Was your HP Envy 14 with Radiance display order cancelled? Post here!

Don't know but I've been refreshing and the site non stop for the last week lol.

 

Hahahahahaha I think most of us have been doing the same thing!

 

Thanks now I don't have to keep checking both my email and my order status lol

 

lol i been silently living on these forums for the last two weeks

 

what's up with all these manufacturer's releasing laptops with amazing screens and then pulling the screens later (i.e. xps 15, envy 14)? im beginning to think they do it because they want initial reviews of the laptop to be good

 

I've always wanted a mac, but I could never justify the price. Now that I have a laptop that may be worth $1600+ while I only payed $990...I am tempted. I'm a sucker for good build quality...that's why I bought the envy!

I am familiar with OS X. I use Macs at work on occasion. I am a software engineer/web developer.

There are several rumors that I have read. Some say they are getting rid of the optical drive since they are releasing the mac software store or whatever its called. This would make it even thinner and lighter (both a plus for me). It would confuse me how they would differentiate it from the macbook air if they did this though. Some others say that they will come standard with solid state drives (although I doubt this is true). I would assume they will at least have the SB processors. And you know they are going to have a beautiful screen as they always do. No idea how it would compare to the radiance...

I still haven't decided which route to go yet...

 

Hello Everybody.

My HP Envy w/ Radiance screen is for sale. Specs include i5-560M, 6GB Ram, and 640GB Hard-drive. It will be shipped on Feb 1st. Let me know of any offers or questions. Thanks. [email protected]

-Drew

 

yup, same here hoping for early shipment

 

The warranty stays with the machine, not the buyer. The serial number reveals the warranty status.

 

I think you guys are getting carried away at how much this laptop is worth...

Occasionally it does sell at around $1500, but it's not going to fly off the shelf. I think the going rate is more like around $1400. Now subtract about 10% of ebay fees, you're at probably around $1250-1300. Can you get a comparable Macbook Pro at that price? No.

 

In answer to your first question, the radiance screen fully lives up to the hype. Even though it is a TN design, it has more than sufficient viewing angles for a notebook. Only a tablet needs wider angles such as an IPS/AFFS+ delivers. It ranks as one of the top 5 or 6 laptop LCDs I have ever seen at this size ( 17-18" 1080p screens have all the 13-15s beat) and it turns this from a nice effort to a classic, premium notebook computer.

Unless you are doing advanced CAD or are a maximum gamer - and if you are, the i5-580/5650 would never have been appealing, these components will be as much as 95% of all users need for 2-3 years or more. Ironically, it's the physical aspects and low-tech of notebook computers that keep lagging behind - from screens to keyboards (and their lighting), trackpads, power efficiency, audio quality, connectivity, and overall build quality that, one can only hope, will make today's computers obsolete going forward - a big assumption, that mfrs will "get it," and will know why MBP's share keeps rising. And the Envy is near the top of the class in all of these except power efficiency, so it should not become obsoleted so quickly. But please, the cpu/gpu are already overkill by a wide margin. And Sandy Bridge will only make the cpu more ridiculously overpowered and will do nothing for graphics processing in a machine like this with a discrete gpu, other than improve battery life by needing to run the gpu less frequently. Why do you think Apple sells so many MBP 13s with 2008-09 technology? It hits it out of the park on all the other critical attributes. If the new cpus and gpus coming out would add $200 to the cost of the refreshed models, I'd rather they stick with "old tech" i5-580/5650 processors and put the money into the qualities that make a computer better.

Sorry, been wanting to say this for a long time.

 

Yup, it makes it very hard for me to want to sell something expensive on ebay with their crazy 10% fee not including their paypal fee as well.

I just got the shipping email! Woot!

 

This guy must be from slickdeals.

Mine shipped, yes!

 

That's why there are all those scams going on since people are trying to take the deal outside of the ebay system because of the high fees


Congrats on shipping email! will be getting my envy today.

 

actualy its only 8% with a maximum of $50 if you list auction style. Paypal will take another $50 so that's about $100 in fees, and then theres the $30 shipping. Basically we have to make at least $1100 before we start making any profit at all

 

Just got done talking to an HP CSR. Mine hasn't shipped, hasn't been canceled, but I was one of those that had a 12 next to my build date. The order status explicitly says it will ship by February 1st, but the CSR says the 12 means my laptop won't be built until February 12th. I know some have had their's shipped that said 12. Goes to show some CSR's are clueless.

 

I always thought it was a typo for 1/2, since everyone who had the 12 had a build date of Feb 1st..which is 1/2

 

Just got my shipping email. I ordered on Jan 16th at around 1pm. Hopefully everyone else is getting their shippin notifications.

To the person selling this for MacBook Pro. I actually sold MacBook Pro to buy this computer. I sold my Macbook Pro for 2100. I was able to buy an iPad and this computer plus keep 400 in pocket. Additionally this computer is more powerful than the latest and greatest Apple has to offer in the 15" range. Honestly after the release of Windows 7 I can no longer justify spending double on a Macbook. I have used macs for the last 8 years because of their quality OS, but as of late Windows 7 has really closed the gap in this department. In the quality department the Envy has to be the closest anyone has come.

Overall, if you have the money to spend go ahead, but don't kid yourself and think the extra cost was worth it. You paid at least 500 extra for the Apple brand. I know, I used to work sales for Apple.

 

Guys, I received my shipping confirmation this morning at 430am est. Ordered 1/16 around 1pm pst. My build date was showing as 12, I guess as people said this meant 2/1. However, it has shipped! hopefully no DOA.


It is currently set to arrive by 2/3 at 430pm est latest. Right now the status shows it as "shipment exception" with the comment "Package received after FedEx cutoff" which means it will probably start moving in a bit

 

So estimated delivery date of Feb 3rd.. damn Ill be in school all day til 7. Im wondering if I should do the pre sign or let them deliver on Friday.. hmm

 

Ordered at 6 AM PST on the 16th and still nothing.

Did yours have the "12" estimated build date?

 

Ordered mine 1/17 and got the shipping email this morning. I don't know if it means anything about why mine went through or not but I did not use the $500 coupon code initially. I instead called HP Support and asked them to apply it. Of course now the real test will be to check if this thing actually has the radiance screen when it gets here on Friday.

HP Envy 14
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-580M Dual Core Processor (2.66GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.33GHz
• 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 switchable graphics [HDMI] - For Dual Core Processors
• 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
• 500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
• No Additional Office Software
• 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 6.0 hours of battery life +++
• 14.5" diagonal HD+ HP Radiance Infinity LED Display (1600x900)
• SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support

 

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Same with me, I ordered late evening on 1/17 and did not use the coupon, I chatted with a rep who promised me $500 credit when my order ships. I have the same config except with 4GB 1 DIMM. Mine hasn't shipped yet, still in production.

 

I ordered on the 17th just got my shipping confirmation it will be here on the 4th. Just hope everything is fine with the computer when I receive it!

 

I ordered at 6PM on the 17th and mine was cancelled. So I guess it was just a random selection. Oh well,what ya gonna do, lol.

 

this is retarded.. ordered mines on the 15th at 10pm still not shipped.. yet people who ordered on the 16th and 17th are getting theres already.

 

I think we'll all be glad we aren't dealing with Sandy Bridge:
Intel finds Sandy Bridge chipset design flaw, shipments stopped and recalls beginning -- Engadget

 

Ordered Jan 16, 10pm est. Estimated delivery date: Friday, Feb. 4.

HP Envy 14
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-580M Dual Core Processor (2.66GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.33GHz
• 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 switchable graphics [HDMI] - For Dual Core Processors
• 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
• 500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
• No Additional Office Software
• 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 6.0 hours of battery life +++
• 14.5" diagonal HD+ HP Radiance Infinity LED Display (1600x900)
• SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support

 

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Ship date?? Or delivery date?

 

Whoops. I meant delivery date. Edited in original post.

 

Mine is "out for delivery" , I hope it'll be free of major problems ...

 

Just got an EMAIL from HP, saying my order is ready to ship and will be arriving soon!! Ordered on jan 17 around 6pm Pacific time, payed with CC. Can't wait to get this!!!!

HP Envy 14
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-580M Dual Core Processor (2.66GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.33GHz
• 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 switchable graphics [HDMI] - For Dual Core Processors
• 4GB DDR3 System Memory (1 Dimm)
• 500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
• No Additional Office Software
• Two 8 Cell Lithium Ion Batteries (standard)
• 14.5" diagonal HD+ HP Radiance Infinity LED Display (1600x900)
• SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
• HP TrueVision HD Webcam and Dual Digital Integrated Microphones [For Radiance Display]
• Intel Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth
• Backlit Keyboard
• Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) Elements 8 & Adobe Premiere(R) Elements 8
• HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

 

lammah we are awaiting news of your "delivery!" Do you know if its a boy or a girl? (Just me being silly).

KJ

 

mine still "in production" and estimated build date is tomorrow

 

Eagerly tracking mine. I guess they sent it out too late so it got pushed back to friday

 

Mine is out for delivery! I'll give a status update on the laptop once I play around with it a bit. I'm doubting there will be any issues though. Can't wait!

 

PatzCU, lol, for some odd reason I'm all excited for you to get the Envy into your hands! Can't wait to hear how you like it.


KJ

 

Received my BV replacement for my cancelled Radiance order today even though my build date was Feb 14. My story is a bit more involved than most people who simply ordered a Radiance and had it cancelled, but here's what I ended up getting for a total price, excluding taxes, of US$949:

Cancelled order:Radiance/i5-460M/8GB RAM/640GB HDD

Received: BV/i5-460m/4GB RAM 1 DIMM/256GB SSD/extra 8 cell battery/extra power adapter

On the one hand, I think I ended up with an incredible deal, for which I am grateful. On the other hand, if someone had offered me this deal when my saga began on Dec 17, with the conditions that (i) while I would be promised my unit within 3-5 days, my order would be repeatedly delayed for a total of 1.5 months, (ii) I would have my hopes of getting a Radiance display raised and then dashed, and (iii) I would have to spend at least 15 hours on the phone with HP agents, only half of whom would speak intelligible English, getting inconsistent and/or incomplete information, live chat for 3-4 hours with HP agents, and send dozens of emails without a single response, I would have said forget it. The SSD is great, but it wasn't vital to me when I started this ordeal, and neither were the extra adapter or extra battery. What was vital to me was getting a laptop within a week and not wasting my time, and instead it took 1.5 months and 20+ hours of my time that I'll never get back.

 

Here is my story. Initially, I was not fully convinced to spend about $1000 for a laptop, even though, I knew that an Envy 14 is worth the money, due to its build quality, screen quality, GPU, backlit keyboard, design and look. However, I placed the order on 01/15. I thought that I will have time to cancel the order, if needed, before they actually build the system. I started spending considerable time going through reviews of Envy 14, 15 and 17.

Order 1: 01/15/2011, about 05.00 PST
Intel i7-720QM, 4 GB RAM, 14.5" Radiance Infinity LED Display (1600x900), Backlit keyboard, One 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard): $975.19

Based on reviews and user experiences, it appeared that i7 system's battery can last for about 2 hours only. I preferred to have atleast 4 hours battery life. Hence, I decided to order an i5 system with an extra 8 cell battery to bring the cost to $1399, in order to use the coupon. I placed order # 2. However, I mis-typed the 3 digit code and the order did not go through and got an error. I then entered the code properly and completed the order.

Order 2: 01/16/2011, about 03:00 PST (Order declined; please call) - Typo in entering the 3 digit code
Intel i5-580M, 4 GB RAM, 14.5" Radiance Infinity LED Display (1600x900), Backlit keyboard, Two 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard):$1,001.69

Order 3: 01/16/2011, about 03:00 PST
Intel i5-580M, 4 GB RAM, 14.5" Radiance Infinity LED Display (1600x900), Backlit keyboard, Two 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard):$1,001.69

At this stage, I had two valid orders (one i5 and one i7) and I was trying to decide between these two processors. Initially, I thought that if I am spending about $1000, I better go for an i7 system. To compensate for the lower battery life, I bought an extra 8 cell battery. Hence, I placed an order with i7 system with an extra battery.

Order 4: 01/16/2011, about 04:00 PST (Order declined; please call) - Credit limit problem
Intel i7-720QM, 4 GB RAM, 14.5" Radiance Infinity LED Display (1600x900), Backlit keyboard, Two 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard): $1,054.69

Based on the reviews, it appeared that i7 on a Envy may also have heat problem, in addition to the shorter battery life. Hence, I ordered a system with i5-580M processor.

Order 5: 01/17/2011, about 03:30 PST (Order in production - Estimated to ship on February 2, 2011)
Intel i5-580M, 4 GB RAM, 14.5" Radiance Infinity LED Display (1600x900), Backlit keyboard, Two 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard):$1,001.69

I called HP on 01/17 and cancelled previous orders (# 1 and # 3). I just kept order # 5.

While, I was trying to justify myself that the Envy will be a good buy, I came across the cancellation emails in forums (01/20-01/21). I did not get any cancellation email. I called HP and they confirmed that my order is still good. The representative said some orders were cancelled. I should consider myself quite lucky here.

Today, I received shipment notice for the only order that I currently have (order # 5, placed on 01/17/2011, about 03:00 PST) and is scheduled to be delivered from China on Feb 4.

 

mine was out for delivery and got delivered at 9am. Sadly I was out of the house and i didn't get back back until 11am. Now the waiting game begins.

If they deliver the same time tomorrow, I won't be able to pick it up. Do i just leave the Signature Paper at my door. I kinda don't want to leave 15000$ lying on my front steps so maybe it would be safer to pick it up.(its 40min away)

 

Where do you live? I just might drive by and pick it up for a little fun! LMFAO, j/k Uhm, but $15,000 Envy 14? Wow that must be some build, hahha, I know, typo.

Yeah, you should call FEDEX and see if they will let you pick it up today. Good luck.

KJ

 

HP forces FedEx to do direct signature. That means, you or someone must be at home to pick it up. They won't even drop it in your door step even if you have a signature waiver taped at the door. If you are going to miss their timetable again (most FedEx drivers are pretty accurate in their re-delivery attempts in terms of time), then just let them take it back to the depot and you sign it/pick up from there.

 

maxed thing out lol jk
it was 1499$ without the 500$ coupon ,my bad

 

Been haunting this thread for a while now - thanks for all the info you guys are putting out here on this thread and others.

Was planning on doing something similar - please let us know how it goes for you!

 

I printed out the signature waiver, taped to my door, and they left it and took the waiver. No one else signed for it or was even home. HP's email even says to do this if you aren't home.

 

Good advice. Although if it gets stolen once left by the door, then you're out of luck......

KJ

 

is the box labelled like HP all around it? Like is it easily distinguisable as a computer or something of high value? Is there anyway you can just get it sent to the depot without attempting the delivery?

 

Should I take this deal? They are telling me I can have my original order with $200 off because the screen is gone. I think its the right thing to do but I also no longer have the slim battery option now. So they is are offering to let me swap in around $200 for the battery.

Here is my original order with radiance and slim battery. $999.34 after taxes and free shipping



Here is what they are saying they can do for me now. This order comes out to $804.99 after taxes and shipping. my refund will be given when it ships out.

 

Since I am never home during work hours , I get non-USPS stuff delivered at work.

Yes, it's possible. After the 1st delivery has failed, you have to call Fedex with your door tag number and they will hold it at your local FedEx center.
(the website doesnt always allow you to do it, but calling always works)

 

so if i take the door tag number could i possibly redirect it to somewhere else? or is that just stretching it