The HP Envy 13 is a premium notebook at a reasonable price. It has a 13.3-inch, low-power consumption processors and switchable graphics. But the machine is offering everything you ever wanted in a laptop?
Our HP Envy 13 Specifications:
* Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
* Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 (2.13 GHz, 6 MB Cache)
* Memory: 3 GB DDR3 SDRAM (1066)
* Storage: 250GB 5400rpm SATA hard drive
* Display: 13.3-inch HPRadiance widescreen display with 1366 x 768 pixels
* Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 Graphics (512) Intel integrated graphics X4500M switchable
Price as configured: $ 1,924.99
Construction and Design
The HP Envy 13 sports a simple magnesium lid without graphics. Build quality is good. The notebook looks and feels good in the hand.
The Envy 13 is not very friendly update. There are no easy access panel on the bottom of the notebook which meansyou are always better-update, if you try the laptop instead of buying do this themselves.
Screen and speakers
The HP has a 13.3-inch Envy 13 "HP Radiance" display, which is particularly brilliant. The display is glossy, but it compensates for its brightness. In fact, you can use the Envy 13 to direct sunlight, and you'll soon see that the display is easily readable. Viewing angles are average.
The speakers produce a clear, loud noises. But the 'The audio quality is not very impressive. Audiophiles should definitely invest in a pair of headphones. Alternatively, you can output HDMI for digital audio stream to a stereo system. "Envy 13"
Keyboard and touchpad
Envy 13 The keyboard is one of the best, available on a 13-inch laptop would be. The Chiclet keyboard is full size with a decent distance between each key. The keyboard does not show any decline at all. Individual key action is smooth andRest.
The touchpad is a Synaptics model. It 'large and spacious and comes with the touchpad buttons.
Ports and Features
Port selection is average. There is an SD card slot, two USB 2.0 ports, HDMI output and a combo audio jacks. This is rather disappointing, because laptops offer more than 10 inches and 11 inches. In fact, given the cost of the HP notebook was able to at least one more USB and FireWire and eSATA added.
Performance
The performance is satisfactory,But there is nothing special for the price of the notebook. The dual-core T9600 processor has enough power to handle day-to-day computing. Multitasking is also quite possible.
The Envy has 13 integrated and discrete graphics, which means you can watch movies and play HD media without compromising battery life. If the AC adapter is inserted, the solution will automatically ATI. And when the notebook is running onBattery only integrated graphics are used.
Heat and Noise
Heat levels are normal. The cavity unit is hot, but there is nothing to fear. The noise level above the average. If you need absolute quiet in your work area, the envy is 13 probably will not buy the laptop.
Battery life
The notebook is evaluated over a 4-cell battery with 41Wh. It is about 7 hours of racing, which is very bad for a 13-inch notebook.
Completion
Envy is not 13"MacBook alternative '.' Was probably built to be one, but unfortunately missed the mark completely. 13 This means that Envy is one of the most innovative consumer notebooks, HP has ever produced. It has a number of strengths with a keyboard large, impressive quality build, good battery life and an attractive design. On the other hand, missing a number of ports and is more expensive than the 13-inch MacBook Pro
