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Refurbished HP Envy Laptop: Ultra 7 155U, 17.3" 4K IPS, 16GB RAM, RTX 3050

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Prycedin via eBay has HP Envy 17-cw1087nr 17.3" 4K Laptop (Refurbished) on sale for $778. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 155U 12-Core Processor
  • 17.3" 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 IPS 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 Glass Display
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (4 GB GDDR6 dedicated)
  • 16GB DDR5-5600 MT/s (2x8GB)
  • 1TB PCIe® NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
  • Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • 100W USB Type-C Charging
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C 40Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1, HP Sleep and Charge)
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x Headphone/microphone combo

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Prycedin via eBay has HP Envy 17-cw1087nr 17.3" 4K Laptop (Refurbished) on sale for $778. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 155U 12-Core Processor
  • 17.3" 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 IPS 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 Glass Display
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (4 GB GDDR6 dedicated)
  • 16GB DDR5-5600 MT/s (2x8GB)
  • 1TB PCIe® NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
  • Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • 100W USB Type-C Charging
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C 40Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1, HP Sleep and Charge)
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x Headphone/microphone combo

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l0l
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HP laptops, particularly 17 laptops, regardless of lines, have high failure rates at hinges. I had 2 in the past 4 years, both broke in two years. Never HP laptop again. This is what I got from Perplexity:
Yes, hinge breakage appears to be a common and recurring issue for HP 17-inch laptops, as well as other HP laptop models. This problem has been reported by numerous users and seems to stem from a design flaw rather than user mishandling.

Key points regarding this issue:

1. Widespread problem: Many users have reported hinge failures on various HP laptop models, including the Envy, Pavilion, and other 17-inch models.

2. Design flaw: The issue appears to be caused by weak plastic components used to anchor the metal hinges, which can't withstand the stress of normal usage over time.

3. Premature failure: Users report hinges breaking after only months of use, often just outside the warranty period.

4. Costly repairs: When the hinges fail, they often cause additional damage to the laptop's casing and screen, leading to expensive repairs.

5. Inadequate customer support: Many users have reported frustration with HP's customer service, citing denial of the issue, refusal to cover repairs under warranty, and lack of responsiveness.

6. Ongoing problem: Despite being aware of this issue for years, HP appears to have not adequately addressed the root cause of the hinge failures.

While some users have attempted DIY repairs using epoxy or replacement parts, these solutions are often temporary and don't address the underlying design issue. The prevalence of this problem suggests that potential buyers of HP 17-inch laptops should be aware of this risk before making a purchase.

Citations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ben6BUI_Y6c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_py52anT8T0
https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/8293461
https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/7448214
https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/8963024
https://www.classaction.org/blog/...-to-defect
https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/8255728
https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/7036976
https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/8710424
https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/8864541

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Jan 4, 2025
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zhamilton05
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Fascinating machine! I didn't even know HP made this. More pixels on a 17-in screen is definitely a good thing, and the screen looks solid overall even though it's not OLED or high refresh rate. If this had a 4050, you could see it being a great Windows desktop machine for a lot of content creators. But that 3050 is going to struggle with heavy video editing, and certainly wouldn't be for more than casual gaming.
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dustindhansen
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Doesn't have 4 wheel drive. I'm out.
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fgyygtdd4
Jan 4, 2025
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What's battery life on this gonna be? 55wh battery seems small for 4k 17"?
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ThriftyDime1549
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How good is this deal tnx
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l0l
Jan 4, 2025
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank l0l

HP laptops, particularly 17 laptops, regardless of lines, have high failure rates at hinges. I had 2 in the past 4 years, both broke in two years. Never HP laptop again. This is what I got from Perplexity:
Yes, hinge breakage appears to be a common and recurring issue for HP 17-inch laptops, as well as other HP laptop models. This problem has been reported by numerous users and seems to stem from a design flaw rather than user mishandling[1][3][6].

Key points regarding this issue:

1. Widespread problem: Many users have reported hinge failures on various HP laptop models, including the Envy, Pavilion, and other 17-inch models[6].

2. Design flaw: The issue appears to be caused by weak plastic components used to anchor the metal hinges, which can't withstand the stress of normal usage over time[6].

3. Premature failure: Users report hinges breaking after only months of use, often just outside the warranty period[3][6].

4. Costly repairs: When the hinges fail, they often cause additional damage to the laptop's casing and screen, leading to expensive repairs[7][10].

5. Inadequate customer support: Many users have reported frustration with HP's customer service, citing denial of the issue, refusal to cover repairs under warranty, and lack of responsiveness[3][5].

6. Ongoing problem: Despite being aware of this issue for years, HP appears to have not adequately addressed the root cause of the hinge failures[3][4].

While some users have attempted DIY repairs using epoxy or replacement parts, these solutions are often temporary and don't address the underlying design issue[7][8]. The prevalence of this problem suggests that potential buyers of HP 17-inch laptops should be aware of this risk before making a purchase.

Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ben6BUI_Y6c
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_py52anT8T0
[3] https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/8293461
[4] https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/7448214
[5] https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/8963024
[6] https://www.classaction.org/blog/...-to-defect
[7] https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/8255728
[8] https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/7036976
[9] https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/8710424
[10] https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/8864541
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slomustang50
Jan 5, 2025
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Have had my Envy 15 inch for about 5 years with no issues. 17" 4K at this price is tempting.
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imhighblood
Jan 6, 2025
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What is the risk given it has a 2 year warranty?

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l0l
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Quote from imhighblood :
What is the risk given it has a 2 year warranty?
Both of my HP 17" laptops broke shortly after 2 years. My last one was bought Sept 2022, and broke last month. Now I got an Asus 17" because the Asus screen can open up 180 degrees, while HP only opens up about 120 degrees. Every time you open up the lid, you tend to adjust the viewing angle by pushing the screen to the limit of the hinges. And the stresses to the hinges build up and eventually break them.

Now, if you are thinking about having an "accident" right before the end of the warranty, I think that you should read the warranty in detail. There may be two problems: 1. Hinge breakages may not be considered as "normal" wear-and-tear. 2. Even if you argue successfully, they may just give you a check for the residual value of a two-year-old laptop; less than $100.
Last edited by l0l January 6, 2025 at 05:11 AM.
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Quote from l0l :
HP laptops, particularly 17 laptops, regardless of lines, have high failure rates at hinges. I had 2 in the past 4 years, both broke in two years. Never HP laptop again. This is what I got from Perplexity:
Yes, hinge breakage appears to be a common and recurring issue for HP 17-inch laptops, as well as other HP laptop models. This problem has been reported by numerous users and seems to stem from a design flaw rather than user mishandling[1][3][6].

Key points regarding this issue:

1. Widespread problem: Many users have reported hinge failures on various HP laptop models, including the Envy, Pavilion, and other 17-inch models[6].

2. Design flaw: The issue appears to be caused by weak plastic components used to anchor the metal hinges, which can't withstand the stress of normal usage over time[6].

3. Premature failure: Users report hinges breaking after only months of use, often just outside the warranty period[3][6].

4. Costly repairs: When the hinges fail, they often cause additional damage to the laptop's casing and screen, leading to expensive repairs[7][10].

5. Inadequate customer support: Many users have reported frustration with HP's customer service, citing denial of the issue, refusal to cover repairs under warranty, and lack of responsiveness[3][5].

6. Ongoing problem: Despite being aware of this issue for years, HP appears to have not adequately addressed the root cause of the hinge failures[3][4].

While some users have attempted DIY repairs using epoxy or replacement parts, these solutions are often temporary and don't address the underlying design issue[7][8]. The prevalence of this problem suggests that potential buyers of HP 17-inch laptops should be aware of this risk before making a purchase.

Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ben6BUI_Y6c
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_py52anT8T0
[3] https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/8293461 [hp.com]
[4] https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/7448214 [hp.com]
[5] https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/8963024 [hp.com]
[6] https://www.classaction.org/blog/...-to-defect [classaction.org]
[7] https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/8255728 [hp.com]
[8] https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/7036976 [hp.com]
[9] https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/8710424 [hp.com]
[10] https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Not...-p/8864541 [hp.com]
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TsHn
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Only if it had 120hz
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lc49
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No dvd drive?
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Quote from slomustang50 :
Have had my Envy 15 inch for about 5 years with no issues. 17" 4K at this price is tempting.
Same, we've had 5 HP laptops including Envys and 2-in-1s and have never once had hinge issues. And if you want peace of mind anyway just get the 3yr extended warranty from HP for $100-120 that is fully refundable at the end if you don't end up filing a claim. Covers accidents drops and spills too. I've got a few of my extended warranties 100% refunded at the end. The Envy I'm using right now is 3 years old and the hinges are fine:

Jan 7, 2025
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awid
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Lots of good laptop deals lately but none of these premium 4k displays are touchscreen. annoying
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Quote from awid :
Lots of good laptop deals lately but none of these premium 4k displays are touchscreen. annoying
If you find one, let me know. You're right a touch screen at these specs and price point would be best. I'd go 100/200 more for it

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5.55lbs, my god!

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