Sponsored: HP ENVY 4 Notebook Review & Giveaway!

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HP Envy 4 Ultrabook in Black/Silver

The HP ENVY 4 Ultrabook | Click photo to enlarge.

With the fall semester rapidly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about back to school shopping. And whether you’re attending college for the first time or returning for another year, there’s no back-to-school purchase more important than a good computer.

To celebrate back-to-school season, our fabulous friends at HP let us test drive one of their hottest notebooks, the HP ENVY 4, and we’re officially smitten.

Read on to learn all about this stylish back-to-school essential AND enter to win one of your very own!

All About the HP ENVY 4 Ultrabook

HP Envy 4 - back view

Here at CF, we’re pretty discerning notebook shoppers: We not only want a computer that’s fast, powerful, and lightweight, but we want it to be stylish, too. (If we’re staring at it for hours a day, it better look good!) Suffice to say that most laptops we’ve tested have not fit the bill.

But as soon as we saw the HP ENVY 4, we knew this was an exception. Not only does this computer exceed our tech requirements, but it more than fulfills the style quotient. Let’s break it down:

Tech Specs:

Let’s face it: the perfect computer for college needs to perform. Whether you’re editing a presentation, typing your thesis, or just browsing Facebook, your laptop needs to handle it all with ease.

Unlike other ultra-thin laptops we’ve tested, the ENVY 4 is incredibly responsive. Boasting an Intel® Core™ i5-3317U 1.7 GHz processor and 4 GB of RAM (upgradable to 16 GB), it can handle anything. Plus, with a 500 GB hard drive, there’s more than enough space for your notes, music, photos, and more.

Design:

As mentioned earlier, we expect our gadgets to be as stylish as they are functional. And the ENVY 4 is total eye-candy: With a gorgeous, shiny brushed metal design, backlit keyboard, and ultra thin (.78 in) profile, it’s incredibly chic. While we prefer the sparkle of the silver model (above), the ENVY 4 also comes in Louboutin-esque black and red, if that’s more your style.

Special Features:

Finally, the ENVY 4 is packed with features that make it perfect for college students. Here’s a quick sampling:

  • Equipped with Beats Audio™, dual speakers, and a subwoofer – music sounds amazing on the ENVY 4.
  • Weighing just 3.86 lbs, and with over 7 hours of battery life, it’s ideal for toting around campus.
  • Equipped with HP ProtectSmart, which senses motion and secures your data, so you won’t lose everything if you accidentally drop it.
  • HP CoolSense technology automatically adjusts your notebook’s temperature based on usage and conditions – no more overheating or burnt legs while wearing shorts! (The latter has happened to us.)

Enter to Win an HP ENVY 4!

Now that you know the HP ENVY 4, here’s your chance to snag one: One lucky CF reader will win an HP ENVY 4 in Black/Silver, pictured above.

Entering is easy – just leave a comment on this post and tell us… What’s on your back-to-school shopping list? Be specific! Are you seeking out the perfect pair of leopard flats? New dresses, perhaps? Furniture for your dorm room? The perfect black leather tote? Anything goes, so have fun and tell us what you’re coveting for back-to-campus!

Make sure to include your real email address in the “email” section of the form so we can contact you if you win.

Giveaway Rules & Eligiblity

This giveaway is open to CF readers in the U.S. only. Only one entry per person/computer, please. Those who try to enter more than once will have all their entries deleted.

You have until Monday, August 20th at 10:00 AM Eastern to enter, at which time we’ll randomly choose a winner from all eligible entries and announce their name on our Facebook page and Twitter.

Thanks to our friends at HP for their generosity and best of luck!

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by HP. The opinions, as always, are our own. For more information, see our disclosure page.

526 thoughts on “Sponsored: HP ENVY 4 Notebook Review & Giveaway!”

  1. My Back to School Shopping List 2012:
    1. A pair of lavender skinny jeans
    2. Two moto jackets: one neutral, one bright
    3. Cognac-colored oxfords
    4. Black 3-layered fringe boots
    5. Comfy oversized sweaters

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  2. Back to School List:

    1. Black Skinny Belt
    2. Nike Livestrong Sports Bra in Black
    3. Faux Leather Pencil Skirt
    4. Faux Leather Circle Skirt
    5. Floral Doc Marten Ankle Boots

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  3. list:
    1) new camera (nikon)
    2) dorm decor
    3) michael kors flats
    4) fall moccasins
    5) hopefully the iphone5!!
    6) michael kors winter boots
    7) fall colors essie nail polishes <3
    8) finally…vera bradley handbag for my books

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  4. Leather messenger bag
    flat-heeled boots
    $’s for expensive books!
    cotton hoodie
    jeans
    lots of expensive pens

    Reply
  5. What I Want ?

    1. Boots with a lil heel
    2. Chambray Button up
    3. Blazer
    4. Form fitting Pants/Jeans
    5. Leopard Scarf
    6. Graphic Tees
    7. White button up shirt
    8. Gold collar necklace

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  6. List
    – A pair of blue high-waist jeans
    – loafer flats – Black
    – RayBan aviator
    – New comforter set – Queen size
    -Pink or red stilettos
    -3 months subscription to USMLE world

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  7. My Back to School List:

    1. A trench coat
    2. Dresses
    3. Opaque Tights
    4. Cute notebooks
    5. A nice pair of boots!

    Hope I win!

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  8. 1. Shoes! Flats especially.
    2. Tissue paper for making dorm decorations.
    3. Clothing organizers- I have way too much clothing and not enough closet space.
    4. Wooden dowels and spray paint to make rods for hanging bed curtains.
    5. Art storage drawer for supplies under my desk.
    6. Over the shower rack to hang my towels with.

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  9. Shopping list! It’s my senior year so I’ve got pretty much everything already, room-wise. But since I’m living in an apartment this year, I’m hoping to pick up some things for the living space!

    1. String of lantern lights
    2. Mint throw blanket
    3. New flip flops
    4. Mint flats
    5. And a new hair dryer!

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  10. i want to get
    1. a brown leather backpack
    2. floral jeans
    3. dip dyed jean shorts
    4. cute locker accessories
    5. nars laguna bronzer!

    Reply
  11. I’m looking for some fun skirts for school. I’ll also need interesting rain boots once winter comes!

    Reply
  12. I’m seeking maxi skirts/dresses, cute yellow towels for my bathroom, plaid shirts, professional tops (for interviews), and some new undies!

    Reply

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