HP Envy 14
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 14 (Envy 14 Series)Processor: Intel Core i3 370M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Display: 14.5 inch, 16:9, 1600x900 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 700 euro
Average of 17 scores (from 21 reviews)
Reviews for the HP Envy 14
Source: PC Advisor
The HP Envy 14 is Hewlett Packard's rendering of a MacBook Pro, now available in 14.5in widescreen size, and with useful improvements beyond the HP Envy 13
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/23/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80%
Source: Techradar
HP employs the help of Dr Dre for this special edition.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/04/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Hexus
It's easy to fall in love with the HP Envy 14. The notebook is visually stunning, and its high-end guise is matched by a powerful internal combination of Intel's Core i5 processor and AMD's Radeon HD graphics. Usability is excellent thanks to a bright, clear display and one of the best notebook keyboards on the market, and HP has ironed out many of the issues surrounding earlier Envy models.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Wired Magazine
Sometimes, a little identity crisis is a wonderful thing. Since acquiring Voodoo in 2006, HP has been quietly injecting the specialty gaming PC maker’s high-dollar DNA into its own mass-market machines. It’s taken some time, but the fruits of that marriage are finally ripe: an inexpensive yet fast, feature-rich, and exquisitely designed computer. HP dropped serious hardware into this box, with a 2.4-GHz Intel Core i5 processor and smoking ATI Radeon 5650 graphics card, backed up by enough RAM and hard drive space to rip a pile of movies on the quick. And all that power is ensconced in decadent luxury. The spacious island-style keyboard offers full-size arrow keys typically unheard of on laptops. The slot-loading DVD drive is smooth and responsive, battery life is great, and three USB ports keep your gear connected. Even better is the gloriously high-resolution LED-backlit display that loads up on enough pixels (1600 x 900) in its 14.5 inches to give games, movies, and photos an immersive level of realism. Finally, it’s simply beautiful to behold, with a richly textured and patterned aluminum case that looks like a custom etching. The result is a sophisticated and sleek machine that makes Envy an affordable luxury.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Wired Magazine
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/01/2010
Source: Laptop Mag
HP certainly got more right in the second-generation Envy 14 than it did with the 13 and 15-inch releases from last year. The $1,149 Beats Edition also shows improvement, not just in performance, but in value. For more than $300 less than the 15-inch MacBook Pro, you're getting a machine with a comparable display, better graphics, superior audio, and (some might argue) a better look. If you're willing to put up with relatively short battery life, this special edition is definitely worth the investment.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/26/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Small Business Computing
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Channel Web
There's plenty to like about the Envy 14, not least the impressive specs and its eye-catching design. However, battery life is disappointing, as is the badly designed trackpad. Similarly, although the powerful 3D graphics card is impressive, it also adds a fair amount to the price tag and will be of limited use to most business users. That said, if portability isn't a concern and decent 3D performance is required, the Envy 14 is well worth considering.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/14/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computing
There's plenty to like about the Envy 14, not least the impressive specs and its eye-catching design. However, battery life is disappointing, as is the badly designed trackpad. Similarly, although the powerful 3D graphics card is impressive, it also adds a fair amount to the price tag and will be of limited use to most business users. That said, if portability isn't a concern and decent 3D performance is required, the Envy 14 is well worth considering.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/14/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: V3.co.uk
There's plenty to like about the Envy 14, not least the impressive specs and its eye-catching design. However, battery life is disappointing, as is the badly designed trackpad. Similarly, although the powerful 3D graphics card is impressive, it also adds a fair amount to the price tag and will be of limited use to most business users. That said, if portability isn't a concern and decent 3D performance is required, the Envy 14 is well worth considering.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/14/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Notebookreview.com
The HP ENVY 14 is a powerful 14.5-inch gaming notebook powered by an ATI Radeon HD 5650 graphics card and Intel Core i5 processor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 90%
Source: Techspot
The HP Envy 14 ($1,389.99, as tested) is a competent multimedia notebook that is small and durable enough to toss in your bag and stand up against the elements. The 14.5" HD+ HP Radiance LED display is overpriced in my opinion but the switchable ATI 5650, Beats Audio and backlit island-style keyboard are all quality features. Subtract the $300 Radiance display and the Envy 14 is a much better value in my book.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/06/2010
Rating: price: 40% display: 40%
Source: PC World
The design of the Envy 14 seems clearly inspired by the MacBook Pro, which is a good thing. This is a powerful, attractive laptop at a reasonable price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/16/2010
Rating: performance: 88% features: 86%
Source: CNet
HP's high-end Envy line of laptops is one of the few bright spots for laptop design in an industry currently filled with midprice plastic boxes. With a solidly built (but slightly too heavy) aluminum and magnesium chassis and a capable collection of components, we liked the original 13- and 15-inch versions of the Envy, but they were priced out of reach for most.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% features: 80% mobility: 80%
Source: PC Mag
The HP Envy 14 is the most tricked out laptop money can buy. It can scale all the way up to a quad core processor and throws in ton of features.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Engadget
Turns out, our fifth grade teacher was right: with careful revision and a bit more attention to details a once mediocre product can be turned into one of the best around. The Envy 14's superior build, head-turning design, great audio, beautiful display, and powerful organs makes it well worth $999 – and even $1,290 for our review unit's configuration.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/03/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
HP erred when it came out with 13- and 15-inch Envys that directly competed with Apple's MacBook Pros of the same size. However, by splitting the difference--not just in size, but price, too--the Envy 14 is a compelling Windows 7 notebook. For $500 less than the 15-inch MacBook Pro, you're getting a machine with a comparable display, better graphics, and superior audio. Needless to say, we're happy that the touchpad issues have been resolved. We just wish this notebook lasted longer on a charge without requiring a slice battery.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Slashgear
Where Apple can afford a relatively leisurely upgrade cycle, HP is forced to compete in a far faster moving ecosystem; buyers of PC laptops are spoilt for choice, complete with some bargain-basement pricing on offer too. The ENVY 14 could be seen as HP’s attempt to push through into a premium segment that would allow them a little more breathing room, though they’ve not short-changed the buyer in the process. Apple’s extra budget goes on the nicer elements of garnish – the HP’s power adapter lacks the finesse and magnetic connector of the MacBook Pro’s, and the ENVY 14?s ports protrude from the angled edges of the chassis rather than feeling punched through a unibody – but we imagine many buyers would prefer to have the cash in the bank. It’s a balancing act, and HP has done well with it; Blu-ray is the glaring omission, but generally the HP ENVY 14 offers a strong mixture of performance, style and quality.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/02/2010
Rating: performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Computer Shopper
When we reviewed HP’s first-generation Envy 15 last year, we were impressed with its chic, quality construction and excellent performance but disappointed with its lack of an internal optical drive and its poor battery life. The HP Envy 14 delivers top-notch performance, styling that could make a MacBook Pro fan jealous, excellent multimedia, and an awesome keyboard—all at a reasonable price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 94%
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Go - 10/10
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 10/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: Komputer for alle
DA→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%
Comment
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650: Middle class DirectX 11 capable graphics card with a power consumption of about 15-20 Watt. Supports Eyevision (up to 6 monitors)
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
370M: The Core i3-370M is a fast clocked Core i3. The TurboBoost, AES, VTd, and Trusted Execution functions are deactivated in the i3-series. Therefore, it always clocks with max. 2.4 GHz (of course Speedstep is included). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.5": » To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
2.4 kg: This notebook is lighter than the average of all notebooks. It is too heavy for sub-notebooks. 14 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.
HP: The Hewlett-Packard Company, founded 1935, commonly referred to as HP, is a technology corporation headquartered in California, United States. HP specializes in developing and manufacturing computing, storage, and networking hardware, software and services. Major product lines include personal computing devices, enterprise servers, related storage devices, as well as a diverse range of printers and other imaging products. Other product lines, including electronic test equipment and systems, medical electronic equipment, solid state components and instrumentation for chemical analysis. HP posted US $91.7 billion in annual revenue in 2006, making it the world's largest technology vendor in terms of sales. In 2007 the revenue was $104 billion, making HP the first IT company in history to report revenues exceeding $100 billion. Market share regarding sales of personal computers in 2007 (market research IDC): HP 18.9 %, Dell 16.4 %, Acer 9.9 %, Lenovo 7.5 %, Apple 5.7 %
81.94%: This rating is to be considered as average, because the amount of notebooks with better ratings is about equal like the amount with worse ratings.
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