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.
1. comfortable flats
2. a couch for my new apartment
3. straight black boots
4. a statement necklace
5. a set of mt favorite ballpoint pens
6. red skinny belt
7. rainbow sandals
American Eagle jeggings!
my list:
1) bag big enough to hold laptop and a couple notebooks
2) jeans! i have ONE $20 pair that i’ve been wearing for two years. as you can see, i HATE jean shopping
3) cute and comfortable flats
4) one of those legless chairs to sit on the floor to read. hopefully ill have time to read some good books in college this year (:
1. Denim Jacket
2. Expresso flirty braidy rainbow sandals
3. Floral high waisted belted skirt
4. Black ballet flats
5. Nude patent pumps
6. Headbands (from lace to bright pink ones!)
7. Long white tank top
8. Tall brown riding boots
9. Brown leather cross-body bag
list:
1) faux leather leggings (yum)
2) patterned/printed jeans
3) black lace-up boots
4) new laptop (hint hint)
5) peplum skirt, in turquoise
6) biker jacket
7) nude heels
8) metallic colored accessories- rings, in particular
9) ICEBREAKERS (i’m always out)
and like, school supplies. need new notebooks.
fingers crossed x
Since im going to be a freshman this year im trying to dress more like welll…a girl. So ill need:
1. a leather and rose colored suede back pack
2. a few pairs of the highest pastel heels i can find
3. a long maxi dress of which i will most definitely layer with:]
4. a thick pair of lacy stockings to wear with my not so new combat boots
5. MAKEUP
6. and a NEW HP ENVY 4 NOTEBOOK
(tehehe..i had to)
Back to School List.
– Stylish Backpack (leather?)
– Skinny Jeans
– Flats, Boots and a pair of heels.
– Blazers
– New Bedding
– Plenty of camis and tanks and leggings.
– A dress or two.
– Graphic tees and other cute tops…a button up shirt?
– New statement handbag with function and fashion.
– New Cute Glasses
– Sweaters
– A Sewing Machine
– New Laptop
Make Up:
Kat Von D Eyeliner
Mac Skinfinish in Gold Deposit
Benefit Brow Kit
Sephora eye make-up remover
Too Faced Sun Bunny Bronzer
Shoes:
Boots! Boots! Boots! All Colors ALL Styles (I wish)
LOOOOOOVVVEEEE Fall Fashion
Leopard flats
Black Flats
Clothing:
Sweaters
Cardigans
Dark wash Denim
Printed Jeggings 🙂
Light Wash Denim Jeans
Beanies
Scarves
Cute Earmuffs
Dresses
Leggings and Tights
Cute winter hats
School Supplies
EVERYTHING!!
but special things:
Planner!!! (Essential)
Notebooks
Folders
Mechanical Pencils
NEED:
A Cute and big purse to carry the laptop in 😀 😛
My back to school shopping list:
1) Brown leather backpack
2) Sun dresses, burnt orange dresses, peplum dresses, collared dresses… any dress!!!
3) Toms
4) Neon work out clothes! Neon always makes your day brighter! 🙂 C9, New Balance, and hind are great brands that you can find at Target or Marshall’s
5) Nike Flex 2012 in Orange/White/Blue
6) A heart rate monitor/sports watch
7) Watch with a strappy leather band
8) Pointed-toe heels and kitten heels
9) Pens, pencils, paper of course!
10) Wall art and other art supplies for trying Pinterest DIY decorations
1. Mini fridge with freezer
2. Hello Kitty microwave
3. Jeans of every kind (Colored, Skinny, Jeggings)
4. Blouses that work fro school and work
5. Princess Vera Sweater with tutu on bottom
6. Foldable chair
7.Lots of command hooks
8.Paint and magnets to create a magnetic makeup board
9.Dorm Room Diet Planner to go with my Dorm Room Diet book
10. Curtain to create a canopy
I’m looking for the perfect pair of not-quite-khaki trousers, and some boldly colored blazers. Law school takes itself pretty seriously, and I refuse to be someone who shows up in pajamas! If Elle Woods can make law school look good…
1. Colored skinnies
2. High Low skirts
3. New Desk
4. New Computer
5. Oxfords
My Back-to-School Necessities
~Lovely mint colored shorts
~ A funky flannel print shirt
~ Classic UV protection aviators to frame the face
~ Comfy upscaled t-shirt substitutes
~Casual gladiator sandals
~Structured across-the body leather bag
~Brown eyeshadows for quickly getting ready for class
~ A well cut jean jacket to pull summer dresses into fall
~A fresh haircut
~Some pilates and yoga DVDs for easy workouts
~Excitement for being back at school!*
*unfortunately can’t be bought, but can be self-generated!
Back to School Wish List:
1. Laptop case with enough room for notebooks
2. Polka Dot Blazer from Maurice’s
3. New Colored Skinny Jeans
4. Flare Jeans
Scarves!
Colored jeans
A new laptop 🙂
My back to school list:
1. 3 or 4 good pairs of jeans.
2. Messenger bag, preferably dark brown leather.
3. Lots of scarves!
4. Pair of brown boots.
5. An awesome red or black trenchcoat!