HP Envy 14-2100 14-2130nr QE295UA Review

The Envy 14-2130NR 14.5" Notebook Computer from Hewlett Packard has an etched aluminum finish with carbon relic for a stylish design. The HP TrueVision HD Webcam can capture high quality video and images as well as adjust automatically for low-lit conditions. Built-in Beats Audio and integrated speakers produce amazing sound with studio-quality music so you can listen to songs the way the artist intended you to.
The 14.5" HD BrightView Infinity LED-backlit display provides exceptional brightness and color gamut for optimal image quality. It boasts a 1366 x 768 native resolution, thanks to the AMD Radeon HD 6630 graphics processing unit (GPU). If you would rather go wirelessly, built-in Intel WiDi technology enables you to wirelessly stream your music, photos and videos and other PC content to an HDTV. The system is powered by a quad-core 2.40GHz Intel Core i5-2430QM processor. It can also be pushed to 3.00GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology. It also has 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 750GB hard drive, 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth with WiDi support, a digital media card reader, a mini-DisplayPort and HDMI output. Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) is the installed operating system.
A Display of Excellence
The 14.5" HD BrightView Infinity LED-backlit display of this HP notebook provides an exceptional viewing experience with full-screen views of HD content through the clean, edge-to-edge glass screen. The AMD Radeon HD 6630 graphics processing unit (GPU) has 1GB of dedicated memory and can use the system memory to provide up to a total of 3045MB graphics memory. With a 1366 x 768 native resolution, subtle yet significant refinements elevate the user's experience
Powerful Performance
This HP notebook features a 2nd generation Intel Core i5-2430M processor, which uses its dual cores to produce a CPU speed of 2.40GHz. With 4GB of DDR3 RAM, this HP notebook provides smooth multi-tasking and fast video rendering. Beats Audio
HP sound engineers collaborated with Dr. Dre, will.i.am and InterScope Records founder Jimmy Iovine to deliver the best audio experience available on a notebook computer today. Exclusive to HP computers, this notebook has integrated speakers with built-in Beats Audio technology. Beats Audio improves sound quality by eliminating electronic background noise, going from mute to maximum volume without flattening out the sound, adding powerful amplifiers for full-bodied sound and a bass boost button for to pump up volume even more. Going Green in Style
Enjoy an etched aluminum finish with carbon relic on this HP notebook. Speaking of green, this HP notebook is Energy Star certified and EPEAT Silver registered for excellent energy efficiency. It also has a mercury-free LED display, arsenic-free display glass and free recycling for your old computer hardware to promote a green, eco-friendly lifestyle
Stay Connected
A built-in HP TrueVision HD Webcam with an integrated microphone puts you face-to-face with friends or colleagues. Capture high quality HD videos or photos and send them to friends or post them on Facebook. HP notebooks are engineered to meet select US Department of Defense standards for equipment used in combat to help ensure they survive extreme conditions for high temperature, humidity, shock and vibration.

HP Envy 14-2100 14-2130nr QE295UA Specifications

Performance
Processor 2.40GHz Intel Core i5-2430M
Cache Not Specified By Manufacturer
System Bus None
Memory Type: 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Installed: 4GB
Capacity: 16GB
Graphics Card Type: Dedicated
Installed: AMD Radeon HD 6630 with 1GB DDR3 SDRAM Dedicated and up to 3045GB Shared Graphics Memory

Display
Type Widescreen
Size 14.5"
Backlight LED
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Finish Not Specified By Manufacturer
Native Resolution 1366 x 768

Storage
Hard Drive Installed: 750GB 7200rpm
Optical Drive SuperMulti DVD Burner

Input/Output Connectors
Ports 1x USB 3.0 (A)
2x USB 2.0 (A)
Display 1x HDMI
1x Mini DisplayPort
Audio 1x Integrated Stereo Speakers
1x Integrated Microphone
1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Expansion Slots None
Flash Media Slot 1x SD
1x MMC 1

Communications
Network 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Yes
Webcam Yes

General
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Security Power-On Password, Accepts 3rd Party Security Lock Devices, Kensington Lock Slot
Keyboard Type: Full-Size
Features: Backlight
Pointing Device TouchPad with On/Off Button
Battery 8-Cell External Lithium-Ion Providing up to 5.5 Hours per Charge (59Wh)
Power Requirements Not Specified By Manufacturer
Dimensions (WxHxD) 9.33 x 1.18 x 14.01' / 284.38 x 35.97 x 427.02 cm
Weight 5.53 lb / 2.51 kg

HP Envy 14-2100 14-2130nr QE295UA 14.5 LED Notebook Core i5 i5-2430M 2.4GHz 4GB DDR3 750GB HDD DVD-Writer AMD Radeon HD 6630 Intel HD 3000 802.11a/g/n Bluetooth Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit   HP $852.79