Reviewers Liked

  • Affordable
  • Bright screen
  • Class-leading performance from quad-core AMD A8 processor in our tests
  • Relatively light for DVD equipped 15.6inch notebook
  • Responsive touchpad
  • Stays fairly cool

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Low 1,366-by-768-resolution screen
  • Shallow, mushy keyboard
  • Hairtrigger touch pad
  • Weak display