I bought my previous HP laptop in 2012. The PC environment has evolved There are certain new features I enjoy now (like the touchscreen, the lighter weight, the backlit keyboard [curbing the number of typing errors] and the wireless mouse), certain features I miss (only two USB ports instead of four, no disk drive (this laptop is thinner), no chip drive for moving photos from my camera to the laptop [admittedly, these days the phone is the preferred “camera”]), certain features I am unsure about (like MS OneDrive, which I’m still wrapping my head around, but that’s an MS thing), and things that still work (like certain, older apps I need that I wasn’t sure would work any more but thankfully still do—oh, that’s a Windows 11 thing), and certain things I truly do not need (WHY is Xbox here? I want to uninstall it). I am still in the process of setting everything up, and so far it’s going well. The set-up out of the box was easy, and easier than I expected. (I got my first computer in 1988, in the days of floppy-disc software installation and suitcases, and the vestiges of installation failures still lives in my bones!) As a music-instruction/typesetter/composer-type person, I’m using “expired” music software heavily at the moment and am glad it works here.
It’s fast enough for me. The only issue I had when setting up was about the third day using it the screen became grainy and pixelated. I shut it down and restarted.and haven’t had any more problems since. Battery life is good, around 6 hours. Haven’t used it much lately but, looking forward to using it more. Thank you hp
I am thoroughly impressed with my HP Envy 17.3-Inch Laptop PC! The large 17.3-inch screen provides ample space for multitasking and an immersive viewing experience. The facial recognition feature is incredibly convenient, allowing for quick and secure login without the hassle of typing passwords. This high-tech touch really enhances the overall user experience and adds an extra layer of security.
While the laptop's performance and features are top-notch, there are a couple of minor drawbacks worth noting. The speakers occasionally sound a bit blown, which can be distracting during audio playback. Additionally, the mouse pad is quite large, and I sometimes accidentally brush across it while typing, which can shift the cursor unexpectedly.
Despite these small issues, the HP Envy 17.3-Inch Laptop PC is an excellent choice for anyone needing a powerful and feature-rich laptop with a generous display. Highly recommended!
I am very disappointment with the computer. Having the high frequency speakers pointing down and to the front provides poor sound quality under ALL conditions. A downloaded equalizer boosts the high frequencies when I have it on my lap. But, when placed on a hard surface, it sounds tinny. I came to expect the highest quality Bang & Olufsen speakers on my previous HP laptop.
Also, the monitor displays whites as a slight yellow-gray. This even set at the brightest setting and reducing the green and red in the white balance.
I would NEVER recommend the new ENVY computer to anyone who wants quality sound or display quality.
I am enjoying the light weight, high speed, and thin style of this PC. The Screen is amazing. angle, definition, colors, just great! The actual surface of the screen is a bit too reflective. I use this one at night and I see my backlit keyboard reflected in the bottom third of the screen. And the Keyboard! It is different from any keyboard I have ever used The light is bright, the font is nice and big. Like an old keyboard re-imagined! That is kinda cool. If I had picked a slightly more matte screen texture, this thing would be hitting it out of the park and all for a lowish price since I did not choose a discrete video card.