HP Envy Spectre XT
Manufacturer: HP Part number: A1A53AV_1738354
$1,199.99 at 1 online store
- CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Design: 9.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 8.0
Battery life: 6.0
Service and support: 8.0
Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
- Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews
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HP Envy Spectre XT price range: $1,199.99
- Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 09/17/2012
The good: Slim and lightweight, the HP Envy Spectre XT is portable, well-built, and easy to use, with a great keyboard.
The bad: The design doesn't stand out as much as the original Spectre's did, and its battery life won't get you through an entire day. From a premium product, we'd expect a higher screen resolution.
The bottom line: A high-end laptop at a mainstream price, the HP Envy Spectre XT gets much of the look and feel right, with only a few missteps.
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2 stars
Balky webcam and poor service. Stay away!
by MMBURG on December 7, 2012
Pros: Good feature set, attractive design
Cons: Webcam works intermittently. HP service has failed to address and won't replace.
Summary: An attractive package and good feature set in an ultrabook. Intermittent webcam functionality has been a problem since day 1. Computer has been returned to HP twice, and they have ...
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Summary: An attractive package and good feature set in an ultrabook. Intermittent webcam functionality has been a problem since day 1. Computer has been returned to HP twice, and they have been "unable to replicate the problem", doing nothing more than "clean and bench test". Offered a portable webcam, but refusing to replace the computer since it is past the 21-day window, despite presence of problem since beginning. Hp is lost as a company. Stay away.
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1 stars
Poorly made laptop
by hpsux2013 on March 2, 2013
Pros: Slim and light. Boots quickly.
Cons: Flimsy lid and DOA webcam.
Summary: Webcam has never worked properly. It disconnects every time I touch the lid which makes the usb-disconnect warning sound. I had to disable it in the device manager. Did not ...
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Summary: Webcam has never worked properly. It disconnects every time I touch the lid which makes the usb-disconnect warning sound. I had to disable it in the device manager. Did not try to contact HP about the issue. However, Ive been a huge HP fan for many years and this is hugely disappointing. You buy a state-of-the-art laptop and you expect it to come with a working webcam. Pure junk.
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8 stars
The XT laptop meets my needs for creative writing.
by ptljj on December 24, 2012
Pros: I was attracted to the XT's weight, I5 Ivy Bridge, ample port arrangement, lighted keys, quick start, two year warrantee and WiDi. The simple look is attractive and easy to keep clean.
Cons: Mouse pad behaves unusually. The black frame makes it difficult to know where the screen and frame meet. I should have waited for the touch screen.
Summary: I can easily bring this laptop everywhere. The battery usually gets me through the days meetings and travels. The cloth cover keeps the surfaces scratch free. I am pleased with ...
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Summary: I can easily bring this laptop everywhere. The battery usually gets me through the days meetings and travels. The cloth cover keeps the surfaces scratch free. I am pleased with this purchase.
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- Manufacturer: HP
- Part number: A1A53AV_1738354
- Bottom Line: A high-end laptop at a mainstream price, the HP Envy Spectre XT gets much of the look and feel right, with only a few missteps.
General
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
- Notebook type 13-inch,
Ultrabook Processor / Chipset
- CPU Intel 3rd Gen Core i3
Memory
- RAM 4 GB
- Technology DDR3
Storage
- Hard Drive 128 GB
- Hard drive type Solid state
Display
- Type 13.3 in
Dimensions & Weight
- Weight 3.07 lbs
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 5.9
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 5.7
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