Reviewers Liked
- Powerful second-generation Intel Core i5 processor, Backlit keyboard, Harman/Kardon speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio, Blu-ray player, Speedy USB 3,0 port and wireless Bluetooth 3,0 connection
- Decent gaming frame rates, Good everyday performer
- Blu-ray drive; Nvidia optimus graphics; fast processor; great speakers
- Strong application performance. USB 3.0 port included. Nice-sounding Harman Kardon speakers
- Outstanding audio; strong productivity and graphics performance; Blu-ray drive; USB 3.0 port
- Powerful Core i5 processor. 6GB of DDR3 memory. Switchable graphics with great Nvidia chip. Excellent typing experience. Backlit keyboard
- Good overall performance, Very good frame rates in games
- Very good application, graphics performance; high-quality speakers; backlit keyboard; HDMI, eSATA ports
- Attractive design, Excellent performance, Great keyboard
- Stylish textured design, Best-in-class sound quality, Strong graphics scores, Good keyboard and touchpad, Cool temperatures
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Four-hour battery life is short for a mainstream laptop, Dated design
- Anooyingly bright power button light, Only 10/100 ethernet
- Thick plastic chassis; bad battery life
- Unimpressive battery life
- Chunky; cramped keyboard; stiff mouse buttons
- Pricier than similar laptops. Battery is too small. Processor not running at full strength, especially off the AC. Heat is bothersome when running intensive tasks
- Branding apps need trimming, Keyboard backlighting lacks a dimmer
- Reflective screen; mushy keyboard
- Weak screen protection, A little expensive as configured
- Relatively short battery life, A bit pricey, Murky webcam images
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