- Is the HP Envy 17 good for gaming?
- Only for light gaming. The dedicated Nvidia GPU handles older and casual titles at 1080p, but modern games will need settings lowered sharply.
- Can the HP Envy 17 be upgraded?
- Yes. RAM slots and the hard drive bay are accessible, so you can add an SSD or more memory. Swapping the hard drive for an SSD is the single biggest speed improvement.
- Is the 17.3-inch screen too big to carry?
- It is fine as a desk machine but heavy in a backpack. If you commute daily, a 15-inch laptop is easier to live with.
- Does it have an SSD?
- No. This configuration uses a 2 TB 5400 rpm hard drive, which is spacious but much slower than an SSD.
- Is Windows 7 Professional a problem?
- Yes. Windows 7 no longer receives security updates, so plan to upgrade to a supported version of Windows.
- How does it compare with a 15-inch Envy?
- The 17 gives you a bigger screen and a number pad, at the cost of weight and battery life. Internals are similar, so pick based on screen size.
- Where is the HP Envy 17 cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $999.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the HP Envy 17?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Best Buy, Amazon.