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HP ENVY 14 Pro Reviews

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TechSpot‘s review Edit Like Unlike

HP's 2011 Envy 14 picks up right where last year's model left off by beefing up the internals, adding modern connectivity options like USB 3.0 and DisplayPort and greatly improving the touchpad. The optical drive is a convenience feature should you find yourself still using DVDs on a regular basis. We're pleased with the Envy 14, and it's a good value for a solidly constructed laptop at $900, however it remains to be seen if it can handle the stiff competition from thinner and lighter ultrabooks that are expected to arrive early 2012. We wouldn't discard an impending update to the Envy 14 itself as part of that thin and lighter movement as well.

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Digital Trends‘s review Edit Like Unlike

There’s no one area where this laptop obviously excels. Yet there are small victories that vault the Envy above much of the competition. Heat buildup, for example, is rarely an issue, which means this laptop doesn’t induce sweaty-palms syndrome. The resolution of 1366 x 768 isn’t great, but image quality is above par. Battery life is solid, yet you’re not asked to give up performance in exchange, as this laptop can run with the best. Just as critical is the fact that there isn’t anything unforgivably wrong. All of the flaws are minor and easy to forget, something that can’t be said for too many laptops.

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Sep 26, 2011

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Other laptops may be slightly better performers, but good hardware choices, bundled software, and interesting features help the HP Envy 14 (Sandy Bridge) stand out.

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Aug 05, 2011

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

A much-needed update to its internal components makes HP's Envy 14 one of the best high-end laptops for those looking for a PC with the flair of a MacBook.

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Aug 03, 2011

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

If you can live with the awkward quirks of its touchpad, there is no denying the style, power and features of the Envy 14. Unfortunately, we found usability too flawed to want to use this as our main machine, however, reducing the impact of what is an otherwise fantastic multimedia laptop.

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Feb 05, 2011

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NotebookReview‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The HP ENVY 14 is a very fun wolf in sheep's clothing notebook. From the outside it looks like just your average notebook, taking design queues from the unibody MacBook, but on the inside its packed with a very capable processor and high-end ATI dedicated graphics. At the time of writing this review the ENVY 14 comes standard with the Intel Core i3 370M dual-core processor with the quad-core Intel Core i7 840M as the highest option.

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Oct 12, 2010

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Available for a penny under a grand, the 14in Envy is priced more competitively than the £1500 of its 13in predecessor. That model has now been discounted to an appealing £849 or less. But in the HP Envy 14 you now get an integrated optical drive and internal battery that gives very handy battery life. Performance, whether gaming or general duties, is sped along by the Intel and ATI processors. It’s well made, if a little heavy for a 14in notebook, at nearly 2.6kg. If pitched against this year’s 13in MacBook Pro, it’d be a close call. Apple has the upper hand in longevity, build quality and software; the HP scores two points more in WorldBench, and has better gaming graphics.

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Nov 23, 2010

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LAPTOP Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

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.

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Oct 26, 2010

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Engadget‘s review Edit Like Unlike

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. Our complaints are really limited to the extra software and the learning curve required to use the touchpad, and well, that's really not all that much compared to the list of things we truly love about this 14.5-inch laptop.

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Aug 03, 2010

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ExtremeTech‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Laptops that are as slim as the HP Envy 14 are a dime a dozen, but finding one that can harness this much power and squeeze in this many luxury features is an extraordinary feat. Of course, with the Envy 14, your pocketbook takes a bigger hit than with most any other laptop in this class. And there are some drawbacks, like a touchpad that could use more tuning and a hefty frame that weighs as much as some 15-inch laptops (especially with both batteries attached). But for its power and size, it has few equals.

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Aug 17, 2010

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

HP's updated Envy 14 is a well-built high-end laptop with impressive components and a surprisingly reasonable price.

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Aug 11, 2010

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computershopper‘s review Edit Like Unlike

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.

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Aug, 2010

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

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.

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Aug 06, 2010

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LAPTOP Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The 14.5-inch version of HP's premium laptop line combines style and fast performance with a great display and audio quality.

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Aug 03, 2010

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SlashGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

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.

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Aug 02, 2010

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