HP slashes Envy 13 ultraportable to $999

By Geoff Duncan Published December 29, 2010

Following on the heels of Dell, computer maker Hewlett-Packard has decided to drop the price on its Envy 13 ultraportable notebook computer to $999 (after a $450 instant rebate), hoping to attract previously indecisive buyers before the company, in all likelihood, begins to roll out new traditional and ultraportable notebooks in 2011. Like the Dell Adamo, the HP Envy 13 was introduced more than a year ago as a direct rival to the likes of the Apple MacBook Air, and features a sleek aluminum case, a total weight under 4 pounds, and measures just 0.8 inches thick.

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The envy 13 features a Intel Core 2 Duo CPu running at 1.6 GHz, a 13.1-inch 1,366 by 768-pixel display driven by ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 graphics with 512 MB of video memory, a 250 GB hard disk drive, and 3 GB of RAM. The system also features 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi wireless networking, gigabit Ethernet, 2 USB 2.0 ports, and the Beats audio system—although the Envy 13 lacks a built-in optical drive, it ships with an external SuperMulti DVD±RW drive. It ships with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

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Both Dell’s and HP’s moves to discount ultrathin notebooks immediately just as the end-of-year buying season concludes may be an indication that both companies are looking to move as much inventory as possible prior to introducing new systems—and with CES just around the corner in January, both companies may be relying on price tags to attract attention.

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This HP Envy laptop is $420 off in HP’s version of Prime Day

The opened HP Envy 17t-da000 with an abstract background.

It's safe to say that laptops that cost just over $1,000 usually exist somewhere in the mid to upper-mid-range laptop space. They aren't the super cheap laptops under $700 that you'll mostly use for browsing and travel. At the same time, they aren't dedicated gaming laptops that are ready to play today's biggest games with above par graphical settings (though you can game one them). In other words, they're pretty average laptops. But the four-digit price is still something difficult to stomach. That's why this deal on an HP Envy that would normal cost $1,300 but now costs $880 is so initially appealing. In addition to saving you $420, it just feels right. Tap the button below to check it out for yourself or keep reading to see why we think this deal is more than just feels.

Why you should buy the HP Envy Laptop 17t-da000
This HP Envy laptop, the 17t-da000, is a Windows 11 Home laptop with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, though there are notably options to up the memory to 32GB of RAM and increase the storage to 1TB or 2TB. According to our laptop buying guide, 16GB of RAM is actually in the "sweet spot" for the current year, filling in what used to be the 8GB slot. In other words, the 16GB variation should feel about the same at 8GB did to you several years ago. Unless you're doing content creation or use your laptop with intense software and multiple high-powered applications at the same time, you shouldn't need 32GB of RAM. The HP Envy Laptop 17t-da000 has a relatively large 17.3 inch display, which gives it enough room in the bottom half of the chassis to include a full keyboard with numpad, and displays in 1080p.

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Best Buy just discounted this HP 2-in-1 laptop from $880 to $550

The HP ENVY x360 14-Inch 2-in-1 with a menu open.

If you tend to commute a lot, then you'll likely want a smaller laptop that's easy to carry and is well-built, so you don't have to constantly worry about babying it. One great option is the HP Envy 2-in-1 14, a lightweight yet powerful 2-in-1 laptop that's perfect for those who need a little bit more out of their smaller laptop than just the basics. Even better, while it usually goes for $880, you can grab it now from Best Buy for just $550, making it one of the best laptops you can grab for that price.

Why you should buy the HP Envy 2-in-1 14
This small 14-inch laptop runs a 1920 x 1200 resolution, which is actually quite perfect for its size since there's a much better pixel density than with larger screens; plus, it's touch-enabled and can hit 300 nits of peak brightness. At just 0.67 inches thick, it's incredibly small for what it has to offer, and the 3.08 pounds of weight make it easy to slip in a bag and carry it around with you all day without feeling like you're lugging around a brick. It also has some reasonably good battery life, although the more impressive thing is that you can fast charge it up to 50% of the battery capacity in 30 minutes, so if you're always on the go, this is a good solution.

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Best Buy dropped the price of this HP Envy laptop from $920 to $552

The HP Envy x360 15.6 2023 tent view.

For those who are planning to buy a laptop for work or school, you may want to check out 2-in-1 laptop deals so that you can get more versatility from your new device. We highly recommend the HP Envy x360, which is on sale from Best Buy with a $368 discount that pulls its price down to $552 from $920 originally. If you're interested in taking advantage of this offer, you're going to have be quick in completing your purchase because we're not sure if it will still be available tomorrow.

Why you should buy the HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop
A 2-in-1 laptop combines the convenience of a tablet's touchscreen and the utility of a laptop's keyboard, according to our laptop buying guide. These are the benefits of the HP Envy x360, which can easily transform between tablet mode and laptop mode through the 360-degree hinges that attach its body to its 15.6-inch display with Full HD resolution. You also have the option of going into tent mode when you're giving presentations or when you want to watch streaming shows without getting distracted by the keyboard.