# Productive Professional Laptop Models The HP Envy 17 Laptop is Ready for Remote Work Demands By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-envy-17 References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/hp-launches-new-envy-laptops-23-03-21/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+geeky-gadgets+%28Geeky+Gadgets%29) & [www8.hp](https://www8.hp.com) The [HP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-elitebook-630-g9) Envy 17 laptop has been announced by the brand as part of a refresh of the namesake Envy laptop lineup to offer professionals with a way to maintain productivity when working in the office, from home and beyond. The unit features an expansive 17.3-inch display along with an 11th-generation [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-elitebook-800-and-805-g10-series) [Core i7](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-pavilion-plus-16) processor and 12GB of RAM for a speedy performance experience. Users looking to upgrade the laptop can opt for up to 32GB of RAM and up to a 1TB solid-state drive. The HP Envy 17 laptop starts at $1,000 and has been announced alongside the HP x360 15 that will offer users a hybrid experience that will accommodate the needs of creative professionals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Expansive Displays:** There is an opportunity for manufacturers to create laptops with even larger displays to meet the demands of professionals' work from home and remote work arrangements. - **Customizable Performance:** There is an opportunity for manufacturers to offer laptops with customizable specs, such as RAM and storage, to cater to the specific needs of professionals. - **Hybrid Experience:** There is an opportunity to create laptops that offer a hybrid experience that can cater to the needs of both creative and professional individuals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Computer Hardware Manufacturing:** Computer hardware manufacturers have the opportunity to create new, innovative laptops to meet the changing needs of professionals. - **Remote Work Technology:** Companies specializing in remote work technology can capitalize on the growing demand for products that facilitate remote work arrangements. - **Creative Technology:** Providers of creative technology can develop products that integrate well with professional technology needs to offer a comprehensive hybrid experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remote Work-Ready Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-elitebook-800-and-805-g10-series.md) - [Professional-Targeted Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-pavilion-plus-16.md) - [Remote Professional Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-elitebook-630-g9.md) - [Desktop-Grade Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-zbook-fury-g1i-18inch.md) - [Compact Workstation Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-workstation-laptop.md) - [Workspace-Ready Corporate Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-elitebook-600-series.md) - [Multitasking Professional Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-elite-dragonfly-g3.md) - [Hybrid Professional Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-chromebook-plus-x360.md) - [Professional Lightweight Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbook-studio-g9.md)