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.
– jeans
– interview heels
– winter parka
– wool coat
– riding boots
The perfect book bag is essential for back to school because it is the one item that you wear every day to class!
Durability is key for college students like myself, who can openly admit to the occasional coffee spill and rough tendencies. My solution: leather.
I have been drooling over the Fossil Vintage Revival collection, specifically the solid pecan-colored tote. Luckily, the boxy silhouette will go well with every outfit and the bag will only look increasingly “vintage” with use. My favorite part about this bag is that it is a reasonable price and will last me well into my career-seeking years ahead!
List!
1. Leather backpack
2. Indigo wash jeans
3. Laptop
4. a new droid (phone)
5. desk
6. Canon Rebel EOS T3I
7. Black tall book shelf.
My Back to School Shopping List:
1. A pair of sturdy combat boots with faux-fur lining. December in Massachusetts is harsh.
2. A pocket electronic Kanji dictionary since I want to study abroad in Japan spring semester.
3. A black, body-con (not too) mini skirt
4.A new, black agenda book is lots of space for notes (and doodles)
Here’s my list –
1) More lulu gear for yoga
2) A cute crossbody book bag (currently eyeing MJ Nylon Sasha)
3) Colorful gel pens : )
4) More maxi dresses – they’re just so easy to throw on!
5) Bras that will contain my ta-ta’s during my period
6) The perfect clip-on earrings
My list:
Jeans
Western booties
Over sized striped sweater
Scarves
Linen Blazer
I’m on the lookout for chic things that fit into my school uniform- if I can get away with an outfit that doesn’t actually look like a uniform, I consider it a success. I find the cutest pieces I can that actually fit my uniform requirements in an effort to stand out in a sea of plaid, polos and Sperrys.
My back-to-school list includes:
1. A trendy yet earthy tote bag that can fit my school books and my tea thermal 🙂
2. Nude heels that can go with a little black dress.
3. A purple chair to lounge in under my loft bed at my Sorority House!
4. Essie Nail Polish because nail polish can just give you that extra boost.
5. A pair of TOMS… Get one to give one!
My back-to-school list:
1. Teal skinny crops
2. Vintage blue jean vest
3. Sleeveless white button-down
4. Leopard flats
5. Lots and lots of jewelry
Back to school shopping list:
1) cowboy boots
2) black opaque tights
3) maxi skirts
4) statement jewelry like necklaces and rings
My back to school list consists of the following: High-Low skirts, brown strappy sandals WITH a heel, essential/basic long sleeve tops (different colors), mustard colored pants, a brown braided belt, TONS of fall dresses, cardigans, more statement jewelry, nail polish, mascara and blush.
My list:
1) Stylish leather messenger bag for school (specifically this one http://rp.cheapaccessoriesforumsusjjv.info/images/Lucky-Brand-Laced-Fringe-Abbey-Road-Crossbody-Dusky-Citron-Bags-and-Luggage_1441323.jpg)
2) Some cute dark denim by GUESS
3) Some new brown tall boots
4) Some new furniture for my new apartment
5) Cozy sweaters for fall mornings
6) Some new sunglasses since its still hot and sunny till November for me!
My back-to-school shopping list includes:
-flat brown boots
-flatware that actually matches
-a thin belt for around my waist
-curtains for my dorm (probably gray or blue)
There are a MILLION things on my back-to-school shopping list. I mean, we are girls after all 😉 and you know us girls. There’s always something new that we want. Now that summer is sadly coming to an end I’m looking for pieces that can help me transition my hot weather outfits into something more appropriate for the cold. Tights are always a big must for me during the winter because i can wear them under dresses and shorts for a cute look. But this year I’m going to try colored and patterned tights to spice up my look even more! Scarves are another must-have. I’m loving all the geometric print ones out there right now and can’t wait to stock up! And lastly, I’m looking for sparkly nailpolishes! Nothing makes you stand out in a sea of black and gray more than sparkles!
One of the top items on my back-to-school shopping list is the perfect black leather tote.
This is perfect because the laptop I’m currently toting around is impossible and dying…
Soo my back-to-school list:
1) recruitment clothing!
2) asymmetrical hemmed dress
3) a great red lipstick
4) a new bag to tote a new laptop in
5) a new laptop (I was actually just hunting for one online and your post came like a miracle. Here’s to crossed fingers!)