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    So what are you buying instead of Envy w/ radiance?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by altecxp, Feb 1, 2011.

  1. altecxp

    altecxp Notebook Consultant

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    Those of you that wanted an Envy14 with the Radiance and don't like the BV display, what are you buying instead?

    My fallback is a MacBook Pro 15, I'd actually prefer a T410s, but the display is terrible quality.
     
    altecxp, Feb 1, 2011
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  2. neothe0ne

    neothe0ne Notebook Consultant

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    Without having owned one, I would instantly recommend anyone who wanted an Envy 14 w/ Radiance to look at the Dell XPS 15 instead.

    I kind of want an XPS 15 instead of my 2nd-week Envy 14 w/ Radiance...
     
    neothe0ne, Feb 1, 2011
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  3. exi

    exi Notebook Evangelist

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    I really feel like the MBP is the closest competitor.

    Also interested in replies.
     
    exi, Feb 1, 2011
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    lammah Notebook Evangelist

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    lots of people like the sony vaio Z. It's priced higher than the envy but lower than the macs
     
    lammah, Feb 1, 2011
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  5. exi

    exi Notebook Evangelist

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    It starts at $1900. I'd say that's higher than an "entry" level 15" MBP -- and about on par thereafter.
     
    exi, Feb 2, 2011
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    skor99 Notebook Enthusiast

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    An Envy with BV with $700 discount and 256GB SSD for $900. I bought the Radiance from the HP Parts store and swap it out with BV then sell the BV on ebay.
     
    skor99, Feb 2, 2011
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    Sekulic Notebook Enthusiast

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    I still got an Envy 14 with Radiance off of eBay, since after doing my homework it was the exact laptop I wanted without making any compromises. The Dell XPS 14 was my second choice, and I would have purchased a 1600x900 display and swapped it out. It has been getting good reviews, especially the audio. MBP is too expensive. I also considered a Sony Z refurb/clearance from the Sony Outlet. Not sure if the 20% off coupon works still, but there were some Z's you could get for $1300 after coupon and with 128gb SSD (64gb RAID'ed) and 1600x900 screens. Great little laptop, I tried one out at a Sony store and was impressed.
     
    Sekulic, Feb 2, 2011
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