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!
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All About the HP ENVY 4 Ultrabook
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.
I would love a new wardrobe for fall. Such as a nice leather jacket, new dark denim jeans, some print tees/tanks, and a new leather messenger bag.
On the top of my list is a 3″ Memory Foam Mattress Topper!!! i think it is essential getting a good nights rest in college 🙂
and professional outfits. I need to start networking!
Back to School Shopping List:
– new laptop
– dslr camera
– decor for apartment
– kitchen items
– textbooks
– backpack
– highlow skirt
Back to School List:
1. New pair of Uggs
2. Hollister Jeans
3. New earrings
4. Laptop Bag
5. New laptop or Tablet
My back-to-school shopping list includes:
1. a new laptop, preferably one with a full Office Suite since I’ll be tutoring an entire English 101 class this year
2. organic cotton carrier for said laptop
3. oxblood-colored jacket to match the fall leaves
4. that scented waffle necklace on Etsy
5. tribal Xhiliration watch from Target
6. a pair of black ankle boots, preferably without a zipper
7. a microwave
8. an office-type chair, maybe one that rolls
9. a comfy chair for tea and rainy days
10. a folding table for my sewing machine
11. more stack-able wire storage cubes
12. a mountable bulletin board since I’m an RA this year
13. vintage leather gloves from Etsy, preferably in an indigo or red hue
14. a haircut, probably much shorter than it is currently
It seems like a lot when it’s listed like that, but I can probably find some of those things at thrift stores. :]
My back to school list:
1. A new labtop
2. A new hair color ( I’m thinking a reddish brown, new school new me!)
3. A pair of combat boots ( ROTC)
4. Floral print blazer or jeans!
Oh man, it’s my last semester and it’s time for me to get ready for the real world. I’m down for ANYTHING that will last me, and look okay in a big-girl job, like an office or what have you. Tailored pants, blazers, perfect tees (no superdressy here)..
I also want to get a few more statement pieces of jewelry, just so I still have a little bit of “me” in what I wear.. like my favorite d20 necklace, since I’m a D&D nerd.
Other than that, it’s time for me to learn to spend smart and save for the future, and get to work on finding that big girl job!
My back-to-school shopping list includes a new pair of flats/sneakers that would be comfortable to wear when running around campus, a pair of cute snow/cold weather boots to battle the New England cold and snow, and an affordable yet durable convertible backpack for classes and hanging out afterwards.
My back to school list includes new bedding, skirts, blazers, and a new laptop!
My list:
1) A nice, inexpensive bomber jacket,
2) a few new button up shirts,
3) and a nice pear of winter boots.
And that’s really it! (Disregarding notebooks, pens, etc.)
My school list:
1. perfect pair of dark rinse skinny jeans
2. sparkly blue flats
3. red cardigan
4. light brown oxfords
5. coral jacket
6. dark green dress
🙂
New dresses
Mocassins (I wore a hole right through my last pair)
A bed frame- an upgrade from having my mattress on the floor
anything neon
1. The perfect pair of black pumps with 3 inch heels
2. A wind-resistant umbrella that auto-opens and closes
3. New bedding
4. A stylish backpack
5. A Keurig coffee maker (I hope!)
6. A good paring knife
and of course…. 7. Textbooks
My back to school list:
-canvas backpack
-headbands to wear with my new pixie cut
-black skinny jeans
-camel colored everything
I am looking for a clean cut blazer to wear casually, more flats, a variety of different colored cardigans (I love cardigans!), and a messenger bag.
1. Tory Burch Flats
2. Well constructed peplum top
3. Anything/everything Aqua by Aqua
4. Another leopard, red and maybe tiger print loafers
5. Midi length bodycon dress