HP Envy 17

[Gnom3]

Has anyone had a chance to take a look at the newly announced HP Envy 17? Looks like a beast.

http/www.slashgear.com/hp-envy-14-and-envy-17-hands-on-0584319/

Hopefully they can get the cooling right in such a thin case. I had a Sager 8760 with the ATI HD 5870 for about a week before returning it and they were able to pull it off, but the form factor wasn't nearly as nice.

I really dig the built-in Eyefinity support, E-Sata and USB 3.0 on the HP. Will have to wait until the 19th to see what kind of configuration options and prices will be though.

 

[Maziar]

Its a great notebook,but your sager has better specs + better cooling,so IMO keep it,unless you care much about the looks and need USB 3.0

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Is HP just buying the old VoodooPC Envy which was, at least in past years, a Clevo build ?

 

[Maziar]

I don't know,but i think they are in the same league as old Voodoo Envy

 

[Gnom3]

If nothing else, It might be worth waiting until after the release and watching for any issues with heat. That would be my biggest worry.

 

[Maziar]

Yeah i hope its better than Envy 15(which has overheating problems)

 

[Gnom3]

It'll have to be with the video card they're trying to put in that thing.

Can't wait to see what kind of customization options you'll have. I'm not sure if I dig the design etched into the entire exterior. Would have to see that in person.