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Hey, I just have a question on how this laptop rates among you guys.

HP-Envy M6, 15.6

i5 3rd Gen (with hd 4000)
8GB DDR3
750GB HDD

For $400, is this worth it? Or is there something better I could get with $400. (I'm not too worried about money, just want to know if the specs are worth the cash)

I'm rather proud to claim this as my own, it seems futuristic.


I'm an above the average user, I'll probably get some gaming into it (mw3, black ops)
I plan to work with Vegas, Premiere, and a few other programs.

The GPU quality isn't exactly fabulous, but CPU is pretty impressive.

For me it seems to be a great pick, but that's mostly because my current laptop is low spec compared to this.


So I guess what I'm asking is for current times is this laptop a config? As of right now and the next year or so, will these be above average, or will it be considered low end/ economy level?
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft
    CPU
    i5-3210M
    Motherboard
    m6 1125dx
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD 4000
    Sound Card
    Beats Audio
    Hard Drives
    750GB
    Case
    Hp
    Cooling
    Dry Ice and fridge
    Keyboard
    Sticky
    Mouse
    Dead
    Internet Speed
    Almost hit 2kbps
    Other Info
    I'm trying to get win8 onto iPad as main OS

    Have an Hp Envy Laptop
I'd consider that mid-range, but a good deal for the price. However, I wouldn't plan on gaming with it, or working with those video editing apps. The HDD performance is going to hold those types of apps back, and the GPU, or lack of dedicated one, will hurt gaming performance.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-Z77-UD3H
    Memory
    16 GB Patriot Viper 3 DDR3-1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 470 GTX
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M4 256 GB, WD WD20EFRX 2 TB
    PSU
    OCZ 700W
    Case
    Corsair 300R
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
Certainly seems quite reasonable for a $400 machine. You will be able to game a bit, but don't expect outstanding performance out of the onboard HD4000 graphics.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
So it's safe to say that for $400 this is a great buy?

I looked up most of the reviews online, but they're not really current and up to date. That's why I posted here.
It seemed like a good configuration, but I might just stick with my desktop...

Also:

TopTenREVIEWS

Check that link out...

What do you guys think? Hp-Envy at #1
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft
    CPU
    i5-3210M
    Motherboard
    m6 1125dx
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD 4000
    Sound Card
    Beats Audio
    Hard Drives
    750GB
    Case
    Hp
    Cooling
    Dry Ice and fridge
    Keyboard
    Sticky
    Mouse
    Dead
    Internet Speed
    Almost hit 2kbps
    Other Info
    I'm trying to get win8 onto iPad as main OS

    Have an Hp Envy Laptop
I'd consider that mid-range, but a good deal for the price. However, I wouldn't plan on gaming with it, or working with those video editing apps. The HDD performance is going to hold those types of apps back, and the GPU, or lack of dedicated one, will hurt gaming performance.



Swapping an SSD for the HDD should do the trick right?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft
    CPU
    i5-3210M
    Motherboard
    m6 1125dx
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD 4000
    Sound Card
    Beats Audio
    Hard Drives
    750GB
    Case
    Hp
    Cooling
    Dry Ice and fridge
    Keyboard
    Sticky
    Mouse
    Dead
    Internet Speed
    Almost hit 2kbps
    Other Info
    I'm trying to get win8 onto iPad as main OS

    Have an Hp Envy Laptop
That would certainly speed up your app performance, yes. My wife has an Inspiron 15R that she uses for her digital photo work. I upgraded her internal to an SSD, and stuck her 500 GB drive in an external enclosure (USB/eSATA) so she had access to old projects and files, without filling up her SSD.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-Z77-UD3H
    Memory
    16 GB Patriot Viper 3 DDR3-1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 470 GTX
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M4 256 GB, WD WD20EFRX 2 TB
    PSU
    OCZ 700W
    Case
    Corsair 300R
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
Thanks, I've been looking around at SSD's and it's insane how much cheaper they are now!:what:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft
    CPU
    i5-3210M
    Motherboard
    m6 1125dx
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD 4000
    Sound Card
    Beats Audio
    Hard Drives
    750GB
    Case
    Hp
    Cooling
    Dry Ice and fridge
    Keyboard
    Sticky
    Mouse
    Dead
    Internet Speed
    Almost hit 2kbps
    Other Info
    I'm trying to get win8 onto iPad as main OS

    Have an Hp Envy Laptop
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