;)
     
    yknyong1, Mar 20, 2012
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    ... long time lurker, first time poster.

    Just as many of you are, I'm impatiently waiting for the new Ivy Bridge Envies to drop. I'm leaning towards the 17 at this point. Particularly if they throw in the 7800M as speculated by some. Just wanted to point out that the document yknyong1 referenced on the original post is a service guide for the current generation of Envy 15. Yet they are listing both a current gen system board HM65/7750M plus the 'next gen' system board, HM76/7750M -- however looking at the current version of the Envy 17 service guide ( http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03178060.pdf) they only list the current board HM67/6770M. Why the inconsistent documentation from HP? Could it be the 17s will not be getting IB until 4XXX series?
     
    arod20832, Mar 21, 2012
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  46. PaKii94

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    gtx 660m level performance possible? do u think they will fix the screen? how much will battery life increase with the more efficient 28nm cards and ivy bridge?
    just cannot wait. again they better release it b4 i go off to college :p
     
    PaKii94, Mar 21, 2012
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  47. TheAtreidesHawk

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    So what's the latest on the Ivy Bridge Envy? Given all the new information leaking out about the Pavilion line are there new details about the IB Envy line?
     
    TheAtreidesHawk, Mar 22, 2012
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  48. Kamzu

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    Maybe they're taking their time with the Envy series because the pavilion line probably sells better.

    Should be soon though!
     
    Kamzu, Mar 22, 2012
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  49. yknyong1

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    I forecast a June 2013 release...
     
    yknyong1, Mar 22, 2012
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  50. TheAtreidesHawk

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    I was wondering more about the design/hardware aspects rather than release date. I'm already assuming it will be at least 3-4 months.

    Just gonna be hard with all the activity and excitement going on with the new Pavilion lineup...which looks amazing as well. Hopefully the new Envys will match or even exceed it.
     
    TheAtreidesHawk, Mar 22, 2012
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