Performance: Overall this laptop's performance was poor, well below that of many other models and you may notice slowdowns in such things as boot-up, application launching, and video editing. Performance was okay for routine productivity tasks but on the slow side, which you'd notice most when launching applications. It was slow for mainstream gaming, viewing and editing photos and editing music, and performance was okay for routine productivity and Web-based tasks but on the slow side. You would notice this most when editing photos or playing anything more demanding than casual games. Sound from the built-in speakers was inadequate for all but the simplest use.
Portability: At 3.5 hours, battery life was unacceptably short, so you'll be recharging more often than similar laptops. At 4.4 pounds, this is lightweight for a laptop this size.
Ergonomics: The keyboard, touchpad, labeling, and LED indicators were all well-designed, making it comfortable and convenient to use. The keyboard has large keys and was comfortably sized. There's a dedicated number pad. The touchpad supports use of multiple-finger gestures to zoom and scroll.
Display: The display quality was good overall. Colors were in the ballpark, though not completely accurate. 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: 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.
Downsides: The battery is not easily removable.
