New HPs now available: ENVY 17, dm4t, dv5t, dv6t, dv7t select, G42, G72

HP released a whole number of new laptops last week, updating virtually their entire line with better hardware and more attractive looks.
HP has recently done a lot of work in updating their consumer products, including Pavilion notebooks, G-Series notebooks and Envy notebooks. Many of them have a redesigned brushed metal chassis as well as updated internals. As part of what might become a weekly ritual here at Laptopical.com, I'll walk you through some of the best new releases of this week. Take a look below.

• The new 14" HP dm4t (pictured) starting at $729.99 is a portable (4.4lb, 1" thick), Core 2010 and dedicated GPU packing powerhouse.
• The new 14.5" HP dv5 starting at $799.99 can come in either Core 2010 or AMD varieties.
• The 15.6" HP dv6 starting at $699.99 has gotten a nice refresh too, and is also available with Core 2010 or AMD.
• The new 15.6" HP dv6 select edition starting at $749.99 is unique in that it features an optional touchscreen, plus it goes up to Core i7.
• The new HP dv7 select edition starting at $849.99 is now available with power going up to mobile quad-core CPUs.
• The new HP Envy 17 starting at $1399.99 brings a new form factor and more power to the Envy line
• The new 14" HP G42 starting at $549.99 features any Core i3-i5-i7 CPU in a lightweight package
• The new 17.3" HP G72 starting at $599.99 does that too but with a bigger screen