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HP Envy 15 Beats Edition
$2,300.00
Released January, 2009
The Pros:Powerful high end internal components - Core i7 processor, DDR3 memory, ATI Radeon 4830 w/ 1GB of dedicated memory. LED backlit full 1080p capable display. Slick all-black enclosure.
The Cons:High price. Beats audio - stupid marketing, Monster cable, cheap celebrity endorsements. Includes DJ software - silly for those who just want a nice laptop.
The HP Envy 15 Beats Edition is an upscale and super-powered notebook released in October 2009 alongside the Windows 7 operating system. It hosts an Intel Core i7 processor (up to 1.73GHz), up to 16GB of RAM, and a graphics-intensive ATI Mobility graphics card with 1GB of vRAM.
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It’s built primarily towards musicians and those seeking enhanced audio quality, which is why it even hosts a pair of over-the-ear Beats Studio headphones to boast. Included also is an internal Beats Audio configuration and a plethora of essential DJ software: Native Instruments’ Traktor LE and Audio 2 DJ. The Envy 15 BEATS is definitely not built for budget-conscious shoppers, as its base model starts at $2299.99 — and rapidly increases as higher-level specifications like more RAM are applied.
Features
- High-Gloss Finish (Piano Black)
- Windows 7 Operating system
- Intel Core i7 Processor
- 6GB-16GB DDR3 RAM
- ATI Mobility Radeon GC
- 500GB SATA HDD
- Beats Studio Headphones
- Beats Studio Speakers/Audio
- DJ Software Package
Specifications
- OS: Genuine Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core i7 (720QM, 820QM)
- Memory: 6/8/16GB DDR3
- HDD: 500GB; 7200rpm SATA
- Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4830; 1GB
- Display: 15.6” LED (1920x1080)
- Optical: 8x DVD or BD
- WiFi: 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth
- Battery: 6-cell Lithium Ion
- Card Reader: 2-in-1
- Ports: USB, HDMI, Ethernet
- Conference: Webcam/Mic
User Reviews (7)
Pros & Cons
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powerful high end internal components - Core i7 processor, DDR3 memory, ATI Radeon 4830 w/ 1GB of dedicated memory
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LED backlit full 1080p capable display
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slick all-black enclosure
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includes a pair of Beats headphones
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base configuration is killer good - no need to upgrade anything
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switch between dedicated and integrated graphics instantly
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memory can expand up to 16GB
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one of the most powerful laptops you can buy while still being portable
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Beats audio - stupid marketing, Monster cable, cheap celebrity endorsements
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includes DJ software - silly for those who just want a nice laptop
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price premium over the regular HP Envy 15 isn't justified
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no internal optical drive
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glossy enclosure - fingerprint magnet
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