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.
– loafer flats
– a laidback military-style jacket
– peplum top
– always on the lookout for unique tights
– cute decor and furniture for my new studio apartment!
thanks for the giveaway!
My list of things to get for back to school!
1. cute denim bow flats
2. black blazer
3. broom (haha)
4. camera case/bag
5.8gb usb ($6 @ Target right now!)
6. colored skinny jeans
7. new laptop battery
8. lace up combat boots
We shall see if I actually get everything in time!
My back to school list!
1. Brown riding boots
2. Cap toe ballet flats
3. more blouses
Since I am studying abroad in Finland this semester, warm clothes are a must!
-Military style down parka
-Cute Rain and Snow boots
-Skinny jeans (can’t live without these!)
-Bandage Skirt plus cute sparkle tee for those European clubs
-Black pants to dress up or down
-Comfy sweats I can use for both pjs and lounging around my flat
-Basic Tees so I can layer, layer, and layer some more!
-Finally all those electrical plugs, plus finding a hair straightener that is dual voltage!
1. Wall decals for dorm
2. Blue pinboard for photos
3. New backpack
4. Riding boots
5. Snow boots
6. Patterned tights
7. Storage ottoman
on my back-to-school shopping list:
1. riding boots
2. military-style jacket
3. maxi skirts and dresses with prints & patterns
4. all sorts of things for organizing my desk & closet
5. books for all my sociology classes
6. cute but sturdy notebooks and a nice pen
1. Black cigarette pants
2. Brown suede boots
3. Classic bomber jacket
4. Slouchy grey boots to wear with leggings
My must-haves:
1. the perfect pair of jeans
2. a black leather jacket
3. a huge tote to fit all my books
4. boyfriend cargidans!
5. comfy flats
6. slouchy boots
1. A few pairs of skinny jeans (dark blue, black, and some other color).
2. Motorcycle boots.
3. An awesome backpack. Maybe a leather one, or one with a neat pattern.
4. Makeup (BareMinerals foundation powder, lipstain, mascara).
5. Plain V-neck shirts (black, grey, other dark colors).
6. iPad/Android phone apps to keep me organized/on time.
7. Cardigans galore (I wear them daily in the fall/winter).
8. A new laptop
9. A new pair of glasses.
10. Accessories (necklaces, a couple bracelets, rings).
1. Sam Edelman Adena flats
2. Sneaker Wedges
3. Michael Kors rose gold watch
4. Leather Satchel for books
5. Lots of arm candy!
My back to shopping list includes:
Finding the perfect sheath dress to wear to my graduation next semester. I’ll definitely use it when I enter the real world too.
My back to school list for 2012!
1) new pair of boots
2) leather/faux leather jacket
3)knee socks
4) cross body bag
5) cream colored converse
6) cozy infinity scarves
My back to school list:
1. The perfect skinny jeans
2. Black loafers
3. Athletic running tops- black, white, pink
4. Cute, dressy everyday tops
5. A new car- black ford fusion SEL!! 🙂
My back to school shopping list:
1. a very large tote bag for books and a binder
2. steve madden combat troopa boots in tan!!<3
3. comfy sweaters for fall
4. school supplies- file folder, binder, etc.
5. cute hats for the lazy hair days- beanies, fedoras!
My back to school list for my senior year is ever growing, but here’s what’s on it so far:
-fun, easy dresses to throw on for class
-comfortable heels for campus happenings
-pens, pencils, notebooks, etc.
-a cute pair of go-with-everything boots!
-a new computer (MUST happen. Mine is on its last leg.)
-a duvet cover
-maybe a few art pieces for my apartment
My back to school shopping list:
1. A classic trench coat
2. An aqua statement bubble necklace
3. Black leather tote
4. Some basic cardigans in a few new colors for layering
5. Riding boots
6. Some fall nail polish shades