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HP Envy 17

PCWorld Rating

4.5
4.5 / 5 - PCWorld, Sep 16, 2010

Pros

  • Good gaming performance
  • Excellent display and audio quality

Cons

  • Fan gets noisy, and surface of the unit can get hot
  • Nongaming performance is average for its class

Bottom Line

HP's Envy 17 is a robust, media-centric desktop replacement that's svelte enough to lug around if you need a large screen on the go.

PCWorld's HP Envy 17 Coverage
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