HP ENVY 4-1010EA B3Y11EA

76 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Design (19)
Battery (14)
Portability (11)
Value for money (11)
Sound (9)

Negative
Touchpad (2)
Reliability (1)
Resolution (1)
Connectivity (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 76 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the sound and portability. The value for money and battery also get good feedback. The reliability and connectivity get negative views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the HP ENVY 4-1010EA B3Y11EA is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Kif Leswing on 09/18/2012 11:34 PST var ref = docu (ubergizmo.com)

HP Envy 4 Review

Budget laptops, in general, used to be clunky hunks of plastic, more three-dimensional than thin, a collection of loosely grouped computer parts. Because of the recent Ultrabook (Intel's thin-and-fast laptop) craze, even mid-to-low range computers...

This kind of laptop, frankly, feels like a revelation. It wasn’t too long ago that laptops in the $600-$700 range were bulky, assembled without much care to optimize space. In that respect, the HP Envy 4 is a resounding success. There aren’t many...

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by: Scott Stein (cnet.com)

HP Envy Ultrabook 4-1015dx

There was a time, last year or so, when an ultrabook represented a distinct product within a computer line. Now, as is the case with Hewlett-Packard, there are whole lines of ultrabooks. Yes, that makes shopping a little more difficult, but the extra...

The HP Envy 4-1015DX has an aggressive price, a sleek design for a budget laptop, strong battery life, and extras like Bluetooth and a backlit keyboard.

This entry-level configuration has an older, slower Intel Core i3 processor, although HP's site has affordable upgrade options; also, the heavier chassis and lack of DVD drive don't quite make sense.

HP's Envy 4 is an attractive, affordable type of ultrabook with a basic but solid set of features, even if it lacks the speed of more expensive alternatives in our entry-level configuration. Your best bet is to pay more for a faster version, or...

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by: Cory Gunther (slashgear.com)

HP ENVY 4 Ultrabook Review

What we have here today is the shiny new HP ENVY 4 Ultrabook sporting a 3rd gen Intel Core-i5 dual-core processor and of course those Beats Audio speakers. It packs a lot of power under the hood and all folded up will only be about 0.78″ thick, but is...

This isn’t quite as impressive as the Acer Aspire S5 we recently reviewed, but then it’s also much cheaper too. For the mid-range price and great “Ultrabook” specs this will surely make anyone happy for under $800. Overall the The Envy 4 is fairly...

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by: Daniel Berg (laptopmag.com)

HP Envy 4-1030US Ultrabook

The HP Envy 4-1030us is a light and stylish 14-inch Ultrabook with impressive Beats Audio, but it's held back by a single design flaw.

Click to EnlargeFor $799, the HP Envy 4-1030us is a highly portable and stylish Ultrabook that provides snappy performance at a reasonable price. Add to that excellent audio, a comfy backlit keyboard, a cool-running chassis and fairly long battery...

Aug, 2012

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HP Envy 4

In 2006 HP purchased a small but storied computer boutique known as Voodoo. The acquisition was meant to enhance HP's high-performance desktops and laptops, both of which were lagging behind the competition. Both companies put a lot of effort into...

Attractive black-and-red exterior ; Good touchpad ; Excellent sound and useful Beats Audio software ; Above average battery life

Not competitively priced ; Heavy for an Ultrabook ; Lots of bloatware

We like the Envy 4, but it’s obviously priced above the market.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by: Brian Westover (pcmag.com)

HP Envy 4-1043cl

The HP Envy 4-1043cl ultrabook offers plenty of fine features, like Beats Audio, WiDi 2.0, and generous offerings in software and warranty, not to mention a strong performance boost from Intel's latest third-generation processor. Still, we expected a...

Ivy Bridge processor. Beats Audio. Six-month trial of Norton Internet Security. Two-year warranty period. Decent all-around performance

Ho-hum 1,366 by 768 display. Bloatware. Battery life is good, but not great

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by: (toptenreviews.com)

HP Envy 4

The HP Envy 4 offers standard performance, but you can upgrade the processor and graphics card for a little more oomph. Even with the standard equipment, programs load quickly and HD movies look beautiful. This thin and light laptop also knows when to...

The processor and graphics card will run multimedia programs with ease

The trackpad is a little stiff and overly sensitive

This is one of the more powerful ultrabooks. A third generation processor and 4GB of RAM make it easy to multitask.

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Expert review by: (techreviewsource.com)

HP Envy 4-1030us

The HP Envy 4-1030us is a new Ultrabook that caught our eye because of its sleek design, Beats Audio and strong set of internal components. While we were impressed with most of what this new comer had to offer, we were disappointed at a strange design...

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Consumer review by: compgeek101 (newegg.com)

Good But Not Great..

The HP Envy has a sleek design and the Beats audio is an awesome feature. It's super thin and lightweight. I loved the small size and colors. The i5 processor was okay. Not the fastest one out there. My Facebook page had problems loading pictures. But...

The HP Envy that I recieved from my local store had a defective mouse pad. The mouse pad would freeze and lock. Also, My IT guy tried to put Windows 7 Professional on the computer and it came up with a hard drive error. So I took the piece of junk back...

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: Caspianova (newegg.com)

HP ENVY Sleekbook 4

The Beats Audio feature is good addition.

After 2 weeks working with Envy i3 CPU and 8GB memory I’m happy to say it’s a nice Sleekbook. The features on Envy are very good

Keyboard backlit, SD flash, fast startup. HDMI + VGA. LED backlight. Wireless is signal is good. Build solid and it is a fantastic laptop for everyday use and mobile ; Cons: The battery life is good but not 8 hours as indicated its drain fast real...

Jul, 2012

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