HP Envy 14-3000eg Spectre

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Reviews for the HP Envy 14-3000eg Spectre

90% HP Envy 14 Spectre
Source: Mobile Tech Review Archive.org version
The HP Envy 14 Spectre is an unusual notebook in a class by itself, and it's hard to assign a star rating. It reminds us of Sony's heyday when they made incredibly sexy luxury products that took chances with design and pricing. If you want a notebook that's unique and truly stunning, the Spectre might be for you. We're a little scared of that unprotected glass lid, and only time will tell if it stands up to normal portable use. Utrabooks are about durability and portability, while the Envy 14 Spectre is more of a coffee table book. In a way, I think HP would've done better to market this as a luxury portable rather than an Ultrabook.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%

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77% XL-Ultrabooks
Source: PC Magazin - Spezial 53 Ultrabooks
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 77%

67% Spektakuläres Ultrabook
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 54% performance: 45% features: 55% display: 92% mobility: 84% ergonomy: 70%

80% HP Envy 14 Spectre im Test: Schön, aber teuer
Source: Onlinekosten.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% features: 67% display: 87% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 80%

HP Envy 14-3000eg Spectre
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/10/2012
Rating: performance: 70% features: 30% display: 60% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 40%

83% Ultra cool leicht schnell
Source: Computerbild - 9/12
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 04/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 84% features: 82% display: 83% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 91%

90% HP Envy 14-3000eg SPECTRE
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 75% display: 85% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 90%

HP ENVY14-3000 SPECTRE の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/14/2012

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With everything getting slimmer, HP's Envy 14 Spectre is one of the reincarnations of ultrabooks by HP. Previous laptops which fell into Intel’s specification for ultrabooks were enclosed in either a 11” or 13” inch body. Only recently, we’ve been seeing new variations of these premium laptops.

The unique touch to this 14” HP envy Spectre would be its tough glass-covered design, which makes it not only stylish but also stays cool. Whilst Dell has used the Corning's scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass for the display of its XPS 13z and 14 ultrabooks, HP has goon a step further by covering the entire display, lid and arm rest with this glass. It feels durable and sleek at the same time. However, all this comes with a price, which is the slightly heavier feel to it but still remains lighter than many other laptops.

For a slim 14-inch ultrabook body, it comes with most requirements that are expected for a regular 14 “laptop. The available ports and the Beats powered audio system is certainly sufficient to cater for a regular mainstream use. Another major feature which sets it apart from the rest is it’s built in NFC chip. The near feel communication technology has already made its way through smart phones and it could potentially facilitate laptop users as well for wireless data transfer purposes. The multitouch touchpad also feels very responsive for a Windows laptop by far. The only downside to this ultrabook would be the asking price. A similarly equipped Dell XPS 14 ultrabook would cost at least €200 lesser.

Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 is the faster (internally GT2 called) version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

2467M: Power saving ULV processor clocked at 1.6-2.3 GHz due to Turbo boost. Offers an integrated HD 3000 clocked at slow 350 / 1150 MHz and a DDR3-1333 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

HP: Founded in 1939, the US company is a major server and printer manufacturer and one of the leading IT companies in the world. Until 2015, the company was called Hewlett-Packard Company. After a split, the computer division was renamed HP Inc.

In 2023, HP had an approximate market share of 22% of global PC sales, making it number 2 after Lenovo.

81.17%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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