Pros
- Powerful CPU and graphics
- Beautiful design
Cons
- No matte screen option
- Could use a larger battery
At A Glance
The design of the Envy 14 seems clearly inspired by the MacBook Pro, which is a good thing. This is a powerful, attractive laptop at a reasonable price.
Manufacturer’s Description
The ENVY 14-1110NR 14.5-inch Notebook Computer from Hewlett-Packard is a thin and light 14.5-inch notebook computer, designed with energy-efficient operation, performance, and style in mind. The computer features an 8-cell battery that can power it for up to 3.75 hours. With 14.5-inch display features a LED backlight for superior image quality and reduced energy consumption. The display features a 1366x768 native resolution that is fully capable of displaying 720p HD video. The integrated webcam located in the top bezel of the display allows you to chat online.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | XG978UA |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor speed | 2400.0 MHz |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 4000.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory max | 8.0 GB |
| Display | |
| Display size | 14.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1600 x 900 pixels |
| Storage | |
| Drives included | 1.0 |
| Drive size | 500.0 GB |
| Hard Drive Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Other storage |
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| Drive type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Ports and Connections | |
| SD/MMC Card | 1 |
| Ethernet Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) | Yes |
| Available Interfaces |
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| SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) | 1 |
| Wireless connection | 802.11 n/a/b/g |
| Video Interfaces |
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| Slots |
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| Green | |
| Energy Star compliant | 1.0 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 14.0 inches |
| Depth | 9.4 inches |
| Height | 1.3 inches |
| Weight with Accessories | 6.4 pounds |
| Weight | 5.3 pounds |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | Adobe Reader 9; CyberLink DVD Suite; Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 \& VideoStudio Pro X3; Roxio CinemaNow; |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Other Features | |
| Docking Station Port | No |
| Devices |
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Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 106 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 4:26 (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 287 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 358 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 210 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 396 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 324 seconds (lower is better) |
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 442 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 224 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 304 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 191 seconds (lower is better) |
| Multitasking | |
|---|---|
| World Bench 6 Multitasking | 335 |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 112.27 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 99.86 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 73.86 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 | 72.45 Frames per second (higher is better) |
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