*HP ENVY 15 (3XXX series) Owners Lounge*

[justinkw1]

Welcome to the ENVY 15 (3XXX series) Owners Lounge!

This owners lounge is a place to meet other ENVY 15 (2011-2012) owners and share useful tips/tricks/mods to get the most satisfying user experience from this entertainment notebook.

If you would like to suggest something that should be added to this post, please PM me.

Notebook Images

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Notebook Information

Please note that this is the late 2011 - early 2012 version of the ENVY 15. A refresh of this series (32XX) is occurring in mid-2012.

The details:

• Aluminum chassis
• Thickness: 1.11 inches
• Weight: 5.79 pounds (or more, depending on configuration)
• Processor (30XX series)
  

  Standard: Intel Core i5-2430M Upgrade 1: Intel Core i7-2670QM Upgrade 2: Intel Core i7-2760QM Upgrade 3: Intel Core i7-2860QM

• Processor (32XX series)
  

  Standard: Intel Core i5-3210M Upgrade 1: Intel Core i7-3610QM Upgrade 2: Intel Core i7-3720QM Upgrade 3: Intel Core i7-3820QM

• Display: 15.6" (diagonal) BrightView Infinity LED
  
  • Standard: 1366 x 768
  • Upgrade: 1920 x 1080
• Memory: Up to 16 GB DDR3 (2 x 8 GB)
• Graphics
  
  • 30XX: AMD Radeon HD 7690M - 1 GB GDDR5 with DisplayPort and HDMI
  • 32XX: AMD Radeon HD 7750M - 1 GB with DisplayPort and HDMI
• Wireless: Intel 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, Intel Wireless Display
• Slot-loading DVD+/-RW drive
• USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Digital Media Reader
• HP TrueVision HD webcam
• HP CoolSense technology
• HP ProtectSmart (3D DriveGuard) technology
• Backlit keyboard
• 2-year standard limited warranty

Reviews

• CNET Asia Review (thanks steelroots7xe)
• HP Envy 15-3000 Benchmarks with AMD 7690M Graphics and SSD
• HP Envy 15-3000 Review (Late 2011 Envy 15) (thanks Andrew)
• HP Envy 15 (late 2011) review | The Verge (thanks asim99)
• HP Envy 15 (2012) Review - Laptopmag.com (thanks asim99)
• HP Envy 15 review (early 2012) -- Engadget
• HP Envy 15 Review - Notebook Reviews by MobileTechReview (thanks tbsk8ter)

Notable Thread Posts

• Settings workaround for Red/Orange display issue on 1920 x 1080 FHD displays

Related Threads

• Drivers - contains the most currently compatible drivers you can use.
• Availability and Purchase Thread - where all the action started.
• HP Coupons - find discounts to make your ENVY purchase that much cheaper.
• The HP Laptop Out-Of-The-Box Guide (Windows 7) - by v3loc1ty2.0
• HP Envy Initial Setup Guide - by Gunny5821
• Current HP Envy & HDX BIOS Releases - grab the latest BIOS release for your ENVY!

HP Resources

• HP ENVY Home Page
• Support, Manuals, and Drivers
• Maintenance & Service Guide - May 2012 (PDF)
• ENVY 15 series - Product Page
• ENVY 15 Showcase
• Getting Started
• HP PartSurfer (ENVY 15-3000)

Other Links

• HP redesigns its Envy laptops, announces the Envy 15, 17 and 17 3D (video) -- Engadget
• HP updates Envy 15, 17 and 17 3D to Ivy Bridge, game and media fans rejoice -- Engadget

[whip_it]

im a..... soon to be owner? lol

[justinkw1]

im a..... soon to be owner? lol

Soon-to-be owners are welcome here too.

Especially the ones that are super excited about getting an ENVY.

[independent1]

My Envy 15 is due to arrive December 22. I'll be sure to do an unboxing and post it here!

[GrimmGreen]

Stoked to join the HP Envy 15 party

[AutoEntropy]

Mine is going to be here December 22nd wooh!

[Lvivkse]

ditto, just got the email

[saber8689]

Any details on the Radiance display?

Whats the Color Gamut?
Is it IPS?

How does it compare with the Envy 14 radiance?

[sylvester711]

Huray, I'm soon to have an Envy too. Estimated ship date: Dec 29th.

[jhl1989]

Could someone here update me on how much heat is emitted compared to the old HP envy? Cause it would sure make me a HP Envy owner.