i*C Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Whoa. We were wondering what would happen when the performance freaks at Voodoo teamed up with HP, and the first notebook to come out of this acquisition is a surprise. No, it’s not a gaming rig. It’s one of the sleekest and most innovative ultraporables we’ve seen. The Envy 133 (starting at $2,099) rocks an instant-on mode that lets you surf the Web and make Skype calls without booting into Windows (called Voodoo IOS) and a slick power brick that doubles as a wireless access point. Intrigued yet? http://blog.laptopmag.com/voodoo-envy-133-...iller#more-1912 Cant wait to get my hands on one of those Wonder if Leo will work? Hmm... i am pretty sure it will. What do you think? Mac Book Air killer? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/110231-hp-voodoo-mac-book-air-killer/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 There's a thread on it here. It looks like a nice laptop, however the Macbook Air has got the same specs, and costs LESS even with the external Superdrive, and lets face it, the Macbook Air is a Mac... So I would go with the Air IF I had $2000 to drop on a laptop... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/110231-hp-voodoo-mac-book-air-killer/#findComment-781014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbau Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I think to be a "killer," it would have to have all the Air's specs and features at a minimum, while also having a replaceable battery and internal optical drive. It would also have to cost less. Otherwise, it's just potential competition. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/110231-hp-voodoo-mac-book-air-killer/#findComment-781151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZPan114 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I say it's a killer. Don't get me wrong, Mac has great packaging and cute icons, but this system looks sooo slick. Just a thought, but why is it all about thin it is? It seems like people are more obsessed with thin than a Miss America pageant. Either way, even though it is ridiculously thin it has some cool features and looks pretty solid (even though they say it's light). I feel like I could snap the Air in half. Check out the Omen too - crazy machine. What do you think? : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa61gLeutrE Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/110231-hp-voodoo-mac-book-air-killer/#findComment-782610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Check out the Omen too - crazy machine. What do you think? : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa61gLeutrE Cool, but far too expensive. The Mac Pro feels dirty cheap by comparison. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/110231-hp-voodoo-mac-book-air-killer/#findComment-782863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Either way, even though it is ridiculously thin it has some cool features and looks pretty solid (even though they say it's light). I feel like I could snap the Air in half.Odd...When I played with a Macbook Air, my first impression was how amazing solid and sturdy it felt. Not a hint of flex, the whole thing is completely rigid, like a slab of solid Aluminium. I was worried that it wouldn't feel sturdy at all, but it felt awesome.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/110231-hp-voodoo-mac-book-air-killer/#findComment-783048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbau Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Check out the Omen too - crazy machine. What do you think? : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa61gLeutrE Complete rip-off. 2.5 times as expensive as a Mac Pro, for about half the computer (unless you go by weight alone, then the Omen wins by about 60 pounds). Base price: Omen - $7000, Mac Pro - $2800 Standard CPU: Omen - 1x Core 2 Extreme 3.0GHz, Mac Pro - 2x Xeon 2.8GHz Max RAM: Omen - 8GB, Mac Pro - 32GB Drive bays: Omen - 6, Mac Pro - 6 SATA ports: Omen - 3, Mac Pro - 6 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/110231-hp-voodoo-mac-book-air-killer/#findComment-783088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaporATX Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Give me $2500 bucks and I'll build a machine that'll eat that thing for lunch. I started laughing right here --> ASUS Striker Extreme II? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/110231-hp-voodoo-mac-book-air-killer/#findComment-784119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Smart Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Put a MBA right next to the Voodoo Envy on a desk, and I would choose the MBA every time. Only Apple know how to make classy laptops. EDIT: Comparison - MBA > Envy Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/110231-hp-voodoo-mac-book-air-killer/#findComment-784132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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