Performance: Overall this laptop's performance was only fair, well below that of many models but still good enough for routine tasks like email, word processing and web browsing. It was among the fastest with productivity and Web-based tasks such as word processing, Web browsing, and scanning for malware. It was among the fastest for viewing and editing photos, and fast for viewing and editing HD videos. Sound from the built-in speakers was inadequate for all but the simplest use.
Portability: This laptop is a good choice for traveling. At 11.25 hours, battery life was very long, enough for a full day's work with a little more battery life to spare. At 2.1 pounds, this is lightweight for a laptop this size.
Ergonomics: The keyboard was not full-sized. The touchpad supports use of multiple-finger gestures to zoom and scroll.
Display: The display quality was good overall. Colors were not reproduced as accurately as on better displays. The viewing angle of the display is middling, so you might have to adjust the position for optimal viewability for one user and even more so for multiple viewers.
Useful features and attributes on this model include: There's a 32GB solid-state hard drive, which uses less power and accesses data more quickly. You can connect common external devices such as hard drives and Blu-ray burners to the USB 3.0 port for maximum performance. This laptop is compatible with HDMI for connecting to an HDTV. You may need an adapter.
Downsides: There's no optical drive like a CD or DVD reader, so you'll have to buy an external drive if you need one. The battery is not easily removable.
