HP Envy nv6-1014nr Sleekbook

HP Envy nv6-1014nr Sleekbook

If you are in the market for a laptop with an Ultrabook-like look and a low price at the same time, you can check out the HP Envy nv6-1014nr Sleekbook.

Sleekbook in HP’s Envy 4 and 6 series means that it has the same aluminum design and 0.78″ thinnes as the Ultrabooks from the same series, but it packs some non-Ultrabook components inside and therefore it has the different name. Unlike Intel-based Ultrabooks, the HP Envy nv6-1014nr Sleekbook is powered by AMD’s technology. The processor in question is the AMD A6-4455M dual-core APU with the AMD Radeon HD 7500G graphics. The A6-4455M was released this year along with the other 32-nanometer chips codenamed Piledriver, so it delivers the newest computing tech. The processor scores 2,049 points in PassMark CPU benchmark, while the Radeon 7500G scores 435 in Passmark GPU test. For comparison the entry Ultrabook-use Intel i3-3217U achieves 2,660 points in the CPU test, whereas the integrated Intel HD 4000 graphics scores 589 points on average.

The included RAM amount is 4GB, while the hard disk is 500GB large. The nv6-1014nr lacks the 32GB mSATA solid state drive-based cache which is used in Envy 6 and 4 Ultrabooks to deliver faster system responsiveness.

Info on battery life for this black stylish brushed aluminum-topped laptop with red bottom isn’t available. However, Hewlett-Packard generally claims the battery life for AMD-based Sleekbooks is up to 8 hours and 30 minutes. The included battery is a 4-cell one.

Overall, the HP Envy nv6-1014nr is a good Ultrabook alternative, if you can live with its somewhat slower performance than on the comparable Intel systems. Its priced at only $630, which is very affordable for a classy-looking ultra-thin system.

HP Envy nv6-1014nr Specifications

  • Display: 15.6-inch BrightView (glossy), 1366×768 resolution
  • Processor: AMD A6-series A6-4455M “Piledriver” dual-core, 2.1GHZ default speed, up to 2.6GHz in Turbo mode, 1MB L2 cache, 17W TDP
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7500G integrated
  • Memory: 4GB DDR3 RAM
  • Storage: 500GB hard drive at 5,400rpm
  • Optical Drive: None
  • Webcam: Yes, with mic
  • Audio: Stereo speakers + subwoofer, Beats Audio
  • Network: 802.11n Wireless, Bluetooth, Gigabit LAN
  • Input: Chiclet keyboard, no backlight, multi-touch trackpad
  • Ports and Slots: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI; 1 x audio-out; 1 x mic-in
  • Battery: 4-cell 60WHr, “up to 8.5 hours” of run time
  • Dimensions: 14.72 x 9.95 x 0.78 inches
  • Weight: 4.8 pounds
  • OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Warranty: 1-year

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