HP Envy 17 Series
Processor: Intel Core i5 580M, Intel Core i7 2630QM, Intel Core i7 2670QM, Intel Core i7 3610QM, Intel Core i7 3820QM, Intel Core i7 720QMGraphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 6770M, AMD Radeon HD 6850M, AMD Radeon HD 7690M, AMD Radeon HD 7690M XT, AMD Radeon HD 7850M, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Display: 17,3 inch, 17.3 inch
Weight: 3.3kg, 3.34kg, 3.4kg, 3.41kg, 3.5kg, 4.6kg
Price: 1093, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1699, 1800, 1900, 2000 euro
Average Score:
Average of 40 scores (from 52 reviews)
Average of 40 scores (from 52 reviews)
mobility: 60%, workmanship: 92%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: 69%
HP Envy 17
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17Processor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1600x900 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: HP homepage
Average Score:
Average of 6 scores (from 9 reviews)
HP Envy 17 review
Source: Engadget
Nope, HP's Envy 17 still isn't the perfect desktop replacement -- the touchpad is still a bit finicky and it can get a bit warm during graphics intensive activities -- but like the Envy 14, it comes pretty darn close to it. If you can live with those shortcomings, and our guess is that you can by picking up an external mouse, the 17.3-inch rig is bound to keep you procrastinating -- whether with games, glorious sounding tunes or stunning HD movies -- for a very long time. Obviously, we speak from experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Engadget
Nope, HP's Envy 17 still isn't the perfect desktop replacement -- the touchpad is still a bit finicky and it can get a bit warm during graphics intensive activities -- but like the Envy 14, it comes pretty darn close to it. If you can live with those shortcomings, and our guess is that you can by picking up an external mouse, the 17.3-inch rig is bound to keep you procrastinating -- whether with games, glorious sounding tunes or stunning HD movies -- for a very long time. Obviously, we speak from experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
HP Envy 17
Source: Computer Shopper
Desktop replacements usually come big, bigger, and biggest, with power and performance being their driving factors. The best under-$2,000 entertainment desktop replacement to date, the Envy 17 comes packed with extras that should drive the price up—but somehow don’t. Its performance and portability were also big surprises.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 93%
Source: Computer Shopper
Desktop replacements usually come big, bigger, and biggest, with power and performance being their driving factors. The best under-$2,000 entertainment desktop replacement to date, the Envy 17 comes packed with extras that should drive the price up—but somehow don’t. Its performance and portability were also big surprises.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 93%
HP Envy 17
Source: CNet
In an era where truly upscale laptops seem like an endangered species, it's always nice to run across a well-built system with few compromises, such as the HP Envy 17. We've always liked the Envy line in general, and the two most-recent models, the 14-inch Envy 14 and this 17-inch Envy 17, manage to surpass last year's original 13- and 15-inch versions by coming in at much more reasonable prices. Though it's still in the upper ranges of current laptop prices, HP's upscale-feeling Envy 17 offers great hardware at a decent price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% features: 90% mobility: 60%
Source: CNet
In an era where truly upscale laptops seem like an endangered species, it's always nice to run across a well-built system with few compromises, such as the HP Envy 17. We've always liked the Envy line in general, and the two most-recent models, the 14-inch Envy 14 and this 17-inch Envy 17, manage to surpass last year's original 13- and 15-inch versions by coming in at much more reasonable prices. Though it's still in the upper ranges of current laptop prices, HP's upscale-feeling Envy 17 offers great hardware at a decent price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% features: 90% mobility: 60%
HP Envy 17
Source: Laptop Mag
While $1,599 isn't exactly a budget price for a notebook these days, it's a steal when you consider everything the HP Envy 17 offers. You get a stunning but understated design, bright full HD display, fast performance, and strong graphics. Only the short battery life and Blu-ray playback issue we encountered keep this system from being an Editors' Choice pick. While Apple's (much more expensive) 17-inch MacBook Pro caters to a similar audience, you'll be hard-pressed to find another big-screen laptop that offers this much speed and style for the money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
While $1,599 isn't exactly a budget price for a notebook these days, it's a steal when you consider everything the HP Envy 17 offers. You get a stunning but understated design, bright full HD display, fast performance, and strong graphics. Only the short battery life and Blu-ray playback issue we encountered keep this system from being an Editors' Choice pick. While Apple's (much more expensive) 17-inch MacBook Pro caters to a similar audience, you'll be hard-pressed to find another big-screen laptop that offers this much speed and style for the money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP Envy 17 review
Source: PC Advisor
Overall, the HP Envy 17 looks to be an elegant, relatively compact laptop (as desktop replacement systems go) for digital photographers, music buffs, video enthusiasts, and gamers. HP's Envy 17 is a robust, media-centric desktop replacement that's svelte enough to lug around if you need a large screen on the go. Just make sure you keep it cool!
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC Advisor
Overall, the HP Envy 17 looks to be an elegant, relatively compact laptop (as desktop replacement systems go) for digital photographers, music buffs, video enthusiasts, and gamers. HP's Envy 17 is a robust, media-centric desktop replacement that's svelte enough to lug around if you need a large screen on the go. Just make sure you keep it cool!
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%
HP Envy 17
Source: Techreview Source
The HP Envy 17 laptop has been designed to be sturdy thanks to its laser-etched aluminum body and looks extremely sleek and stylish. It does weight 7.51 pounds, which is quite heavy, so consider this a desktop replacement unit and not something you'd want to be carrying around. It measures 16.4 x 10.8 x 1.5-inches (wdh), so again, it's quite large.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techreview Source
The HP Envy 17 laptop has been designed to be sturdy thanks to its laser-etched aluminum body and looks extremely sleek and stylish. It does weight 7.51 pounds, which is quite heavy, so consider this a desktop replacement unit and not something you'd want to be carrying around. It measures 16.4 x 10.8 x 1.5-inches (wdh), so again, it's quite large.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP Envy 17
Source: PC World
HP's Envy 17 is a robust, media-centric desktop replacement that's svelte enough to lug around if you need a large screen on the go.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/16/2010
Rating: performance: 86% features: 92%
Source: PC World
HP's Envy 17 is a robust, media-centric desktop replacement that's svelte enough to lug around if you need a large screen on the go.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/16/2010
Rating: performance: 86% features: 92%
HP Envy 17, the largest Envy is an all-round powerhouse
Source: PC Authority
All up, the Envy 17 has a lot to like, and while we still have a couple of reservations, the performance goes a long way to silencing our criticisms. At $2699, it doesn't take too much of a bite out of your wallet, either.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2010
Rating: price: 83% performance: 83% features: 100%
Source: PC Authority
All up, the Envy 17 has a lot to like, and while we still have a couple of reservations, the performance goes a long way to silencing our criticisms. At $2699, it doesn't take too much of a bite out of your wallet, either.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2010
Rating: price: 83% performance: 83% features: 100%
HP Envy 17-1050ea
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-1050eaProcessor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.4kg
Links: HP homepage
Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)
HP Envy 17 Review
Source: Maximum PC
The Envy 17 also features an especially nice screen, which is bright, produces vivid colors, and has good off-axis visibility. It’s a nice complement to the notebook’s Blu-ray reader. But don’t count on watching even standard-def DVDs on the notebook’s battery. We only got 58 minutes of runtime in our battery-life test using the Power Saver mode. It should also be noted that in both games and movie playback, the notebook gets pretty hot. But even with its few shortcomings, there’s an awful lot to like about the Envy 17. It’s good-looking, well built, and capable of performing the gamut of desktop functions to varying degrees of satisfaction, while remaining reasonably portable.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/18/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Maximum PC
The Envy 17 also features an especially nice screen, which is bright, produces vivid colors, and has good off-axis visibility. It’s a nice complement to the notebook’s Blu-ray reader. But don’t count on watching even standard-def DVDs on the notebook’s battery. We only got 58 minutes of runtime in our battery-life test using the Power Saver mode. It should also be noted that in both games and movie playback, the notebook gets pretty hot. But even with its few shortcomings, there’s an awful lot to like about the Envy 17. It’s good-looking, well built, and capable of performing the gamut of desktop functions to varying degrees of satisfaction, while remaining reasonably portable.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/18/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
HP Envy 17: HP's MacBook Pro Killer?
Source: AnandTech
As we mentioned before, HP's Envy line of notebooks are often touted in the comments on our reviews as being alternatives to Apple's MacBook Pro series. In reviewing the Envy 17 at least, we find that's not entirely a fair comparison. Apple's notebooks seem designed more for students and visual arts professionals than for the average user, and the fact that HP equips the Envy with a modestly powerful Mobility Radeon HD 5850 should be evidence enough that they're gunning for another market entirely.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/16/2010
Source: AnandTech
As we mentioned before, HP's Envy line of notebooks are often touted in the comments on our reviews as being alternatives to Apple's MacBook Pro series. In reviewing the Envy 17 at least, we find that's not entirely a fair comparison. Apple's notebooks seem designed more for students and visual arts professionals than for the average user, and the fact that HP equips the Envy with a modestly powerful Mobility Radeon HD 5850 should be evidence enough that they're gunning for another market entirely.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/16/2010
HP Envy 17-1050ea review
Source: CNet
Pull up a chaise lounge and let us pour you a cognac, because today CNET UK is feeling luxurious. We suspect it's something to do with the HP Envy 17-1050ea that's just arrived in our office, a decidedly classy machine that'll set you back around £1,300. HP says this laptop is the pinnacle of computing luxury, and we're inclined to agree. It'll cost you dearly, but the Envy 17 offers great design and performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: CNet
Pull up a chaise lounge and let us pour you a cognac, because today CNET UK is feeling luxurious. We suspect it's something to do with the HP Envy 17-1050ea that's just arrived in our office, a decidedly classy machine that'll set you back around £1,300. HP says this laptop is the pinnacle of computing luxury, and we're inclined to agree. It'll cost you dearly, but the Envy 17 offers great design and performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%
HP Envy 17-3D
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-3DProcessor: Intel Core i5 580M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.4kg
Price: 2000 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 17-3D (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 15 scores (from 20 reviews)
HP Envy 17 3D Notebook
Source: Techcentral.my
With the original price of Rs. 89,990, HP are now offering the Envy 17 for a reduced price of Rs. 69,990 throughout India. This offer started recently and will be applicable for the next couple of months. This is good pricing for a 17.3-inch multimedia notebook that’s capable of playing 3D Blu-rays. If those are your requirements then it’s certainly a good option. Another good alternative is the Dell Vostro 3750 which is better equipped and a lot cheaper but the screen size is smaller. There’s a reason for this drop in price though and I suspect HP is planning on refreshing their line-up very soon with the latest Sandy Bridge processors. Overall, HP’s Envy 17 is hard to beat when it comes to design and build quality. It’s a very good notebook for multimedia and the new pricing makes it very attractive. However, it’s still plagued with many issues. There’s the heating problem, battery life is not up to the mark, gaming performance is quite poor and you’ll be stuck with outdated hardware.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/06/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Techcentral.my
With the original price of Rs. 89,990, HP are now offering the Envy 17 for a reduced price of Rs. 69,990 throughout India. This offer started recently and will be applicable for the next couple of months. This is good pricing for a 17.3-inch multimedia notebook that’s capable of playing 3D Blu-rays. If those are your requirements then it’s certainly a good option. Another good alternative is the Dell Vostro 3750 which is better equipped and a lot cheaper but the screen size is smaller. There’s a reason for this drop in price though and I suspect HP is planning on refreshing their line-up very soon with the latest Sandy Bridge processors. Overall, HP’s Envy 17 is hard to beat when it comes to design and build quality. It’s a very good notebook for multimedia and the new pricing makes it very attractive. However, it’s still plagued with many issues. There’s the heating problem, battery life is not up to the mark, gaming performance is quite poor and you’ll be stuck with outdated hardware.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/06/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
HP Envy 17 3D review
Source: Pocket Lint
The HP Envy 17 3D is a premium machine, with flaws. There are notebooks with slightly better 3D that can't match it for style or build quality. Apart from potential heat issues and a laughable battery life there's little to complain about apart from the price, and there are few alternatives that have this spec at lower cost - and even fewer that are this desirable.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/18/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint
The HP Envy 17 3D is a premium machine, with flaws. There are notebooks with slightly better 3D that can't match it for style or build quality. Apart from potential heat issues and a laughable battery life there's little to complain about apart from the price, and there are few alternatives that have this spec at lower cost - and even fewer that are this desirable.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/18/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP Envy 17 3D
Source: Computer Shopper
Desktop-replacement laptops usually come in one of three sizes: big, bigger, or biggest. Beyond that, power and performance, and more recently 3D capability, have been their differentiating factors. This 3D-capable laptop is identical to the 2D-only Envy 17 we loved, but its finicky 3D makes the price premium tough to swallow. Stick with the non-3D version for now.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 79%
Source: Computer Shopper
Desktop-replacement laptops usually come in one of three sizes: big, bigger, or biggest. Beyond that, power and performance, and more recently 3D capability, have been their differentiating factors. This 3D-capable laptop is identical to the 2D-only Envy 17 we loved, but its finicky 3D makes the price premium tough to swallow. Stick with the non-3D version for now.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 79%
HP Envy 17 3D Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
HP's premium Envy 17 3D oozes class, is stuffed to the brim with features and connectivity, and offers powerful specifications. It includes a stylish metal-clad body, an impressive Full HD, 120Hz screen and accomplished 2.1 speakers, and with its comfortable 3D glasses provides one of the better mobile 3D experiences going. However, you pay a considerable premium for the same basic specifications that others better for less, so it's not the best offer around.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 100% mobility: 40% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Trusted Reviews
HP's premium Envy 17 3D oozes class, is stuffed to the brim with features and connectivity, and offers powerful specifications. It includes a stylish metal-clad body, an impressive Full HD, 120Hz screen and accomplished 2.1 speakers, and with its comfortable 3D glasses provides one of the better mobile 3D experiences going. However, you pay a considerable premium for the same basic specifications that others better for less, so it's not the best offer around.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 100% mobility: 40% ergonomy: 90%
HP - Envy 17 3D review
Source: IT Reviews
If this is your first foray into 3D laptops, then you'll need deep pockets and a strong back. The HP Envy 17 3D is a sleek, powerful heavyweight that brings out the best in 3D movies, but still has a bit of catching up to do on its NVIDIA gaming rival.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/27/2011
Source: IT Reviews
If this is your first foray into 3D laptops, then you'll need deep pockets and a strong back. The HP Envy 17 3D is a sleek, powerful heavyweight that brings out the best in 3D movies, but still has a bit of catching up to do on its NVIDIA gaming rival.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/27/2011
HP Envy 17 3D
Source: Stuff TV
But even with that drawback, the Envy 17 is an outstandingly well built and designed laptop at a reasonable price. Add those 3D features and you’ve got a portable entertainment machine that’s going to be very hard to beat.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/27/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Stuff TV
But even with that drawback, the Envy 17 is an outstandingly well built and designed laptop at a reasonable price. Add those 3D features and you’ve got a portable entertainment machine that’s going to be very hard to beat.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/27/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%
HP Envy 17 3D
Source: CNet
While the feature-packed Envy 17 includes a Blu-ray drive, both HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, and a USB 3.0 port, the addition of 3D hardware and active-shutter glasses isn't as much fun as it could be. HP's upscale-feeling Envy 17 3D offers great hardware at a decent price, but its 3D implementation isn't as good as that of laptops with Nvidia's 3D Vision.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 50%
Source: CNet
While the feature-packed Envy 17 includes a Blu-ray drive, both HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, and a USB 3.0 port, the addition of 3D hardware and active-shutter glasses isn't as much fun as it could be. HP's upscale-feeling Envy 17 3D offers great hardware at a decent price, but its 3D implementation isn't as good as that of laptops with Nvidia's 3D Vision.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 50%
HP`s 3-D Laptop: One More D, 300 More Dollars
Source: Wired Magazine
There’s nothing really wrong with the specs: 17.3-inch, 1920×1080-pixel screen, 640GB hard drive, 6GB of RAM, 1.6GHz Core i7 CPU, and an ATI Radeon HD 5850 graphics card. These aren’t ultra-high-end specs – the usual stomping ground of the Envy line – and it shows on the benchmarks. The Envy 3-D performed about in line with older, smaller machines we’ve tested that cost hundreds of dollars less. Not bad, but hardly memorable.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/26/2011
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Wired Magazine
There’s nothing really wrong with the specs: 17.3-inch, 1920×1080-pixel screen, 640GB hard drive, 6GB of RAM, 1.6GHz Core i7 CPU, and an ATI Radeon HD 5850 graphics card. These aren’t ultra-high-end specs – the usual stomping ground of the Envy line – and it shows on the benchmarks. The Envy 3-D performed about in line with older, smaller machines we’ve tested that cost hundreds of dollars less. Not bad, but hardly memorable.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/26/2011
Rating: Total score: 50%
HP Envy 17 3D
Source: PC World
HP's Envy 17 3D offers robust 3D Blu-ray, but limited 3D gaming. While it's a solid addition to HP's line, problems with 3D gaming and battery life are a concern.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/13/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 66% features: 97% ergonomy: 89%
Source: PC World
HP's Envy 17 3D offers robust 3D Blu-ray, but limited 3D gaming. While it's a solid addition to HP's line, problems with 3D gaming and battery life are a concern.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/13/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 66% features: 97% ergonomy: 89%
HP Envy 17 3D
Source: PC World
HP's Envy 17 3D offers robust 3D Blu-ray, but limited 3D gaming. While it's a solid addition to HP's line, problems with 3D gaming and battery life are a concern.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/13/2011
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% features: 97% ergonomy: 89%
Source: PC World
HP's Envy 17 3D offers robust 3D Blu-ray, but limited 3D gaming. While it's a solid addition to HP's line, problems with 3D gaming and battery life are a concern.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/13/2011
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% features: 97% ergonomy: 89%
HP Envy 17 3D review
Source: Techradar
The Envy 17 is a fantastic 3D-ready media machine with incredible graphics and display. 3D compatibility may not match Nvidia's 3D Vision at present, but we expect the gap to quickly narrow.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
The Envy 17 is a fantastic 3D-ready media machine with incredible graphics and display. 3D compatibility may not match Nvidia's 3D Vision at present, but we expect the gap to quickly narrow.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP ENVY 17 3D Review
Source: Slashgear
The HP ENVY 17 3D is built for entertainment. If you plan on needing a cpu for business only, get a smaller machine, and one without 3D capabilities. If you want to watch spectacular graphics flash before your eyes on a titanic notebook, this is the monster for you. I’m not entirely convinced that the world is ready for 3D games, but it’s sure ready for movies, and when (if ever) the 3D gaming world catches up with reality, this ENVY will be ready. Bottom line is that if you’ve got entertainment in mind and you’d like it in a desktop-replacement notebook package, this is the one for you.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/01/2011
Source: Slashgear
The HP ENVY 17 3D is built for entertainment. If you plan on needing a cpu for business only, get a smaller machine, and one without 3D capabilities. If you want to watch spectacular graphics flash before your eyes on a titanic notebook, this is the monster for you. I’m not entirely convinced that the world is ready for 3D games, but it’s sure ready for movies, and when (if ever) the 3D gaming world catches up with reality, this ENVY will be ready. Bottom line is that if you’ve got entertainment in mind and you’d like it in a desktop-replacement notebook package, this is the one for you.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/01/2011
HP Envy 17 3D
Source: Laptop Mag
The Envy 17 3D is not cheap, but for $1,649 you get a premium design, quad-core power, solid gaming performance, Blu-ray, and a bright 1080p display. The 3D experience isn't as robust or as seamless as laptops powered by Nvidia's 3D Vision technology, but we like that the TriDef 3D software can convert 2D content on the fl, and supports many of the latest games. The only things we're not enamored with is the Envy 17 3D's short battery life and heat issues, which keep it from earning an Editor's Choice. If you're not that keen on 3D, you can pick up the Asus G73Jw-A1, a 17-incher that offers faster performance and better frame rates for about $50 to $100 more. Overall, though, the Envy 17 3D is a good-looking, fast, and fun 3D notebook.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/22/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
The Envy 17 3D is not cheap, but for $1,649 you get a premium design, quad-core power, solid gaming performance, Blu-ray, and a bright 1080p display. The 3D experience isn't as robust or as seamless as laptops powered by Nvidia's 3D Vision technology, but we like that the TriDef 3D software can convert 2D content on the fl, and supports many of the latest games. The only things we're not enamored with is the Envy 17 3D's short battery life and heat issues, which keep it from earning an Editor's Choice. If you're not that keen on 3D, you can pick up the Asus G73Jw-A1, a 17-incher that offers faster performance and better frame rates for about $50 to $100 more. Overall, though, the Envy 17 3D is a good-looking, fast, and fun 3D notebook.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/22/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP Envy 17 3D
Source: PC Magazin
DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Magazin
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Drei Dimensionen zum Mitnehmen
Source: c't - 2/11
Comparison, , Long, Date: 01/01/2011
Rating: performance: 85% display: 90% mobility: 30% emissions: 30%
Source: c't - 2/11
Comparison, , Long, Date: 01/01/2011
Rating: performance: 85% display: 90% mobility: 30% emissions: 30%
HP Envy 17 3D
Source: PC Actual
ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 73%
Source: PC Actual
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 73%
HP Envy 17 3D
Source: PCM
NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/09/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PCM
NL→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/09/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
HP Envy 17 - 3D na plný plyn
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN
big display, good performance, loud fan, high temperatures, eventual instability of the 3D-technology in games
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/10/2011
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→ENbig display, good performance, loud fan, high temperatures, eventual instability of the 3D-technology in games
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/10/2011
세련된 스타일과 최상의 성능을 3D로 즐겨라 - HP 엔비 17 3D (성능편)
Source: Notegear
KO→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Notegear
KO→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
세련된 스타일과 최상의 성능을 3D로 즐겨라 - HP 엔비 17 3D (외형편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/04/2011
Source: Notegear
KO→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/04/2011
HP Envy 17-1117ef
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-1117efProcessor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 4.6kg
Price: 1800 euro
Links: HP homepage
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
HP Envy 17-1117ef
Source: Erenumerique
FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/17/2010
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Erenumerique
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/17/2010
Rating: Total score: 75%
HP Envy 17-1190eg
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-1190egProcessor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 1024 MB
Display: 17,3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.41kg
Price: 1699 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 17-1190eg (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Review HP Envy 17-1190eg Notebook | Notebookcheck
3D Envy. HP brings in a top notch entertainer with the HP Envy 17. Great design and high end materials, as well as workmanship are only a few points on its long list of features. Another highlight is the utilization of a 3D display in the Envy range.
3D Envy. HP brings in a top notch entertainer with the HP Envy 17. Great design and high end materials, as well as workmanship are only a few points on its long list of features. Another highlight is the utilization of a 3D display in the Envy range.
Test HP Envy 17-1190eg Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2011
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 90% display: 82% mobility: 58% workmanship: 96% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 80%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2011
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 90% display: 82% mobility: 58% workmanship: 96% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 80%
HP Envy 17-1195ea
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-1195eaProcessor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.4kg
Price: 1900 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 17-1195ea (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
HP Envy 17 3D Core i7 laptop
Source: Reg Hardware
Let’s compare the HP Envy 17 3D with the nattily named Sony Vaio VPCF21Z1E/BI, both being home-user 3D entertainment portables. Although the Sony Vaio is more powerful and has more comfortable 3D shutter glasses, HP’s Envy has a nicer design – the case is certainly less of a dust trap – and arguably more practical for lugging around the house and beyond, while also being significantly cheaper to buy. As giant laptops go, the Vaio is big and scary but the HP is big and friendly.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Reg Hardware
Let’s compare the HP Envy 17 3D with the nattily named Sony Vaio VPCF21Z1E/BI, both being home-user 3D entertainment portables. Although the Sony Vaio is more powerful and has more comfortable 3D shutter glasses, HP’s Envy has a nicer design – the case is certainly less of a dust trap – and arguably more practical for lugging around the house and beyond, while also being significantly cheaper to buy. As giant laptops go, the Vaio is big and scary but the HP is big and friendly.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 75%
HP Envy 17-1195ea review
Source: CNet
HP must be doing alright out of its high-end Envy laptops, because it keeps on updating them. As long as it keeps on updatin', we'll keep on reviewin'. The latest HP Envy 17, the 17-1195ea, adds some cool new features, including 3D support. This 17.3-inch laptop is a top performer and looks great, but there's no denying that it's eye-wateringly expensive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: CNet
HP must be doing alright out of its high-end Envy laptops, because it keeps on updating them. As long as it keeps on updatin', we'll keep on reviewin'. The latest HP Envy 17, the 17-1195ea, adds some cool new features, including 3D support. This 17.3-inch laptop is a top performer and looks great, but there's no denying that it's eye-wateringly expensive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
HP Envy 17-2070nr
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-2070nrProcessor: Intel Core i7 2630QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 6850M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 17-2070nr (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
HP Envy 17 3D Review
Source: T Break
So what I took away from the HP Envy 17 3D is a wonderful package of high-end components packed inside a beautifully crafted chassis. It may not be as smartly engineered as a MacBook Pro, but neither does it look as boring. The 3D screen is great for movies, although I personally wouldn’t recommend it for gaming in 3D. Simply because the supplied GPU isn’t powerful enough to handle games at 1080p at full settings and in 3D. The onboard speakers are pretty good, and some of the best ones in a notebook of its class. The backlit keys are a nice welcome, and the overall appeal of this notebook is undeniable. It’s not perfect though, apart form the slightly weak graphics card the mouse pad doesn’t register all of the multi-touch gestures all the time. Apple seems to be the only one’s who have perfected this. But getting back to the Envy 17, if you’re in the market for an all round high-end notebook which doesn’t look boring or way too funky, then the HP Envy 17 3D is one of your best choices.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/10/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: T Break
So what I took away from the HP Envy 17 3D is a wonderful package of high-end components packed inside a beautifully crafted chassis. It may not be as smartly engineered as a MacBook Pro, but neither does it look as boring. The 3D screen is great for movies, although I personally wouldn’t recommend it for gaming in 3D. Simply because the supplied GPU isn’t powerful enough to handle games at 1080p at full settings and in 3D. The onboard speakers are pretty good, and some of the best ones in a notebook of its class. The backlit keys are a nice welcome, and the overall appeal of this notebook is undeniable. It’s not perfect though, apart form the slightly weak graphics card the mouse pad doesn’t register all of the multi-touch gestures all the time. Apple seems to be the only one’s who have perfected this. But getting back to the Envy 17, if you’re in the market for an all round high-end notebook which doesn’t look boring or way too funky, then the HP Envy 17 3D is one of your best choices.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/10/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP ENVY 17 Spring 2011 Gaming Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews
The HP ENVY 17 has been updated for 2011 to include 2nd Generation Intel Core i processors and a new AMD Radeon HD 6850M graphics card. Starting at $1,250, the base configuration offers a Core i5 processor and 6GB of memory for decent performance in a variety of scenarios. The graphics card performs well especially for the base price, and overall the HP ENVY 17 is a solid buy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/20/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Comp Reviews
The HP ENVY 17 has been updated for 2011 to include 2nd Generation Intel Core i processors and a new AMD Radeon HD 6850M graphics card. Starting at $1,250, the base configuration offers a Core i5 processor and 6GB of memory for decent performance in a variety of scenarios. The graphics card performs well especially for the base price, and overall the HP ENVY 17 is a solid buy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/20/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP Envy 17-2001eg
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-2001egProcessor: Intel Core i7 2630QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 6850M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.4kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 17-2001eg (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)
HP Envy 17 3D-2001xx - Your Personal 3D Movie Machine
Source: Hardware Zone
The HP Envy 17 3D is a notebook with a lot going for it. We love the clean, minimalist design and full aluminum construction with its subtle floral dot matrix pattern that keeps the notebook interesting without being gaudy or attracting too many fingerprints. The 17.3-inch full HD screen is bright and full of color, with excellent viewing angles. 3D is sharp, with a clean stereoscopic effect and no ghosting issues.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 75% mobility: 75%
Source: Hardware Zone
The HP Envy 17 3D is a notebook with a lot going for it. We love the clean, minimalist design and full aluminum construction with its subtle floral dot matrix pattern that keeps the notebook interesting without being gaudy or attracting too many fingerprints. The 17.3-inch full HD screen is bright and full of color, with excellent viewing angles. 3D is sharp, with a clean stereoscopic effect and no ghosting issues.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 75% mobility: 75%
HP Envy 17 2001eg
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/26/2011
Rating: performance: 95% features: 50% display: 70% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/26/2011
Rating: performance: 95% features: 50% display: 70% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 50%
HP Envy 17-2000ef
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-2000efProcessor: Intel Core i7 2630QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 6850M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.4kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: HP homepage
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
HP Envy 17 2000ef
Source: Digital Versus
Looking for power? HP has come up with the answer to the most demanding requirements with its Envy 17-inch. Powerful, well-finished and with a high contrast screen, the Envy 17 showed some promise. However its running temperature and poor audio performance mean we can only give it a four-star rating.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Digital Versus
Looking for power? HP has come up with the answer to the most demanding requirements with its Envy 17-inch. Powerful, well-finished and with a high contrast screen, the Envy 17 showed some promise. However its running temperature and poor audio performance mean we can only give it a four-star rating.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP Envy 17-2000ee
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-2000eeProcessor: Intel Core i7 2630QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 6850M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.4kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 17-2000ee (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
HP Envy 17 3D 17-2000ee
Source: ITP
Given its positioning its disappointing that the Envy lacks gaming grunt. If gaming isn’t a concern however, you’ll find the Envy 17 a capable app machine and an immersive 3D entertainer.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80%
Source: ITP
Given its positioning its disappointing that the Envy lacks gaming grunt. If gaming isn’t a concern however, you’ll find the Envy 17 a capable app machine and an immersive 3D entertainer.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80%
HP Envy 17-2280NR
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-2280NRProcessor: Intel Core i7 2670QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 6850M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 17-2280NR (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
HP Envy 17-2280NR 17.3-inch Desktop Replacement Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews
HP's Envy 17-2280NR is certainly getting a bit old in the style department but it still offers some solid value when it comes to features and price. While it has a list price of $1500, it is fairly common to find it selling for around $1300 or less. With this, it features a high performance and large capacity storage setup, solid graphics system, Blu-ray and full 1080p resolution support.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Comp Reviews
HP's Envy 17-2280NR is certainly getting a bit old in the style department but it still offers some solid value when it comes to features and price. While it has a list price of $1500, it is fairly common to find it selling for around $1300 or less. With this, it features a high performance and large capacity storage setup, solid graphics system, Blu-ray and full 1080p resolution support.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
HP Envy 17-1080eo
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-1080eoProcessor: Intel Core i7 2670QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 6770M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.4kg
Links: HP homepage
Обзор ноутбука HP Envy 17: для любителей музыки
Source: Hi-Tech Mail
RU→EN
good alternative to MacBook, good speakers, expensive
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/16/2012
Source: Hi-Tech Mail
RU→ENgood alternative to MacBook, good speakers, expensive
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/16/2012
HP Envy 17 3D (Early 2012)
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17 3D (Early 2012)Processor: Intel Core i7 2670QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7690M XT 1024 MB
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.34kg
Price: 1093 euro
Sold in: Unspecific
Links: HP homepage Envy 17 3D (Early 2012) (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Review: HP Envy 17 3D (Early 2012) | Notebookcheck
Elegant entertainment machine. HP has just updated its premium notebook lineup by reintroducing the 15.6-inch Envy 15 in an all-new design, and the 17.3-inch Envy 17 has been given the same makeover. The latter is also available in a 3D edition, which is the model that we will be taking a close look at today.
Elegant entertainment machine. HP has just updated its premium notebook lineup by reintroducing the 15.6-inch Envy 15 in an all-new design, and the 17.3-inch Envy 17 has been given the same makeover. The latter is also available in a 3D edition, which is the model that we will be taking a close look at today.
Test HP Envy 17 3D Notebook (7690M - Anfang 2012)
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 90% display: 84% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 93% emissions: 77%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 90% display: 84% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 93% emissions: 77%
HP Envy 17-3070nr
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-3070nrProcessor: Intel Core i7 2670QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7690M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.3kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 17-3070nr (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)
HP Envy 17 (2012)
Source: PC Mag
Media center laptops form an elite or premium category—we won't deny that the HP Envy 17 is pricey at $1,484.99, although it's more than a thousand dollars under Apple's MacBook Pro 17-inch. But in every respect from its keyboard to its performance to its Beats Audio, and most of all, its stunning screen, it's a hard laptop to resist, and an easy pick for our new Editors' Choice for media center portables.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
Media center laptops form an elite or premium category—we won't deny that the HP Envy 17 is pricey at $1,484.99, although it's more than a thousand dollars under Apple's MacBook Pro 17-inch. But in every respect from its keyboard to its performance to its Beats Audio, and most of all, its stunning screen, it's a hard laptop to resist, and an easy pick for our new Editors' Choice for media center portables.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP ENVY 17 Review: A Great Entertainment PC
Source: Notebookreview.com
The folks at HP like to call the ENVY 17 a "premium entertainment PC" and that's not a bad description of this sleek 17-inch notebook. The combination of a powerful Intel Core i7 processor, AMD Radeon graphics, 8GB of RAM and a 1080p display form the basis of a solid high-performance PC. But add the aluminum construction, backlit keyboard and amazing speakers with Beats audio and you've got breathtaking precision combined with performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/13/2012
Rating: price: 80% performance: 70% features: 90% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Notebookreview.com
The folks at HP like to call the ENVY 17 a "premium entertainment PC" and that's not a bad description of this sleek 17-inch notebook. The combination of a powerful Intel Core i7 processor, AMD Radeon graphics, 8GB of RAM and a 1080p display form the basis of a solid high-performance PC. But add the aluminum construction, backlit keyboard and amazing speakers with Beats audio and you've got breathtaking precision combined with performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/13/2012
Rating: price: 80% performance: 70% features: 90% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 80%
HP Envy 17 (2012) Review
Source: Laptop Mag
The $1,484 HP Envy 17 deserves a standing ovation. In addition to a vibrant 17.3-inch 1080p display and superb audio, the notebook delivers a heady one-two punch in terms of performance and design. And just when you think it couldn't get any sweeter, HP throws in an Adobe software package and a Blu-ray DVD burner. While it won't satisfy hardcore gamers, the HP Envy 17 is a great choice for shoppers looking for a big-screen multimedia machine.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
The $1,484 HP Envy 17 deserves a standing ovation. In addition to a vibrant 17.3-inch 1080p display and superb audio, the notebook delivers a heady one-two punch in terms of performance and design. And just when you think it couldn't get any sweeter, HP throws in an Adobe software package and a Blu-ray DVD burner. While it won't satisfy hardcore gamers, the HP Envy 17 is a great choice for shoppers looking for a big-screen multimedia machine.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP Envy 17-3002EF
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-3002EFProcessor: Intel Core i7 2670QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7690M XT
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1600x900 pixels
Weight: 3.4kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: HP homepage
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
HP ENVY 17-3002EF
Source: 01Net FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: 01Net
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 40%
HP Envy 17-3270nr
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-3270nrProcessor: Intel Core i7 3610QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7850M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.3kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 17-3270nr (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
HP Envy 17-3270nr 17.3-inch Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews
Even with its fairly dated design now, the HP Envy 17 has a bit more appeal since Apple has dropped its 17-inch MacBook Pro. While it still isn't the thinnest on the market, it is fairly compact for a 17-inch laptop but still packs a lot of performance regardless of what it might be used for. The peripheral connectivity has been greatly improved over past versions and the Radiance display offers one of the best pictures possible.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Comp Reviews
Even with its fairly dated design now, the HP Envy 17 has a bit more appeal since Apple has dropped its 17-inch MacBook Pro. While it still isn't the thinnest on the market, it is fairly compact for a 17-inch laptop but still packs a lot of performance regardless of what it might be used for. The peripheral connectivity has been greatly improved over past versions and the Radiance display offers one of the best pictures possible.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP Envy 17-3000eg
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-3000egProcessor: Intel Core i7 2670QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7690M XT
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.4kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 17-3000eg (Model)
Designer-Notebook für Spielefans
Source: Focus Online DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/28/2012
Source: Focus Online
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/28/2012
HP Envy 17-3200
Specifications
Notebook: HP Envy 17-3200Processor: Intel Core i7 3820QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7850M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.3kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: HP homepage Envy 17-3200 (Model)
HP ENVY 17-3200 3D Review
Source: Student Buying Guide
The HP Envy 17 3D certainly delivers in this regard, providing a stunning 3D experience right in the comfort of your own home. With included software, it’s even possible to create your own 3D experience by converting your games to use the extra dimension. Even in 2D gaming, the Envy 17 3D promises to be powerful enough to handle all the latest games with the Radeon HD 7850M. Combined with a quad-core Intel Core processor and 8GB of RAM, a user can throw just about anything at this laptop and it wouldn’t break a sweat – except when traveling.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/13/2012
Source: Student Buying Guide
The HP Envy 17 3D certainly delivers in this regard, providing a stunning 3D experience right in the comfort of your own home. With included software, it’s even possible to create your own 3D experience by converting your games to use the extra dimension. Even in 2D gaming, the Envy 17 3D promises to be powerful enough to handle all the latest games with the Radeon HD 7850M. Combined with a quad-core Intel Core processor and 8GB of RAM, a user can throw just about anything at this laptop and it wouldn’t break a sweat – except when traveling.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/13/2012
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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 %
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850:
The HD 5850 is a slower clocked HD 5870 and is reliant on fast GDDR5 memory to perform in the high-end segment. It is based on the Desktop HD 5770 chip but with a lower clock speed.
AMD Radeon HD 6850M: Essentially a renamed Mobility Radeon HD 5850 graphics card
AMD Radeon HD 6770M:
Fastest card of the 6600M/6700M series with GDDR5 memory, UVD3 and Eyefinity+ support. Is the immediate successor to the HD 5770 with more cores and higher clock rates
AMD Radeon HD 7690M: Essentially a renamed Radeon HD 6750M, the Radeon HD 7690M shares many of the same specifications but with slightly higher DDR3 memory clock rates
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
AMD Radeon HD 7690M XT: Renamed Radeon HD 6770M and therefore faster than the similar called 7690M (without XT) which is based on the 6750M.
AMD Radeon HD 7850M: Slower clocked 7800M series graphics card based on the desktop Cape Verde chip (GCN architecture in 28nm).
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.
720QM: The Core i7-720QM is the slowes Core i7 Quad Core in 2009 and clocks between 1.6 and 2.8 GHz (due to the Turbo Mode). Therefore, it combines the advantages of a slow quad core CPU with a fast single core one. Compared to the faster Core i7 mobile CPUs, the 720QM only features 6MB L3 Cache.
2630QM: Fast Quad-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.
2670QM: Fast Quad-core processor clocked at 2.2-3.1 GHz based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.
3610QM:
An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.3 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU running at 650-1100 MHz on a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.
3820QM: An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.7 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.7 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU running at 650-1250 MHz on a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.
Intel Core i5:
580M:
The Core i5-580M has only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-620M) and clocks also between 2.67-3.33 GHz (Turbo Mode). 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.
17.3: Meanwhile the 17 inch display size is a more frequently offered standard format for desktop-replacements. The DTR-laptops can't be carried easily, need much energy but on the other side texts can be read easily and high resolutions are no problem. DTR mainly are intended for stationary usage on desks, where the weight and the energy need are unimportant.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
3.3 kg:
This weight is average for notebooks. Therefore the numerous mass of laptops with 15 inch display fits in this class of weight.
4.6 kg:
This laptop is heavy. Especially desktop replacements with 19 inch display fit in this class of weight. This class is too heavy, even for 17 inch DTR.
78.6%: This rating is not convincing. The laptop is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
