The HP Envy range of Applesque premium designed laptops has certainly been a hit with buyers since the introduction of the range in 2009 followed by the rebranding of the Pavilion range into the Envy range in 2012.
So 4 years on, how has the Envy range stood up to the test of time and how do they look for 2016 and the 2017 models years? Well, the consensus has to be pretty good with refreshed designs in keeping with the premium look and feel, updated Skylake processors, slimmer overall and HP fast Charge for the 15″ and 17″ models.
The stunning x360 Convertable is 21% thinner, features Bang and Olufson speakers and the option of a 15.6″ 4K UHD Touchscreen. Mouth watering specifications indeed!
Outside of the headline-grabbing Spectre 13.3 as the “thinnest notebook ever”, HP also unveiled a new lineup of notebooks and convertibles as part of the manufacturer’s luxury Envy series for consumers.
The first of the three is the Envy x360 convertible, which has taken a more Spectre-like approach in design with its all-metal chassis and sharp edges. The refreshed chassis will be 21 percent thinner than the previous generation with 1080p and 4K UHD display options and longer battery life. Other features include keyboard keys with 1.5 mm travel (compared to 1.3 mm on the new Spectre 13.3) and an optional HD IR camera for Windows Hello.
Next are the Envy 15.6 and Envy 17.3 notebooks with a similar all-metal design philosophy. Like their immediate predecessors, both systems will have a hooked bottom edge on their respective lids to lift the base at a slight angle during use. While this can potentially improve ergonomics and airflow, the feature prevents having any ports on the rear of the notebook. Touchscreen options are also available on these models despite the fact that they include no 2-in-1 features. An HD IR camera is again optional on the 15.6-inch model while Intel RealSense will be available on the larger 17.3-inch model. Both will support HP Fast Charge Technology to charge from empty to 90 percent in 90 minutes.
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