The “b” key has the stylised Beats logo on it instead, which you'll either find cool or confusing. Having an usually small left Shift key and the backslash and hash key next to keys you press frequently (left Shift and makes for a few more mistypings than usual and seems to sacrifice efficiency for style. That unusually uncluttered keyboard layout looks good but it has disadvantages. The Windows logo is under there too (in matching red), and the connector for the optional slab battery read on to discover why that’s one accessory you might want to order.

Even the base is unusually clear and good-looking, with a sliding latch to release the battery and a single neat cover that you can unscrew if you want to add memory (up to 8GB total) or replace the hard drive. The keyboard has a satin finish on the keys with matching red lettering (and a warm red backlight behind the keys for use in dark studios) and it's a clean and uncluttered layout, without only the power button and none of the usual spattering of buttons, indicator lights and stickers to spoil the look. The interior is a matte black with a rubbery feel that's very comfortable to rest your hands on. The screen is glass side to side - including the black bezel which is decorated with another HP logo, this time in red - with a thin rubber edging, to protect the screen and keep dust out. There's a chrome band around the laptop base, perforated for the various ports, vents and slots and labelled in red. The Beats Edition looks very different from the standard Envy 14 the lid is satin black metal and the red Beats logo is much larger than the shiny (and stylish) HP logo.

The screen is bigger than the original Envy 13 (at an unusual 14.5 inches), the style is a million miles away from the usual dreary plastic laptop, the sound is something special and the build quality is still fantastic so is this your dream laptop? Maybe. Even the power supply has thoughtful touches like a USB port for charging your phone. (Pocket-lint) - From the stylish packaging to the aluminium case emblazoned with the Beats logo to the impressive specs (which include colour-coded Beats Solo headphones courtesy of Dr Dre), the HP Envy 14 is a desirable beast.

Hp laptop beats edition