HP ENVY 4-1030us Ultrabook information from Consumer Reports

HP ENVY 4-1030us Ultrabook

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$749.97 - $890.40

Summary: A 14-inch laptop tested with Windows 7 Home Premium, Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7GHz processor, 4GB of memory, Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics, and a 500GB hybrid drive.

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Type: 14-inch laptops

About - HP ENVY 4-1030us Ultrabook
The HP ENVY 4-1030us Ultrabook is a 14-inch laptop with an LCD resolution of 1366 x 768. It has 4GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive. It has an Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7GHz processor and Intel HD Graphics 4000 video adapter but no dedicated video memory, so it's not well suited for high-performance video gaming. But it lacks an optical drive for burning CDs or DVDs. It comes with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed. The ENVY 4-1030us Ultrabook has a built-in memory card reader for digital photography, a multitouch touchpad, and 3 USB ports. It has HDMI out for connecting to an HDTV. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11n, so it's compatible with the latest high-speed routers. The ENVY 4-1030us Ultrabook measures 13.4 inches wide by 0.8 inches high by 9.3 inches deep and it weighs 3.9lbs. It's backed by a 12 month warranty, with 12 months of tech support.

About - HP ENVY 4-1030us Ultrabook

The HP ENVY 4-1030us Ultrabook is a 14-inch laptop with an LCD resolution of 1366 x 768. It has 4GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive. It has an Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7GHz processor and Intel HD Graphics 4000 video adapter but no dedicated video memory, so it's not well suited for high-performance video gaming. But it lacks an optical drive for burning CDs or DVDs. It comes with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed.

The ENVY 4-1030us Ultrabook has a built-in memory card reader for digital photography, a multitouch touchpad, and 3 USB ports. It has HDMI out for connecting to an HDTV. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11n, so it's compatible with the latest high-speed routers.

The ENVY 4-1030us Ultrabook measures 13.4 inches wide by 0.8 inches high by 9.3 inches deep and it weighs 3.9lbs. It's backed by a 12 month warranty, with 12 months of tech support.

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HP is the No. 1 seller of desktops and laptops in the United States. In laptops, it offers the Pavillion line, which includes the G, DM, DV, and Envy series. These run the gamut from budget to high performance models. Its ultraportable laptops include the Envy Spectre and Folio lines. In desktops, it offers the Pavillion line, including the everyday P6, P7, and Slimline (slimmer design), the high performance HPE and Envy series, and gaming Envy Phoenix. There are four all-in-one lines, the Omni, Pavillion, Envy, and Spectre. For netbooks, HP offers the HP Mini line.
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HP is the No. 1 seller of desktops and laptops in the United States. In laptops, it offers the Pavillion line, which includes the G, DM, DV, and Envy series. These run the gamut from budget to high performance models. Its ultraportable laptops include the Envy Spectre and Folio lines. In desktops, it offers the Pavillion line, including the everyday P6, P7, and Slimline (slimmer design), the high performance HPE and Envy series, and gaming Envy Phoenix. There are four all-in-one lines, the Omni, Pavillion, Envy, and Spectre. For netbooks, HP offers the HP Mini line.

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Features & Specs - HP ENVY 4-1030us Ultrabook
Display size (in.) The diagonal measure of the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen. Display size (in.)	14
Processor Also known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit), the processor is responsible for running commands and handling data. Processors come in different speeds and may have two or more cores (ex. dual-core), which let you more quickly process multiple complex tasks. Processor	Core i5-3317U
Memory (GB) Also known as RAM, memory is a temporary storage area for data. Its size is an important factor for performance. We recommend at least 2GB of memory, or 4GB if you plan to run several large applications at the same time. Memory (GB)	4
Storage (GB) The amount of storage, a permanent area for the operating system, programs and data such as documents, music, and media files. Storage can be a hard drive, an SSD (solid state drive), or hybrid drive. Storage (GB)	500
Video memory (MB) The amount of dedicated memory built into a graphics adapter. Most models have integrated graphics, which have no dedicated memory but are still suitable for most applications, including photo editing and watching movies. Others have discrete graphic adapters, which typically have 256 MB or more video memory, to deliver smoother and more realistic graphics for 3D games. Video memory (MB)	NA
Blu-ray or DVD Has either a Blu-Ray drive (B), which lets you watch Blu-Ray movies and read/write to CDs and DVDs, or a DVD drive (D), which lets you read/write to CDs and DVDs. Blu-ray or DVD	None
Wi-Fi type (802.11) The type of built-in 802.11 wireless networking supported. Computers with 802.11n also support 802.11g routers. Some models with 802.11n also support the 5GHz "high band," a standard suitable for apartments and other crowded areas. Wi-Fi type (802.11)	n
WiMAX One of the standards used by cell phone service providers that they call "4G". Based on the IEEE 802.16e wireless standard, mobile WiMAX is a wireless broadband Internet connection like Wi-Fi, with comparable data speeds. But its range is much greater, measured in miles rather than feet, which in theory should provide continuous broadband coverage over greater distances. If supported you usually have to sign up with a service provider and pay an extra fee. WiMAX	No
Memory-card reader At least one flash memory-card slot (CF, SD, XD, MS, etc.) Memory-card reader	Yes
Built-in webcam A built-in webcam for videoconferencing. Built-in webcam	Yes
eSATA port Has an eSATA (external Serial ATA) port for connecting an external hard drive. eSATA port	No
Thunderbolt port Has a Thunderbolt port for connecting peripherals such as an external hard drive. Thunderbolt is a new high-speed port that can connect to DVI, HDMI and VGA through the use of adapters. Thunderbolt port	No
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General Information
Manufacturer	Hewlett-Packard
Manufacturer Website Address	www.hp.com
Product Line	Envy
Product Series	4-1000
Product Model	4-1030us B5T04UA
Product Name	Envy 4-1030us B5T04UA Ultrabook
Product Type	Ultrabook

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