While the 188 lux screen isn't as bright as the desktop replacement average (237 lux) or the VAIO F (280 lux), it still delivered vibrant colors. Flicking vertically also displayed open windows in thumbnail form in a small, manageable box.Įven though we could press anywhere on the Imagepad, right and left clicks only registered on the bottom half of the pad.Ĭlick to EnlargeWatching movies on the HP Envy 17's 17.3-inch HD Radiance 1920 x 1080p display was a blast. Flicking down instantly revealed the desktop, while an upward flick delivered a scrollable view of all our open windows in Windows Aero launcher. However, we experienced some choppiness when trying to execute two-finger scrolls on CNN.com and two-finger rotations on photos.įour-finger flicking was by far the most useful gesture. Multitouch gestures such as pinch-zoom, three-finger flick and three-finger press were relatively smooth and responsive. Touch typists could be thrown off by the Imagepad's location, which isn't centered beneath the G and H keys. The Imagepad's most notable feature is the slightly raised gray line that demarcates between the touchpad and the mouse buttons. Similar to the Envy 15, an HD sensor enables more accurate control than other clickpads on the market. Click to EnlargeThe Envy 17 features a spacious 4.3 x 2.7-inch Synaptics clickpad that HP calls an Imagepad.

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