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The Envy dv6-7202eg is currently the most expensive model (1,200 Euros/~$1571) of a series of new 15.6-inch notebooks in our test parcours. The laptop runs on a quad-core Intel Core i7-3630QM CPU with 16 GB of RAM and has compact HP Keyboard . Switchable graphics are included: either the Intel HD Graphics 4000 IGP or the Nvidia GeForce GT 630M GPU provides graphics output. The storage device is a 1 TB hard disk and the icing on the cake is a Blu-ray burner. The case of the Envy dv6 is very sturdy and only deforms slightly under pressure. The base of the laptop can be bent a little if the user grabs the front edges and presses. The display cover is quite resistant, and the stiff hinges hold the screen securely in place. It is not possible to open the laptop with one hand. Accessories HP demands nearly 1,200 Euros (~$1571) for the Envy dv6-7202eg. This is quite a high price, and that makes it all the more disappointing that the buyer receives few laptop accessories . A few thin manuals are included in the package. We expected at least a DVD of drivers or a Windows 8 installation DVD Keyboard The HP Envy dv6 uses a chiclet keyboard like the Toshiba Satellite L515 (Black Matte) Keyboard . The main keys measure 14 x 14 mm (~0.55 x 0.55 inches) and are made of matte black synthetic material. They look very reliable and high-quality. The keys have medium stroke distance and comfortable resistance. The pressure point is clearly noticeable and the keyboard is securely installed in the case. It does not give way under pressure. However, HP was a bit careless in the middle of the keyboard: in this area, the device can be bent inwards slightly and the keyboard does not sit flush at the bottom edge. Although these are small workmanship errors, the buyer cannot tolerate them at a price of 1,200 Euros (~$1571). Overall, we felt that the keyboard is quite good. Nice extra: the wireless module, mute and Caps Lock key each includes a clear LED, which lights up when they are active. Keyboard backlight is also included. Touchpad The Synaptics touchpad of the Envy dv6 is placed in a depression. A silver metal border separates it visually and by feel from the rest of the case. The touchpad measures 9.8 x 4.7 cm (~3.86 x 1.85 inches) like the one in Lenovo U Series U330 Keyboard . The smooth surface allows the finger to slide without issues. At the top left edge of the touchpad, we have a switch, which allows the user to turn the touchpad on/off. A small LED shows the status of the touchpad. The device is capable of recognizing multi-touch gestures like zooming with two fingers. The individual gestures can be configured (turned on/off) in the settings menu. Not all functions are on by default; for example, the scroll function is deactivated. The two mouse keys of the touchpad are easy-to-use and have medium stroke distance. The pressure point is tangible. It appears as if there are some issues between the touchpad and some programs and Windows 8. When certain programs are started (like HWinfo or Hardware Monitor), the touchpad just turns off and cannot be turned back on. This did not occur at each start of the aforementioned programs, but when it did, the issue could only be corrected by restarting the laptop. We circumvented this issue by connecting an external mouse every time the touchpad crashed
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