Voodoo's Envy 133 gets handled by Maximum PC

The folks over at Maximum PC have gotten themselves a chance to go face-to-face (and tongue-to-laptop) with Voodoo's newest show-off -- the Envy 133 -- and they've shared with the rest of the world. There's not much to say based on these pictures, save that they clearly were stoked to be getting this close to the sexed-up excuse for maxing out a credit card. If you hit the read link, you'll catch a slew of pictures, some size comparisons with a MacBook Pro, and first impressions of what Voodoo's instant-on OS looks and feels like. What are you waiting for? Get!

[icepop4who @ Jul 17th 2008 5:27PM]

I didn't know a 13.3 inch envy is so big in person. Or maybe everyone at "MAXIMUM" PC is small.

[Eli @ Jul 17th 2008 7:47PM]

You should pay attention to Marzipan more often. The laptop isn't big, it's just in the foreground!

[Lowest Ranked @ Jul 17th 2008 5:27PM]

To give a perspective, the guy on the left is plugging in the power cord.

[Rainier @ Jul 17th 2008 6:28PM]

Haha! Nice!

[Murphy Mac @ Jul 17th 2008 5:27PM]

I like that solid slab look.

[Tohi @ Jul 17th 2008 5:41PM]

I admit, it looks great.

I was considering it for a time, but the placement of the power key really does bother me. It's placed WITHIN the keyboard, directly above the backspace key.

Now, though I would assume they've planned for scenarios where this could cause problems, if not it may be quite a turn off (Pun!) to some.

[Matt @ Jul 17th 2008 5:45PM]

The power key is placed to flow with the design of the laptop.
To turn the system off with the power button you must hold the laptop for a few seconds. So to "accidentally" hit it and turn the system off should not happen.

[Lowest Ranked @ Jul 17th 2008 6:07PM]

There is also a setting in Windows when you press the power button to 'When I press the power button' with the options of: Do nothing, Standby, Shut Down, and Ask me what to do.

Control Panel>Power Options>Advanced Tab

[chris @ Jul 17th 2008 10:37PM]

now that's how you make a laptop. if macbook pros didn't exist that is the computer i would be using.

[Kelmon @ Jul 18th 2008 4:23AM]

@chris

I agree. I don't want to get into a PC vs. Mac debate, but I depend on a Mac and therefore a Windows laptop is not an option for me. However, I do have to say that from a purely cosmetic perspective, HP have absolutely nailed this one. I'd be happy if Apple released something that looks as good as that, and that's high praise to HP. The design team responsible should take a bow. I sincerely hope that the rest of the user experience lives up to the expectations that thing will give when it comes out of the box.

Honestly, it's living up to its name.

[Mauricio @ Jul 17th 2008 5:30PM]

Its Norm

[norm @ Jul 17th 2008 5:47PM]

it is indeed.

[Engadgetluvsappl @ Jul 17th 2008 5:32PM]

My God. That is one sexy piece of electronics.

[spass @ Jul 17th 2008 5:59PM]

Why can't they make more electronics like this?

Just keep it simple! It is cheaper to build and more appealing to buyers.

[Konstantin @ Jul 17th 2008 6:35PM]

Even as an Apple fanboy, I have to say that's a good looking laptop. Almost makes me wish that I was in the market for one. Sigh....

[robjennings @ Jul 17th 2008 6:48PM]

@spass:

It doesn't work like that. Making something slim, streamlined and simple is a complicated and expensive design process.

[Rubicon @ Jul 17th 2008 7:41PM]

yeah its sexy and all...but why ohh why didnt they throw in that extra 7 after the 133 ?!

[Ignatius @ Jul 17th 2008 8:50PM]

Why do Apple fanboys believe they're the measuring stick of style in the consumer electronics world?

[chris @ Jul 17th 2008 10:38PM]

@Ignatius
because mac users have big sticks

[Metkis @ Jul 18th 2008 6:50AM]

@Chris: I'm pretty sure you've got it confused...

It's because Mac users have nothing else to measure.

Enjoy your day.

[retro77 @ Jul 17th 2008 5:32PM]

So simple, its sexy.

[YAya @ Jul 17th 2008 5:35PM]

so one of these laptops is larger than a bald headed man?

[JohnnyRico @ Jul 17th 2008 5:35PM]

I'll pass on the voodoo for a box that doesn't cost $500/600 for a paintjob.

[Peter Harris @ Jul 17th 2008 5:40PM]

The stock option isn't a paint job. The body is carbon fiber, and it all shows.

The perspective on that photo is hilarious though, I thought it was photoshopped

[TGianni @ Jul 17th 2008 5:43PM]

wow people are really trying hard to find something to complain about... too bad the carbon fiber look of it is free..... OH you want extra shit for free?

[JohnnyRico @ Jul 17th 2008 5:57PM]

No, I don't want it for free. I dig the carbon fiber look. I do. It's very nice. But, maybe, I might want in streight black? Or white? Or Blue? Does it really cost 500, 600 dollars to spray paint a such a small thing like a laptop? No.

[Matt @ Jul 17th 2008 6:21PM]

While it may not cost exactly 600, then they would not make a profit, but time, labor, parts (paint) are all in the price and it is not exactly cheap paint. They do use top quality pants and make sure the system, when painted and also when not, looks the best it should be. There are many times that they paint systems and when finish will start over because there is a very very tiny problem.

[Nippon @ Jul 17th 2008 9:39PM]

That "they do use top quality pants" comment pretty much sums it all up. That in addition to paint apparently being one of the "parts" of a computer rather than simply a "material" used to change its color, I can totally see why it costs an additional $500~600 for a different colored 133.

[Steve @ Jul 17th 2008 5:44PM]

I find it amusing that Maximum PC has one of these considering the specs this thing has. At least the price is at a maximum.

[phanbouy @ Jul 17th 2008 5:47PM]

viagra for your e-peen not included

[spil @ Jul 17th 2008 5:48PM]

Wow, I just love that high quality photography studio... it looks like they are camping in the conference room of a hotel.

[SirPhunkee @ Jul 18th 2008 12:03AM]

you get 3 guesses as to why that is.

hint: going on, this past week, in LA....

[rxse7en @ Jul 17th 2008 5:48PM]

Bald-guy dongle come standard?

[Sarig @ Jul 17th 2008 5:48PM]

They should spend a bit less on laptops and a bit more on desks, there's a poor guy that shows up in half the photos that has to sit in the floor leaning against a wall! What sort of work enviroment is that...

[Bob @ Jul 17th 2008 5:54PM]

wow .....I am so sexed up now

[GenBanks @ Jul 17th 2008 5:57PM]

This laptop is achingly beautiful. I don't even need a laptop and I can't help but think about how I could afford to get one.

[Catsceo @ Jul 17th 2008 6:11PM]

These things make Mac notebooks look ugly. Want.

[Haikibutsu @ Jul 17th 2008 6:35PM]

Agreed. I first opened my Macbook, I was like "DUDE, THIS IS SOOOOO SEXY". This... Beats... My... Macbook.

[Fernando Dasilva @ Jul 17th 2008 6:24PM]

Finally a PC manufacturer that comes out with a pleasant looking machine. Not something that looks straight out of a Michael Bay set. They are obviously taking cues from Apple in the looks department, but at this day in age who isn't.

[eggothewaffle @ Jul 17th 2008 6:53PM]

How is this an ultraportable laptop? Either that or that is one very diminutive bald man.

[bethel03 @ Jul 17th 2008 7:22PM]

The power supply with the NIC that converts a signal to WiFi is such a great idea! Take that Macbook Air!!

[Josh @ Jul 17th 2008 7:57PM]

Might compare to the macbook air but def. not the macbook pro, the specs are apples and oranges

[diode3diode @ Jul 17th 2008 7:58PM]

The guy that's holding the Envy gave it an envious lick: http://mine.icanhascheezburger.com/view.aspx?ciid=1561522

Ewww...

[Ed T @ Jul 17th 2008 8:07PM]

Yeah, it's like the black album in "Spinal Tap".

[Darren @ Jul 17th 2008 8:30PM]

A design worthy of Apple themselves.

[Shabbis @ Jul 17th 2008 8:40PM]

OS limited... Not interested.

Although this is finally a step in the right direction for PC hardware design.

[Argot @ Jul 18th 2008 2:00AM]

It runs both Linux and MS OS. The fact that you can't (not allowed to) run OSX on is is an OSX limition and not a laptop limitation.

[Asher @ Jul 17th 2008 9:13PM]

I *love* the illusion in that photograph! That laptop looks three feet wide!

[maxter @ Jul 17th 2008 9:33PM]

Dammit, about 5 people made jokes about the illusion of size envolving the Envy and the bald guy before me...

[tnkgrl @ Jul 17th 2008 10:17PM]

Oh, how I sooo want this :)