HP ENVY 17t-3200 3D Edition Notebook PC - $1049 AC - LOADED

I paid 1500 for this laptop from sears. It has an 80gb msata (not sure this one does) but the radeon is a better gaming card.

FYI you cant disable the ati gpu and use hd4000 to save power; widi no go either but I still like my laptop... the ivy bridge is fast.

Thanks OP! I was waiting for such deal and ordered one...

BTW, shipping is not free, its $9.99 additional...!

Other than gaming, what advantages does one have with the dedicated graphics card? Photo/video editing, or is that more based on processor speed? You allow the PC's memory to do more, while dedicated memory for gaming, but you dont hear of anything else but gaming on these threads.

Quote from blackblaze : Other than gaming, what advantages does one have with the dedicated graphics card? Photo/video editing, or is that more based on processor speed? You allow the PC's memory to do more, while dedicated memory for gaming, but you dont hear of anything else but gaming on these threads.

As a general rule, photo/video editing uses CPU, but CS6 can use some GPU (see here [adobe.com] and here [nvidia.com] for details), but I doubt that discrete graphics will make a HUGE difference in these cases. As far as what you can use it for - you can assign transcoding software to use GPU instead of CPU to crunch your files, which does go a lot quicker. In the end, it's a rather niche application anyway. Discrete video really doesn't make a discernable difference for anything outside of gaming for typical use (at least not with an IGP as capable as HD 4000... my old dell with a GMA 3000 struggles to display TIFF files larger than 1 MB!)

oh HELL no I bought this same set up for 1300 without the 3d!

WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got it 2 months ago too. uugghhh

1St comment wins, have you ever ben near far as ever to be see the blues

Quote from toothpick : Meh... seems like an average deal. I scored this deal this morning using the Dell 20% off outlet coupon. It's still available if you watch the outlet closely Item Description: -- Dell Outlet Inspiron 17R Special Edition Laptop Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium Unit Price: $879.00 Quantity: 1 -- Nvidia GeForce GT 650M 2GB -- 32GB SSDR mSATA Card -- 8X Tray Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) -- 17.3 Inch Full High Definition (1080p) LED Display with Anti-Glare -- Dell Backlit Keyboard with Multi-touch Touchpad, English-Int'l -- 1 TB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive -- Processor: Intel Core 3rd Generation i7-3610QM Processor (2.30GHz) -- Intel Centrino Wireless 2230, 2x2 bgn + Bluetooth -- 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1600MHz (2 DIMMs) -- Scratch & Dent -- Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Service Pack 1 -- Aluminium -- 6 Cell Lithium-Ion Primary Battery -- Save 20% on all Dell Outlet XPS AIO and Inspiron laptops with this coupon! - $175.80 Total Price: $703.20 + TAX

If you got an IPS screen with that its a pretty good deal. If not I would still prefer the HP. 300 for IPS, better build quality, and dont have to stalk the outlet.

Quote from rkx : If you got an IPS screen with that its a pretty good deal. If not I would still prefer the HP. 300 for IPS, better build quality, and dont have to stalk the outlet.

No dell laptop has an IPS screen.

Is this a glossy or matte scree?

This is a price error!!!! Better get on it quick!

Read my story before you get one.
(I got both HP Envy 3200, Ivy i7 3 Gen and HP Envy 2nd Gen Sandy i5)

Got the 2nd gen Envy last year (2011 Sept), has VARIOUS software and hardware issues. Software don't work, the build quality is way below sub par. i.e. I have never seen a laptop has gaps around the chasis before I got this "Premium" laptop.

Contacted HP customer care and going back and forth with hundreds of phone calls over a 6 months span and my laptop gone back for repair 2 times (one time the tech guy even lied about he fixed it but nothing has seems to be done.) Hp finally agreed to send me a replacement.

They send me the 3 Gen HP Envy (same look as today) with the sandy i5. It arrived Death_on_Arrival DOA!!!!! and that's already 8 months after my initial complaint.

This time the customer care agreed to send me another one right the way and gave me the Ivy i7 since they don't carry Sandy i5 for the Envy line anymore. (Some of you might think, wow! that's great! HP gave you an update for free! but for my side of the story, I paid HP the premium for "not" having a functional computer to use for over 9 months.)

After another month, the New HP Envy arrived with Ivy i7. I noticed there's a small piece of hair at the lower bottom of the screen. The chassis is uneven along the edges. But hey , i really needed a laptop to use since I don't have one for 9 months. So, after I carefully testing the laptop has no other issue, I kept it without calling in.

After I used the laptop for 3 weeks, the laptop pop open on the upper left corner right next to the dvd entrance when I lift the laptop just holding the lower left corner. A laptop POP Open just by holding it, Fxxk me!

This Will be my last HP purchase forever. And you'll be the judge of your purchase.

Btw, a friend of mine just got his two weeks ago and the screen just went dead yesterday. He asked me what to do. I only said one thing, "I told you so!"

P.S. I play video and they are not very demanding in terms of CPU n GPU power. But the Envy get SO hot on the upper right corner that Im afraid to play any game on this laptop. I actually did call HP tech support and the rep told me to get one of those fan to put underneath the laptop to cool the machine, classic! On top of that, she told me she has helped "a few" customer to replace their laptop because they played Video game and the Envy got overheated.

Well, brave it or choose something else? you choice.

Quote from blackblaze : so who still makes laptops that have docking station, other than HP and Sony? It would be nice to have a desktop replacement that has a docking station option, or very reliable port replicator, as I haven't seen any well reviewed port replicators recently. , this isn't 2016

fyi, there was a refurbished vaio ultra book a two weeks ago for 750 with 2 256gb ssds on raid.

Quote from toothpick : I'm comparing computer hardware and price. What makes this "Premium"? Hardware wise, The Inspiron has it beat in every way. Price is better too. Weight is the same... So I guess you're talking about the plastic parts? I won't know how it compares there until I have it in hand. But it says it has Aluminum which is better it seems. I've owned an ENVY 17 3D before BTW. It was nice, but i'm a programmer and only care about performance. My favorite laptop I own looks like a business class Thinkpad, FUGLY!!! For me, I only see what electrons see. And they will enjoy the ride on my budget laptop as much, or more than this ENVY. I'm not bashing this deal or the ENVY by any means! Just saying there is a very similar system available for cheaper today. As an alternative. Who doesn't love options?

What makes it premium hardware-wise? That would be the superior screen, keyboard, track pad, audio, blu-ray drive, and graphics. For most people, I'd say those add up to a $350 difference, and you can throw in 3d capabilities and much higher build quality/better look for free. The Envy also has 3 hard drive spaces - not sure how many the Inspiron has.

Quote from ilovegooddeal : Read my story before you get one. (I got both HP Envy 3200, Ivy i7 3 Gen and HP Envy 2nd Gen Sandy i5) Got the 2nd gen Envy last year (2011 Sept), has VARIOUS software and hardware issues. Software don't work, the build quality is way below sub par. i.e. I have never seen a laptop has gaps around the chasis before I got this "Premium" laptop. Contacted HP customer care and going back and forth with hundreds of phone calls over a 6 months span and my laptop gone back for repair 2 times (one time the tech guy even lied about he fixed it but nothing has seems to be done.) Hp finally agreed to send me a replacement. They send me the 3 Gen HP Envy (same look as today) with the sandy i5. It arrived Death_on_Arrival DOA!!!!! and that's already 8 months after my initial complaint. This time the customer care agreed to send me another one right the way and gave me the Ivy i7 since they don't carry Sandy i5 for the Envy line anymore. (Some of you might think, wow! that's great! HP gave you an update for free! but for my side of the story, I paid HP the premium for "not" having a functional computer to use for over 9 months.) After another month, the New HP Envy arrived with Ivy i7. I noticed there's a small piece of hair at the lower bottom of the screen. The chassis is uneven along the edges. But hey , i really needed a laptop to use since I don't have one for 9 months. So, after I carefully testing the laptop has no other issue, I kept it without calling in. After I used the laptop for 3 weeks, the laptop pop open on the upper left corner right next to the dvd entrance when I lift the laptop just holding the lower left corner. A laptop POP Open just by holding it, Fxxk me! This Will be my last HP purchase forever. And you'll be the judge of your purchase. Btw, a friend of mine just got his two weeks ago and the screen just went dead yesterday. He asked me what to do. I only said one thing, "I told you so!" P.S. I play video and they are not very demanding in terms of CPU n GPU power. But the Envy get SO hot on the upper right corner that Im afraid to play any game on this laptop. I actually did call HP tech support and the rep told me to get one of those fan to put underneath the laptop to cool the machine, classic! On top of that, she told me she has helped "a few" customer to replace their laptop because they played Video game and the Envy got overheated. Well, brave it or choose something else? you choice.

Wow! You sound awfully unlucky. I've got a 3rd gen HP Envy 17 (non-3D) and have never had any of the problems you've experienced. I can run Metro 2033 at high settings or Borderlands 2 at near-max settings for 2-3 hours on end in a 75 degree room without any part of the laptop getting noticeably warmer - it's the coolest gaming-capable laptop I've ever used. The only time the CPU temp got over 60-65 degrees celsius was with hardcore Handbrake encoding, and even then with 95%+ CPU usage it didn't go above 80 celsius, though the top corners did get (not uncomfortably) warmer. The chassis of mine is well built without any noticeable seams, and the build quality feels second only to MBPs.

Quote from ilovegooddeal : Read my story before you get one. (I got both HP Envy 3200, Ivy i7 3 Gen and HP Envy 2nd Gen Sandy i5) Got the 2nd gen Envy last year (2011 Sept), has VARIOUS software and hardware issues. Software don't work, the build quality is way below sub par. i.e. I have never seen a laptop has gaps around the chasis before I got this "Premium" laptop. Contacted HP customer care and going back and forth with hundreds of phone calls over a 6 months span and my laptop gone back for repair 2 times (one time the tech guy even lied about he fixed it but nothing has seems to be done.) Hp finally agreed to send me a replacement. They send me the 3 Gen HP Envy (same look as today) with the sandy i5. It arrived Death_on_Arrival DOA!!!!! and that's already 8 months after my initial complaint. This time the customer care agreed to send me another one right the way and gave me the Ivy i7 since they don't carry Sandy i5 for the Envy line anymore. (Some of you might think, wow! that's great! HP gave you an update for free! but for my side of the story, I paid HP the premium for "not" having a functional computer to use for over 9 months.) After another month, the New HP Envy arrived with Ivy i7. I noticed there's a small piece of hair at the lower bottom of the screen. The chassis is uneven along the edges. But hey , i really needed a laptop to use since I don't have one for 9 months. So, after I carefully testing the laptop has no other issue, I kept it without calling in. After I used the laptop for 3 weeks, the laptop pop open on the upper left corner right next to the dvd entrance when I lift the laptop just holding the lower left corner. A laptop POP Open just by holding it, Fxxk me! This Will be my last HP purchase forever. And you'll be the judge of your purchase. Btw, a friend of mine just got his two weeks ago and the screen just went dead yesterday. He asked me what to do. I only said one thing, "I told you so!" P.S. I play video and they are not very demanding in terms of CPU n GPU power. But the Envy get SO hot on the upper right corner that Im afraid to play any game on this laptop. I actually did call HP tech support and the rep told me to get one of those fan to put underneath the laptop to cool the machine, classic! On top of that, she told me she has helped "a few" customer to replace their laptop because they played Video game and the Envy got overheated. Well, brave it or choose something else? you choice.

Stuff like this can happen to anyone with any laptop brand (here's a story on an Asus ex-owner, really long)
Why ASUS doesn't deserve your business. [overclock.net].

I went through 2 laptops (both were HP Pavilion manufactured last year) and they both worked real well. And they were both refurbished.

So the next time you get a laptop be sure to get a used/refurbished one, because they've been tested by the manufacturer or a user and guaranteed to work, and they're cheaper. You're just another victim to bad luck/customer service.