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HP Envy Ultrabook i5 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 13.3" $701 Shipped + Receive $120 Store Credit @ TGG

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HP Envy Ultrabook i5 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 13.3" $701 Shipped + Receive $120 Store Credit @ TGG
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highdealer on 26/06/2013 - 12:17 thegoodguys.com.au (4708 clicks)
Last edited 26/06/2013 - 13:37 by 1 other user

The Good Guys is having a 20% off all HP laptop in conjunction with their cyber cash back offer.
This proper HP ultra book is only $699 + $2 delivery fee.
The HP Envy Spectre TX come with:

13.3" Screen
3rd Generation Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7GHz CPU
4GB RAM
128GB SSD
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n + Bluetooth
Intel UMA Shared Graphics
4-Cell Battery
Windows 8 Standard Edition
backlit keyboard
Only 1.42 kg

You pay $701 but also get $120 store credit for next purchase.

You can also get the HP PAVILLION 15-B010TX Sleek Book for $557 Delivered
Intel 3rd Gen Core i5-3317U1.7GHz (Turbo2.6GHz)
4GB RAM
500GBSATA
15.6”LEDScreen
NvidiaGT630M 2GB Dedicated Graphic
Webcam,2.1kg,WiFiN,HDMI,USB3.0,CardReader
Windows 8 64bit
http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/buyonline/Hewlett_Packard_Pavi…
You also get $120 store credit with this model.

Also worth noticing is the Xperia Z for $599 which also qualify for a $120 store credit.
http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/buyonline/Sony_XPERIA_Z_-_Unlo…

Store Credit expire in one month but you can use store credit to buy gift voucher to make it last 1 year.
You will also be able to claim TRS on the full purchase price, which make this an even sweeter deal

Power User: Changed title (and Sony description) to reflect that you get Store Credit, not Cash Back

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  • ffysn on 26/06/2013 - 12:38

    Any review on this ultrabook? good or average?

  • leetec on 26/06/2013 - 12:42
    -4

    Very good price for a real ultrabook, but need to spend more to install Win7

    • highdealer on 26/06/2013 - 12:48
      +5

      You can use classic shell to have old window interface

  • notbad on 26/06/2013 - 12:46

    excellent price.
    Have this as a work laptop and would pay that for sure.
    Actually might get the same one for the mrs…. hmmmmmm

    • sahat on 26/06/2013 - 14:47

      Hi notbad,
      Are you talking about HP Envy or HP Pavilion ?

      • notbad on 26/06/2013 - 21:31

        talking about the envy.
        touchpad is a bit glitchy ( although most times i use a mouse anyway)
        does get warm at times but not a deal breaker

        • sahat on 27/06/2013 - 12:07

          Thanks

  • aec on 26/06/2013 - 13:07
    -3

    it is a HP.

    • danj303 on 26/06/2013 - 13:08
      +1

      Yes it is.. And?

      • aec on 26/06/2013 - 13:12
        +8

        good luck!

  • boretentsu on 26/06/2013 - 13:09

    The Spectre XT looks like the successor to the Folio 13 which I have from last year's deals and I absolutely love that one as a business laptop.

    While not as good as the Folio 13 $600 pricetag with additional powerbuy cashback, it's definitely something I would buy if I needed a laptop now even in spite of Haswells being released soon. Plus you have the $120 TGG credit.

    • highdealer on 26/06/2013 - 13:13
      +3

      How is this relevant to this post?

      • EnALup on 26/06/2013 - 19:56

        HP is a bit better than Acer.

    • highdealer on 26/06/2013 - 13:20
      +2

      This post is about a HP laptop sale. Nothing to do with any acer laptop.
      And for your information the acer s3 is still $694 with $99 cash back from acer and $120 store credit.
      http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/buyonline/Acer_S3-391_Core_i5_…

        • highdealer on 26/06/2013 - 14:34
          +9

          You mock HP laptop but suggest an Acer as an alternative?

        • aec on 27/06/2013 - 13:30
          -2

          acer is $100 cheaper. acer is not worse than HP.

        • sahat on 27/06/2013 - 14:34

          There is an article release on 19 Jan 2013 which show laptop reliability as below:

          Apple: 19%
Dell: 12%
Asus: 11%
HP: 11%
Acer: 9%
Lenovo: 9%
Toshiba: 9%
Samsung: 7%
Sony: 6%
Alienware: 3%
Fujitsu: 1%
MSI: 1%
Panasonic: 1%

          Source: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/buying-advice/laptop/3419512/most…

        • aec on 27/06/2013 - 16:31
          -2

          next time do NOT forget to copy/paste the comments from real people.

          read the comment:

          Dell and HP… What a joke.
          14 •Reply•Share ›

          Maizenbluedoc Kamille • 4 months ago
          Every article rates different machines as best. Someone is not telling the truth.
          4 •Reply•Share ›

          JDH-ITGuy Kamille • 3 months ago
          I agree working in the business of laptop and desktop PC repair myself id say HP, Dell and Toshiba were the worst Lenovo, Apple and Fujitsu are pretty good.
          2 •Reply•Share ›

          colin mcdermott JDH-ITGuy • 25 days ago −
          I can agree with Lenovo and Apple. I have brought many reconditioned Lenovo laptops and have found them to be quite sturdy. Dell seem to be a little more flimsy but are easy to repair.

          Toshiba, how low you have fallen.

  • butter on 26/06/2013 - 13:21

    how do we get the $120 credit?

    It doesnt mention it on the website?

    • highdealer on 26/06/2013 - 13:24
      +2

      Sorry, i forgot to add that you have to buy online to get store credit
      More info here
      http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/108021
      I assume most ozbargainer would know about this since it was on the front page but apparently not.

    • danj303 on 26/06/2013 - 13:27

      Details are here: http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/buyonline/ContentDisplayView?cm_sp=Homepage--Banner--CyberCashback&emsName=Promo_12

  • Stopback on 26/06/2013 - 13:50

    Anyone know what the Intel UMA Shared Graphics means capability wise?

    • Zarcady on 26/06/2013 - 13:59
      +6

      Shit.

    • IamEzza on 27/06/2013 - 02:53

      Here is the CPU info: http://ark.intel.com/products/65707

      It actually has Intel® HD Graphics 4000
      So completely fine for normal desktop use, watching videos, flash games etc.
      Totally useless for playing most modern 3d games.

      • tdonovic on 27/06/2013 - 11:00

        I can play CS:GO at 1280x800 at high everything and 4xmsaa and 4x filtering and it is lag free. I am on a MBP 13" with HD4000. Whilst the graphics clocks can go a bit higher as it is a standard voltage processor, I get the feeling the the windows drivers may make up for some of that.

  • timlim on 26/06/2013 - 13:59

    Hi can anyone help comment on this website? Why are they selling ultra series 9 for so cheap?

    http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/category/laptops-macbooks/100…

    • adamm12 on 26/06/2013 - 14:25
      +2

      coz its an online store in Canada?

  • hungerlord on 26/06/2013 - 14:16

    Can anyone find a review page for the HP PAVILLION 15-B010TX? I can't seem to find it on CNET. Or can someone tech-worthy please tell me if it's a good buy? :D

    • kazines on 26/06/2013 - 14:42
      +1

      I have one
      If youre gonna use it as a cheap desktop connected to the power. Go for it

      VGA card is ok if you wanna play games casually but its still bad…

      Battery life is shit. 2-3 hrs average
      It heats up easily…
      Im happy to sell mine for $400 when ive already upgraded the ram LOL

      Just get the ultrabook

      • hungerlord on 27/06/2013 - 02:05

        Thanks for the input, kazines!

  • fookos on 26/06/2013 - 14:30
    +6

    I will never buy another HP laptop/netbook/notebook/ultrabook again - they run hot and are noisy and I just couldn't recommend them after our last experience.

    We also had a very early battery death on the HP - ended up lasting 20 minutes max!

  • ycon on 26/06/2013 - 14:36

    I'm tempted… But the UMA has scared me off on the Envy. The Sleek book's 630M has a ranking of 170 which is quite low also.

    Envy's battery life is only around 4.5 hours, which is lower than most ultra's I think.

  • thelastnoob on 26/06/2013 - 14:37
    +4

    Yes I can testify that hp experiences many heat problems

    • boretentsu on 26/06/2013 - 14:45
      -1

      I've heard the same, which is why you avoid the laptops with discrete graphics

    • OBone on 26/06/2013 - 23:14

      And I thought it was just mine!

  • teeo on 26/06/2013 - 14:47

    how much does this weigh?

    • highdealer on 26/06/2013 - 14:51
      +1

      i put it on the description if you read.
      1.42 kg for the ultrabook
      2.1 kg for the sleekbook

      • teeo on 26/06/2013 - 15:04
        +1

        i ctrl + f'd 'weight' and assumed it wasn't included.
        apologies and thank you!

        • [Deactivated] on 26/06/2013 - 22:40

          Try alt + f4 next time, it does better searches.

      • frewer on 26/06/2013 - 15:11

        nvm

  • Nothing on 26/06/2013 - 15:29

    Check if it's got intel 6235 card then please refer to
    http://communities.intel.com/thread/31090?start=120&tstart=0

    I had intel i7 spectra and having lots of dropouts and never work for me.

  • salem on 26/06/2013 - 15:40

    anyone thrown linux on one of these (the HP Envy Spectre TX, not the fatty)?

  • sahat on 26/06/2013 - 15:51

    It seems the Envy got a good review in JB Hifi website.

    http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/computers-laptops/ultrabooks/…

    • chid on 26/06/2013 - 17:20

      Useless Review.

      1366 x 768 Resolution in case anyone wants to know.

  • ironsword on 26/06/2013 - 17:19

    If battery life is your top priority when choosing laptops, I'd wait until Haswell laptops ultrabooks hit the market. Just as an example, the recently announced Apple MacBook Air (with Haswell) lasts 9-12 hours per charge.

    • chid on 26/06/2013 - 17:21

      I thought this had already hit the market.

      • ironsword on 26/06/2013 - 18:05

        The MacBook Air has but I don't think Windows 8 ultrabooks have.

        edit: fyi Haswell processor models start with a "4" as they are "4th Generation"

    • moyanous on 26/06/2013 - 21:02

      TGG has the Hewlett Packard Envy TS 15-j021TX 15.6in Core i7 Touchscreen Notebook
      with Haswell for $1040. You'll get a $250 store credit with that.

      • rooon on 26/06/2013 - 23:14

        TGG online specs are crap. Where did you find specs?

        • highdealer on 26/06/2013 - 23:33

          you have to google the model number

        • moyanous on 27/06/2013 - 00:15

          The specs are at HP's site. On one page it says "Enjoy … in Full HD", but the specs page says the screen is only 1366 x 768, bummer.

  • j13 on 26/06/2013 - 18:07
    +9

    I have contemplated buying this vs the new macbook air all day, key differences are:

    • HP has half the battery life
    • HP has a crap screen in comparison (non-IPS, 1366 res, glossy, poor viewing angles)
    • HP Performance is slightly lower being 1 generation of CPU/GPU behind and slower SSD
    • No wifi issues with HP, doesn't have 802.11ac compatibility though

    Some reviews - common trends are good performance, good keyboard/trackpad, crap screen, average battery life:
    http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/26/3386438/hp-envy-spectre-xt…
    http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2411050,00.asp
    http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/13/hp-envy-spectre-xt-review…

    I decided that at nearly half the price after store credit I am happy with the disadvantages. At this price point I think it's a great deal. Cheers for posting!

  • mrgeckoz on 26/06/2013 - 20:31

    tempting.
    but personally would never purchase a HP product anymore..
    maybe i will buy this and sell it. lol

    • annoynimous on 26/06/2013 - 20:47
      -2

      why? why tell the community about your brodening tactics, keep it to yourself

      otherwise don't take away from someone whose gonna be using it.

  • YanZZah on 27/06/2013 - 22:23

    Worst experience with the HP products especially the lappys. Raid drives are pain. hitachi drives attached with the system die so often. had envy 6 for 5 months and had trouble with battery, hdd and what not.

    won't recommend HP lappys to anyone.

    stay put ppl.

  • Grob on 28/06/2013 - 15:51

    What is the video card?
    and what can the "cash back" be used for? can we use it to get cash back dropping the price?

  • j13 on 28/06/2013 - 20:30

    Received mine today and quite happy with it overall. Performance is good, screen viewing angles aren't great vertically but otherwise it's not too bad. Really not an issue having low res because the screen itself is quite small. Heat and noise are a non-issue for normal use, yet to try gaming though.

  • ycon on 08/07/2013 - 15:44

    Expired?

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