MacBook Pro 13 or Hp Envy 14? Why?

I haven't actually used any of these personally in daily life (have tested the macbook pro 13). But it all comes down to what you are using it for and also if you predominantly use osx or windows?



Since you are in high school, I'm gonna guess that you need long battery life, decent processor and average to good graphics (depending on your gaming habits).



Macbook has a really good battery life on the mac osx - around 8-10 hours (does poorly on windows 7 using bootcamp, roundabout 3 hours ish, maybe more if you can squeeze it).



The Hp Envy 14, I have read gives around 4 hours or so, but probably more with an extended battery or slice battery?? (used in envy13 not sure if it's used in envy 14) which adds weight. But Envy seems to have a far higher resolution screen in it (1600 x 900 - off of memory).



The envy has a far better processor options and better graphics as a previous poster said and as a student, cost is a big factor. Envy is far better in terms of "bang for buck" so to speak, but I do quite like the build quality of the macbook but I haven't personally used the envy yet so can't compare that.



So to answer your question, you need to add some details as to what your computer habits are e.g away from power source often? gaming? processor intensive tasks? outdoors?



Another option you might also look at is the Asus u30jc, long battery life (7-9 hours, internet browsing etc), i3 processor 2.26 ghz, switchable graphics (nvidia optimus - automatic switching between intel hd graphics and the nvidia one). Relatively thin with an optical drive and cost is about 899 usd.



Good luck with your search!MacBook Pro 13 or Hp Envy 14? Why?
What will you be using it for? That is the main question.MacBook Pro 13 or Hp Envy 14? Why?
Envy 14. More powerful and cheaper.



Windows 7 FTW! mac compromises on the rise.

Larger and better display

Larger and faster HDD

Newer and more powerful CPU

GPU rapes the mac - Good luck playing anything good and of course good luck finding many good games when they first come out. Might as well play on-line Flash-based trashy games. Try to catch up with a 15" mac version and you can't but it will cost you at least another $1,000 more for trying.



Below is pulled while configuring each notebook. It's not my fault apple doesn't give you the specs. up front.



http://www.hp.com

HP ENVY 14 - $1,100

Operating systemGenuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

ProcessorIntel(R) Core(TM) i3-370M Dual Core processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)

Memory4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)

Hard drive320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection

Graphics card1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 switchable graphics - For Dual Core Processors

Display14.5" diagonal HD+ HP Radiance Infinity LED Display (1600x900)

Primary optical driveSuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support

PersonalizationHP TrueVision HD Webcam + Dual Digital Integrated Microphones

NetworkingIntel Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth

Included Software BundleCorel(R) PaintShop Photo(TM) Pro X3 + Corel(R) VideoStudio(R) Pro X3

KeyboardFull-size island-style backlit keyboard

Primary battery8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Office softwareMicrosoft(R) Office Starter 2010





http://store.apple.com/us

MacBook Pro 13-inch - $1,200

2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB

250GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm

Backlit Keyboard (English) / User's Guide

SuperDrive 8x (DVD卤R DL/DVD卤RW/CD-RW)