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Looked at a lot of different options for my son's laptop. The biggest issue was which one. I looked at Apple products and they are really cool, but the idea of spending $2,000 on a computer for a High School student put me off. Also thought about a tablet, but my son actually uses his computer for something other than texting and playing video games, sometimes.

I was very skeptical of Windows 8. Since he was most familiar with the Mac OS, I was worried. He was using it fully in 5 minutes. Since getting it his Mac has been back-benched.

The laptop is very thin and light, and still has connections for VGA and a wired Internet Connection. While WiFi is very prolific, the ability to connect to a wired connection is useful in difficult situations or dealing with old equipment often found in schools and Universities. With the bandwidth-sucking Tablets having an option could be the difference between a successful presentation and just standing there hoping the WiFi works.

The battery life is pretty good, but not awesome, about 4 or 5 hours under normal use so far. It is quiet and doesn't heat up the way laptops used to.

Special note about Windows 8. It is different. However, you can get a desktop if you prefer by hitting a button. People tend to freak out every time Windows makes a change. I remember Windows 3.1, 95, Windows 2000 (remember that fun), XP, Vista and 7. Each change generates a group of people who complain.

When Mac switched to Intel, I remember those freakouts. So don't let the fact it has a new OS freak you out. It actually is more App based and more like a Tablet. Younger users will figure it out quickly. Also, I imagine people with limited computer abilities will like it. Those of us who still know how to use the Command Prompt probably will suffer more of a learning curve.

The Bottom line is that for the price, this is an excellent laptop. It's not so expensive that I worry about it being attractive to thieves and while Apple likes to stay ahead of the curve (which is awesome for early adopters), students will still be able to hook up to the Ethernet connection at the Podium when the WiFi in the lecture hall goes out from all the people streaming Pandora during their presentation.

I give it 5 stars based on value for money. I would not recommend this for someone who plans to do a lot of Video Editing or processor intensive applications. This is a great option for someone choosing between a high-end tablet, an ultrabook or a laptop. WiFi is everywhere. When it doesn't work or there are 40 students connected in a lecture hall, I wouldn't want to depend on it when my grade was on the line or spend $100 on a dongle to connect to the VGA port in the old Conference Room.

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Windows 8 takes some getting familiar with, but the laptop does everything it should. the only frustration I have with it is getting use to windows 8. To me windows 8 is not very user friendly. Toshiba makes a great product and I bought this laptop to replace another Toshiba laptop.

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Very fast computer with an elegant design. It connects to the internet in a few seconds, it loads up the desktop and all of the applications in a few seconds too. It's almost like an instant start device. I'm glad with this purchase.

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I have tried using other brands of laptop, but return to Toshiba. It is a quality laptop and perfect for my needs as a home user. My only regret is being unaware of what a nightmare Windows 8 would and continues to be.

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This computer is great. Toshiba laptops are the way to go. My computer did come a little dinged up but i was expecting that form a refurbished computer.