Hewlett-Packard took the same path with its Envy line of laptops (which do not happen to also start at $ 999). 2011 version of the Envy 14-inch to 14 trades a second-generation processor Intel Core i5 and add USB 3.0 and an improved touch pad, built around technology ImagePad Synaptics'. However, not as smooth as Apple's multitouch gestures, and overall system weight for 14-inch laptop. Nevertheless, the Envy line, currently available in 14 - and 17-inch model, maybe Windows users can come closest to a solid metal construction and sleek, understated design of the MacBook Pro.
Specification of HP Envy 14:
- Price as reviewed / Starting price $1,079/$999
- Processor 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-2410M
- Memory 6GB, 1,333MHz DDR3
- Hard drive 750GB 5,400rpm
- Chipset Intel HM55
- Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850
- Operating system Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
- Dimensions (WD) 14x9.3 inches
- Height 1.1 inches
- Screen size (diagonal) 14.5 inches
- System weight / Weight with AC adapter 5.3 pounds/6.4 pounds
- Category Midsize