HP Envy 4-1030us
Specifications
HP Envy 4-1030us (Envy Ultrabook 4 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-3317U 2 x 1.7 - 2.6 GHz, Ivy Bridge
Graphics adapter
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, glossy: yes
Weight
1.7 kg ( = 59.97 oz / 3.75 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
800 Euro
Links
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Average Score:
Average of 5 scores (from 9 reviews)
Average of 5 scores (from 9 reviews)
Reviews for the HP Envy 4-1030us
HP Envy 4 Review
Source: Ubergizmo English
Archive.org version
This computer is what Intel promised when it introduced the Ultrabook concept. Thin and fast laptops don’t have to be the standard bearer for their manufacturer, and the HP Envy 4 proves it. While using it, I could tell that HP makes a better laptop. There are certainly design decisions that differentiate this laptop from its upmarket cousin, the HP Spectre Envy line. But that’s okay, because there are a great deal of people–perhaps you’re one–who need a computer for daily life, not to benchmark or lust over. The HP Envy 4 does almost everything well and would be an decent, useable computer for just about anybody.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/18/2012
Source: Ubergizmo English
Archive.org versionThis computer is what Intel promised when it introduced the Ultrabook concept. Thin and fast laptops don’t have to be the standard bearer for their manufacturer, and the HP Envy 4 proves it. While using it, I could tell that HP makes a better laptop. There are certainly design decisions that differentiate this laptop from its upmarket cousin, the HP Spectre Envy line. But that’s okay, because there are a great deal of people–perhaps you’re one–who need a computer for daily life, not to benchmark or lust over. The HP Envy 4 does almost everything well and would be an decent, useable computer for just about anybody.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/18/2012
HP ENVY 4 Ultrabook Review
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
This isn’t quite as impressive as the Acer Aspire S5 we recently reviewed, but then it’s also much cheaper too. For the mid-range price and great “Ultrabook” specs this will surely make anyone happy for under $800. Overall the The Envy 4 is fairly named, and some others in this range will “envy” it. Featuring a premium design and attractive use of the color red certainly makes it an Ultrabook worth checking out. Enjoy the pictures and some of our other HP reviews below.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/08/2012
Source: Slashgear
Archive.org versionThis isn’t quite as impressive as the Acer Aspire S5 we recently reviewed, but then it’s also much cheaper too. For the mid-range price and great “Ultrabook” specs this will surely make anyone happy for under $800. Overall the The Envy 4 is fairly named, and some others in this range will “envy” it. Featuring a premium design and attractive use of the color red certainly makes it an Ultrabook worth checking out. Enjoy the pictures and some of our other HP reviews below.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/08/2012
HP Envy 4-1030us
Source: Techreview Source Archive.org version
The HP Envy 4-1030us is a new Ultrabook that caught our eye because of its sleek design, Beats Audio and strong set of internal components. While we were impressed with most of what this new comer had to offer, we were disappointed at a strange design flaw and a poor display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techreview Source
Archive.org versionThe HP Envy 4-1030us is a new Ultrabook that caught our eye because of its sleek design, Beats Audio and strong set of internal components. While we were impressed with most of what this new comer had to offer, we were disappointed at a strange design flaw and a poor display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
HP Envy 4-1030US Ultrabook Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
For $799, the HP Envy 4-1030us is a highly portable and stylish Ultrabook that provides snappy performance at a reasonable price. Add to that excellent audio, a comfy backlit keyboard, a cool-running chassis and fairly long battery life, and this could easily be one of our favorite value-priced Ultrabooks. We're just concerned about quality control.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionFor $799, the HP Envy 4-1030us is a highly portable and stylish Ultrabook that provides snappy performance at a reasonable price. Add to that excellent audio, a comfy backlit keyboard, a cool-running chassis and fairly long battery life, and this could easily be one of our favorite value-priced Ultrabooks. We're just concerned about quality control.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
HP Envy Ultrabook 4 review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The HP Envy 4 is aptly named. It's a solid machine, with good performance scores, excellent speakers and audio enhancement software, and a mediocre screen, keyboard, and trackpad. The only big drawback is the battery life, which is disappointingly under 6 hours, despite HP's tantalizing promise of 9. Luckily, the power block is small enough to carry with you, though plugging in the laptop might cramp the Envy's style. The Envy 4's premium design and attractive use of colour certainly makes it the "envy" of other Ultrabooks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThe HP Envy 4 is aptly named. It's a solid machine, with good performance scores, excellent speakers and audio enhancement software, and a mediocre screen, keyboard, and trackpad. The only big drawback is the battery life, which is disappointingly under 6 hours, despite HP's tantalizing promise of 9. Luckily, the power block is small enough to carry with you, though plugging in the laptop might cramp the Envy's style. The Envy 4's premium design and attractive use of colour certainly makes it the "envy" of other Ultrabooks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
HP Envy 4 Review
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
We’re a bit confused about why HP has decided to take the Envy line down-market. Luxury pricing for luxury products was the entire point, and there’s no reason why the Envy 4 could not have been a very nice Pavilion. HP’s decision to market nearly the same PC as both an Ultrabook and a Sleekbook is also confusing.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Digital Trends
Archive.org versionWe’re a bit confused about why HP has decided to take the Envy line down-market. Luxury pricing for luxury products was the entire point, and there’s no reason why the Envy 4 could not have been a very nice Pavilion. HP’s decision to market nearly the same PC as both an Ultrabook and a Sleekbook is also confusing.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
HP Envy Ultrabook 4-1030us
Source: PC World Archive.org version
The HP Envy 4 is aptly named. It's a solid machine, with good performance scores, excellent speakers and audio enhancement software, and a mediocre screen, keyboard, and trackpad. The only big drawback is the battery life, which is disappointingly under 6 hours, despite HP's tantalizing promise of 9. Luckily, the power block is small enough to carry with you, though plugging in the laptop might cramp the Envy's style. The Envy 4's premium design and attractive use of color certainly makes it the "envy" of other Ultrabooks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/24/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionThe HP Envy 4 is aptly named. It's a solid machine, with good performance scores, excellent speakers and audio enhancement software, and a mediocre screen, keyboard, and trackpad. The only big drawback is the battery life, which is disappointingly under 6 hours, despite HP's tantalizing promise of 9. Luckily, the power block is small enough to carry with you, though plugging in the laptop might cramp the Envy's style. The Envy 4's premium design and attractive use of color certainly makes it the "envy" of other Ultrabooks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/24/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
HP Envy 4, análisis a fondo
Source: Tuexperto
ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Quite attractive design; competitive price; backlit keyboard; great mobility; quality sound; connectivity.
Review Type Unknown, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 07/18/2012
Source: Tuexperto
ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Quite attractive design; competitive price; backlit keyboard; great mobility; quality sound; connectivity.
Review Type Unknown, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 07/18/2012
HP ENVY4-1000 の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku
JA→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; cheap; long battery life. Negative: Viewing angle is not good; quite hot in high loading; buttons of touchpad are hard to click.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 07/19/2012
Source: The Hikaku
JA→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Nice design; cheap; long battery life. Negative: Viewing angle is not good; quite hot in high loading; buttons of touchpad are hard to click.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 07/19/2012
Comment
Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
3317U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.7 - 2.6 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
