The HP Envy 14 starts at $999 in its base configuration, with a Core i3-370M CPU at 2.4 GHz, 4GB of RAM, and a 320GB hard drive. My test model came upgraded to a Core i5-450M, also a dual-core CPU with hyperthreading at 2.4GHz, but supporting Intel's Turbo Boost technology. It also has a 500GB hard drive and HP's Radiance display, a $200 option that gives you a higher-resolution screen (1600 by 900) and better brightness, contrast, and color. This boost the cost of our test model to $1289. All Envy 14 models have a slot-loading 8X DVD-RW drive and ATI's Mobility Radeon HD 5650 graphics card. To save battery life, you can switch graphics between the Radeon card and Intel's integrated high-def video chip.