Performance: Performance was excellent. Speed was tops for productivity and Web-based tasks such as word processing, Web browsing, and online game play. You'll have performance room to grow. Since there are few instances where you will be working on multiple tasks simultaneously, you may rarely see the increased performance.
Sound: Sound from the built-in speakers was inadequate for all but the simplest use.
Portability: This Chromebook is a very good choice for traveling. At 17 hours battery life was very long, enough for a full day's work and a little more. At 3.2lbs. weight was typical for a Chromebook this size and light enough to carry.
Ergonomics: The keyboard, touchpad, and labeling were all well-designed, making it comfortable and convenient to use.The full-sized keyboard was pleasant to type on.The keyboard was lighted.The touchpad supports use of multiple-finger gestures to zoom and scroll.The touchpad is easy to press for clicking.The touchpad is well positioned on the keyboard, so it's easy to reach and not prone to interference from arms or wrists.
Display: The display quality was excellent overall. Colors were accurately reproduced, realistic, and natural looking. The display was anti-reflective, so there was little or no glare when viewing in a brightly lit room or outdoors.The display has a wide viewing angle, especially important if more than one person needs to see the screen at a time, say, for a video or presentation.
