The longevity of the components is an individual decision, but based on my usage so far, the components will age out before thi...  Read More

The longevity of the components is an individual decision, but based on my usage so far, the components will age out before this solidly build laptop should give out.  Read Less

Overall, this system feels and behaves like a quality system for business work, capable of graphics and video, and some lighter...  Read More

Overall, this system feels and behaves like a quality system for business work, capable of graphics and video, and some lighter gaming capability.  Read Less

The bad:glossy screen can be a pain in high light areas.

The bad:glossy screen can be a pain in high light areas.  Read Less

I see a lot of confusion with the various vents and styling across the laptop with countless question and complaints about 'onl...  Read More

I see a lot of confusion with the various vents and styling across the laptop with countless question and complaints about 'only two speakers working', however even the product page itself states: "audio by bang & olufsen; dual speakers", which implies that everything beyond the dual front speakers is not, in fact, a speaker.  Read Less

This makes this laptop an incredible value for the upgradability.

This makes this laptop an incredible value for the upgradability.  Read Less

Let's get down to it, at this price point you are getting a lot, of generous ram, plenty of hd room, integrated video that can ...  Read More

Let's get down to it, at this price point you are getting a lot, of generous ram, plenty of hd room, integrated video that can support most common productivity tasks, email, surfing, video conferencing, and watching movies.  Read Less

It seems the prices are coming down.

It seems the prices are coming down.  Read Less

Getting the price reduced with prime day helped too.

Getting the price reduced with prime day helped too.  Read Less

It is a significant step up from the lower level less expensive laptop i have and that seem to dominate the diluted windows top sellers.

It is a significant step up from the lower level less expensive laptop i have and that seem to dominate the diluted windows top sellers.  Read Less

The ssd has been quick, making startup a very fast process, and the 1tb size (fortunately becoming more common) handily beats t...  Read More

The ssd has been quick, making startup a very fast process, and the 1tb size (fortunately becoming more common) handily beats the majority of those less expensive option.  Read Less

Yes, it's a more expensive option and may not stand out from other similarly priced options, but it's a solid competitor at the...  Read More

Yes, it's a more expensive option and may not stand out from other similarly priced options, but it's a solid competitor at the price point as of this writing.  Read Less

You won't be able to play high end games on the highest settings, but it's going to be better than most of those cheaper options.

You won't be able to play high end games on the highest settings, but it's going to be better than most of those cheaper options.  Read Less