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DEAD: $500 off any laptop $1399 and up at HP--

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CMC79

Senior member
Use coupon code NBK4267893

Just picked up a Sandy Bridge-based 17.3" dv7 for $964 after tax, free shipping.

This is my first post in Hot Deals, hope this counts as one!

dv7t Quad Ed
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2720QM (2.2 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.3 GHz
• 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 6570 graphics [HDMI, VGA]
• 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
• 640GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
• No Additional Office Software
• No additional security software
• 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 3.0 hours of battery life +++
• 17.3" diagonal HD+ HP BrightView LED Display (1600 x 900)
• SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
• HP TrueVision Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone + HP SimplePass Fingerprint Reader
• Intel 802.11b/g/n WLAN
• Standard Keyboard
2-year warranty
 
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Yeah the Envy 14 is what this would be awesome for.

I spec'ed out the top Dual core, 4 gb ram, their LED based radiance display, and 2x batteries, etc for ~$900. That said, I still think the m11x might have a slight edge in price/performance ratio. Not sure though.

Any idea on expiration date for this?
 
Envy 14
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Quad Core processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz
1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 graphics [HDMI] - For Quad Core Processors
4GB 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
HP TrueVision HD Webcam and Dual Digital Integrated Microphones [For Radiance Display]
Intel Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth
Backlit Keyboard

Price after savings: $899.99
 
<-- i'm blind apparently.

This is the one I have in my cart, but am torn on if I want to buy or not...



Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-460M Dual Core Processor (2.53 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz
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
One 8 Cell Lithium Ion (standard) + HP ENVY 6-cell Slim Fit Extended-Life Battery (over-sized)
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

$919+$55 tax=$975.15 shipped
 
mnewsham said:
Envy 14
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Quad Core processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz
1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 graphics [HDMI] - For Quad Core Processors
4GB 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
HP TrueVision HD Webcam and Dual Digital Integrated Microphones [For Radiance Display]
Intel Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth
Backlit Keyboard

Price after savings: $899.99
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I have been tempted to buy an envy 14 with this deal however I'm not sure I would like to go with the quad core. I am concerted it would be too hot and at least for my uses I don't need a super power machine. I like quiet cool computers and I'm worried about the envy being noisy. That being said this envy 14 looks like a pretty nice deal... suggestions?
 
houe said:
I have been tempted to buy an envy 14 with this deal however I'm not sure I would like to go with the quad core. I am concerted it would be too hot and at least for my uses I don't need a super power machine. I like quiet cool computers and I'm worried about the envy being noisy. That being said this envy 14 looks like a pretty nice deal... suggestions?
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It's a great machine when configured properly. With a quad core, unfortunately, you can't make use of switchable graphics and your battery life will suffer. With an i5 dual core, battery life should be around 4-5 hours.

Here are my suggestions:
&#8226; Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
&#8226; Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-480M Dual Core Processor (2.66GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz
&#8226; 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 switchable graphics [HDMI] - For Dual Core Processors
&#8226; 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
&#8226; 640GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
&#8226; No Additional Office Software
&#8226; 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 6.0 hours of battery life +++
&#8226; 14.5" diagonal HD+ HP Radiance Infinity LED Display (1600x900)
&#8226; SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
&#8226; HP TrueVision HD Webcam and Dual Digital Integrated Microphones [For Radiance Display]
&#8226; Intel Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth
&#8226; Backlit Keyboard
&#8226; Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) Elements 8 & Adobe Premiere(R) Elements 8

Total before coupon: $1,424.99

Absolutely DO NOT go with anything less than the Radiance Display. So long as it's like the first run of Radiance Displays, which my notebook came with, it's one of the best screens available in consumer laptops. It's an absolute gem.

Trust me, this is a whole lotta laptop for $900ish.
 
Thanks for the suggestion. I have a intel SSD G2 80GB hard drive I would probably put in this machine so I wouldn't need the hard drive upgrade.
 
CurseTheSky said:
It's a great machine when configured properly. With a quad core, unfortunately, you can't make use of switchable graphics and your battery life will suffer. With an i5 dual core, battery life should be around 4-5 hours.

Here are my suggestions:
&#8226; Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
&#8226; Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-480M Dual Core Processor (2.66GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz
&#8226; 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 switchable graphics [HDMI] - For Dual Core Processors
&#8226; 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
&#8226; 640GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
&#8226; No Additional Office Software
&#8226; 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 6.0 hours of battery life +++
&#8226; 14.5" diagonal HD+ HP Radiance Infinity LED Display (1600x900)
&#8226; SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
&#8226; HP TrueVision HD Webcam and Dual Digital Integrated Microphones [For Radiance Display]
&#8226; Intel Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth
&#8226; Backlit Keyboard
&#8226; Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) Elements 8 & Adobe Premiere(R) Elements 8

Total before coupon: $1,424.99

Absolutely DO NOT go with anything less than the Radiance Display. So long as it's like the first run of Radiance Displays, which my notebook came with, it's one of the best screens available in consumer laptops. It's an absolute gem.

Trust me, this is a whole lotta laptop for $900ish.
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This is what my config is that I did, the only difference is I did a lower dual core CPU and 4 gb ram (8 was too much of a premium IMHO) in exchange for the extra 6 cell battery (which appears to be a slice or bulge type extended battery giving like 8-10 hours battery life).
 
DisgruntledVirus said:
This is what my config is that I did, the only difference is I did a lower dual core CPU and 4 gb ram (8 was too much of a premium IMHO) in exchange for the extra 6 cell battery (which appears to be a slice or bulge type extended battery giving like 8-10 hours battery life).
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That's a good way to go too. I bought the slice afterwards and I find it too bulky / heavy for everyday use, but absolutely excellent when all I care about is how long the battery lasts. Having ~8 hours of battery life at your disposal during a power outage, combined with phone tethering, is a godsend.
 
CurseTheSky said:
That's a good way to go too. I bought the slice afterwards and I find it too bulky / heavy for everyday use, but absolutely excellent when all I care about is how long the battery lasts. Having ~8 hours of battery life at your disposal during a power outage, combined with phone tethering, is a godsend.
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Yea I carry my slice around for when I need battery but I dont put it on until I want to use it. I just ordered another one and working on selling my current Envy 14 on craigs lol.
 
Has anyone tested the extra battery actually gives a total of 8hrs though? In the notebookcheck.com battery test this HP gets 1hr battery life when stressed. The alienware gets 3.....

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-HP-Envy-14-Beats-Edition-Notebook.43071.0.html

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Alienware-M11x-Subnotebook.26453.0.html

And I bet there is a significant difference in terms of battery life between all the different CUP options. the i5 gets 1hr when stressed, imagine the i7....
 
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Uh I get at least 2 and a half hours running high performance with brightness max and ati graphics while playing games. I can get 4.hours going conservative taking notes in class. This with the i5
 
I couldn't help it... I didn't need a laptop (Clevo w/ Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 4GB RAM, Intel 80 GB SSD, GF110, 15.3", 6 Cell Battery -- which sucks, 1600x900 LED Screen - which also sucks, dvd writer)

But this deal made the Envy tooo hot to handle...

My configuration is
Max i5 CPU (i7 takes up too much battery, plus probably wont run starcraft as fast as i5)
2x2GB Ram (New egg has 2x4GB for 84 buck G.Skill too! -- don't trust Crucial anymore... too many RMA)
640GB HDD (had to make it to 1399.99 some how...)
Radiance Screen
everything else left on default....
came out to be 1399.99 even.
 
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