Review of Dell Studio 1537 15-Inch Laptop (2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 4 GB DDR2

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Have owned this laptop for 4 years now and it's still going strong. Can still do anything I need to even though it is so old. People are mentioning that keys fall off, I have never had this problem. Never had to perform any repairs on it. People also mention that the touch activated sound buttons have a mind of their own, its probably because they don't clean their laptop so there is residue built up tricking the computer into thinking that you are pressing the buttons, I've never had this problem.

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I bought this Dell Studio Laptop after my thinkpad crashed. I was attracted to its look and fancy touch sensitive buttons on top. But immediately I started noticing that the volume, eject touch buttons have a mind of their own sometimes. I wish they were normal buttons instead of touch sensitive. The mouse touch pad is not good. It works well only sometimes. And the worst part is the keys. I lost some of my keys because they key pad is JUST bad. Ask anyone who used a Dell studio before and you'll see that at least one key is missing. Wait...while I was typing this the volume touch button came on ...on its own and it stays like that and you can't reduce the volume while its on. Also, it heats up pretty fast and the battery life is prob around 1:15 mts max.

Never should've bought this laptop.

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Since I bought this computer two years ago, I have been plagued with problems from it. Keep in mind that I use this computer for school, internet and gaming. I have since had to replace the charger cord 4 times. I have had to get an entirely new hard drive 4 times as well due to overheating issues. The hinge on the computer is flimsy plastic and has broken 3 times, which made the entire screen case pop off, as well as making the hinge unable to close which led to the back of the screen actually CRACKING. The eject and sound buttons (as another reviewer mentioned) often choose to work/not work whenever they want. Just from regular use of the keyboard, the keys often pop off. The track pad left-click button has ceased to work for about a year now (but I use an external mouse). I understand that all computers start wearing after awhile, but the problems I have had with this computer started not long after I bought the machine and have been persistent. I would STRONGLY not recommend this to anyone.

One mitigating factor was that the Dell Customer Service has been more than accommodating to all my issues. The extended warranty was a must-have. Still very, very disappointed.

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I've owned this laptop for over 4 years now and it is still going strong. Screen is still working just like the first day I got it, all the keys still function, and it can handle almost anything I throw at it. Though this isn't a perfect laptop.

One huge issue I had with it was Windows Vista. It was fast at first on the Dell, but after a while it slowed my Dell down greatly. So I updated its operating system to Windows 7 and it is much faster now, not to mention Windows 7 is way better than Vista in terms of appearance and customization. The upgrade was pretty much flawless too. Only had a delete or upgrade a few of my programs but then it would run normally. It now even beats my girlfriends MacBook on the boot-up. I'm very happy now that it's running Windows 7. I HIGHLY recommend upgrading from Vista to 7. You can find good deals online.

Another issue with this Dell is the processing speed and RAM. As a student engineer, I need something that can handle AutoCAD and other 3D drafting software. The 2.0GHz processor and 4 GB of RAM is nice for web surfing and basic gaming, it's a bit sluggish when I run my AutoCAD software. It takes a good 5 minutes for the program to boot up, but once it's up it can run with some of the newer computers. I'm looking into possibly upgrading the RAM to 8 GB (2x4GB) which is the max that this computer can handle. However I'm currently saving as much money as I can to get me though school. So for now, it is a good computer for my needs.

The other issues I have with this laptop are minor, such as the touch buttons at the top, minor heat issues, short battery life, and minor cosmetic defects. I really don't like touch buttons. I wish they were dim then when you touched them, they brighten up and go back to dim. Instead, they're dark and brighten when you touch them. This gets frustrating when you're on your computer in a dark room and want to adjust the volume. I don't know which one I'm touching until I touch it. But could be worse. As for the heat issues that others have said, my computer actually had very few heat issues, as mine came with the extended life (9 cell) battery that propped the back up. So whenever the fan turned on, it would breathe perfectly fine. However, I have had this battery since I first got the computer, so now it can only hold a charge for a good hour, then I have to plug it in. For me, I learn to live with it and always work near an outlet. As for the cosmetic defects, it's from normal use. I've hardly ever slammed my laptop shut, I try to keep it as clean as I can, and I handle it carefully everyday. In return, the laptop has not fallen apart on me. Even when I dropped it once from waist height, nothing happened except a little damage on the hinge but it still works perfectly fine, hard drive and everything.

I would recommend this to anyone who needs a good laptop for everyday use. Just upgrade the operating system to Windows 7 and treat it nicely.

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I've had this laptop for 5 years now. And I can tell you anything about it. For commercial use and gaming its an awesome computer. Granit you can't play wow on ultra graphics but you can play on fair with no lag. The touch buttons on the top I thought was neat. But I do have to agree that I wish they weren't. Sometimes my disc tray will just eject the disc on its own. But that's rarely. Yes this laptop has poor battery life now mine only lasts about 30min. And I never had to replace the power cord at all. This laptop does over heat easily but all you have to do is prop something behind it to let it breath a little and it will do fine. This laptop also has an internal mic for which I can't seem to find. Because it broke on me :p. the only major downfall to this CPU really is that it has vista. You can always upgrade to windows 7 (already did the test for it and this laptop is capable of win7). This laptop is a good gift for someone. I recommend it. If you need more RAM space it can be expandable to 8gb. (2 x 4gb memory sticks). I've never really had a problem with this laptop. But I do think its time for an improvement for me :)

eMachines Black 15-inch eME725-4520 Laptop Reviews

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I bought this laptop after previously owning an expensive, Sony Vaio which had a lot of features that I didn't use.

That fell and broke and I found the cost of replacement parts to be excessive, so instead, I decided to purchase a more cost effective system.

I am more that pleased with this purchase. It is stable and efficient as Acer bought the eMachines brand. So I wasn't worried about this laptop being durable as that's what Acer laptops are known for.

The 2.2 Ghz Intel Pentium T4400 processor is an upgrade over the T3200 I had on the Vaio and the increase in processing speeds is noted and appreciated. Windows 7 is a joy to use and I love it compared to Vista. Everything is so EASY on Win7.

3GB of RAM feels like the 4GB I had on the Vaio, so when I finally do upgrade this eMachine to 4GB this system is gonna FLY!

I don't use the webcam or mic alot, so I am glad I didn't have pay for one. I do use the multi-card reader and the 2 usb ports don't bother me because if I do need more than 2 ports, which I don't at this time, I can just purchase a hub.

I am so happy I got this system for less than $380.00 inclusive of shipping (yes, $380 has the shipping in it).

Also, big up to the vendor, EDeals4U. My boyfriend is jealous of my laptop and wants one. So if you do get more units in stock, I'll be sure to grab one.

I am totally excited about my laptop.

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ok, have only had this laptop 3 days. NO problems out of box...so far I do love the Win 7. Love the internet functions, wireless and not having all those IE boxes on the bottom task bar. This computer seems like a speed demon compared to my old laptop. Great for farming...lol. I do wish the keyboard was centered..due to the number pad, the keyboard and touchpad are off center. Need a bit of time to get used to this. Also, the keys are very dark..wish it had a back lit keyboard, glow in the dark or bright numbers on the keys. if you type at night, aaarghhh. I'm ok with letters, but the numbers are killing me. Also, the delete and insert keys are in odd place. Wide screenvery nice! No camera or microphone, which I knew about when I purchased. Everything else is as stated on the description of the product. Have not tried to hook up to TV yet, but see the connections for tv and the card reader for camera. The seller does not provide tracking info which upset me at first. I did get a notice from amazon the item shipped the very next morning after I ordered it, paid the basic rate and it did get here in the time specified...I just could not track it. So far, so good. would purchase again for the price!

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I bought this laptop for my daughter for a graduation gift, she absolutely loves it. This laptop is soo much faster than one that I bought for myself 2 1/2 yrs ago (for the same price). Windows 7 home prem is way better and more user friendly than the vista home basic that I have on mine. Starting up is super fast and surfing the web is so much more fun when you don't have to wait for the pages to load up. We did have a problem with our USB port, a piece broke off inside...we contacted the vendor and was given a repair # and info and was asked to send it in for repair. Sent it on a saturday, they received it on the following tuesday and we got it back the following tuesday all fixed (we were out of the cost to send it to them $36). I have no regrets buying this laptop.

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My son is pretty smart on what he wanted for school. So we did our research for what he was looking for at a price I could afford. This eMachine sure fit the bill. My son says he absolutely loves it and loves how fast it is. He didn't want a small screen at all, so this was a good choice. He's been using it everyday for school. I'm sure it will be great through High School. I've had an eMachine in the past and was very happy so I'm sure this will be no different.

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this purchasing process was excellent!the seller is prompt,courteous and customer service driven.the product was bought to replace my college students broken one.it was just what he needed,no frills,perfect working and practical condition. of course he would prefer something more hip with every bell and whistle conceivable, but then again,he'd rather drive a cadillac instead of the familys 8 year on minivan,too.

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Toshiba Satellite L505-S5993 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Grey/Black Laptop Review

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This is my first laptop. I was shopping on black Friday, have heard great things about Toshiba laptops, and they had this one for 499.00 so I said what the heck and got it! I also ordered a wireless router. A few days later the box came and I could not be happier. The best thing about is the the display. It is very sharp, bright, and clear. The keyboard is nice as well. I can't stand the touchpad, but I think that's a common problem with all laptops. I immediately went out and bought a wireless mouse to use with it. The sound is not great either, but again, I think that's common with laptops. It seems pretty sturdy, and runs cool. It does not get hot, and the fan doesn't even run when the ambient temp is around 65 degrees. Setting up the wireless network was a breeze, and when I started up the laptop, it found the signal immediately, and never loses it. The computer is very fast and I have not had one problem. Very satisfied..and wow what a great price I got--this is a well equipped laptop.

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I had looked for a while for a laptop after my desktop died and the Toshiba L505 series was one of my finalists. It has not disappointed me and at the price ($499) for the specs (4g ram/500g HD)it has been the a great machine.

One plus with this machine is that it came with very little "bloatware"Norton trial, Microsoft Office 2007 trial, and some games. So, if you buy this machine at a "Box Store" don't let them con you into optimization for an extra $50-$100, you can do recovery disks and bloatware removal on your own.

The only downside is I really wish it had an HDMI output for streaming movies to my flat screen from places like Amazon, but the VGA or USB output will have to suffice.

No HDMI is only reason I didn't give it 5 stars, other machines in this range offer it and hope Toshiba will soon.

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This is my second laptop and my first was Toshiba too. The first one stayed with me for Four years and did start to die.

So I decided to purchase this during the Black Friday Deal and the price was seducing! I got it a few days ago and wow!

This laptop is worth every dollar! The only thing you might consider before purchasing is that the battery doesn't stay too long when unplugged. If you need it for home use then this is it and at an amazing price!

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This is my 3rd laptop, 2nd Toshiba. I got one of these on Black Friday for my son, and just ordered another for myself. I love Win 7! There is very little preloaded crap to remove and it is super fast. Having the numeric keypad on the side and an amazing screen add to its sheer awesomeness. The touchpad is ultra cool. I must agree with other reviewers that the sound is lacking, but I did not purchase the laptop to be my primary music player so I still gave it 5 stars. I was shocked when I first closed the laptop, being used to ones that latch. This one doesn't latch and the tension hinge (which keeps it closed in lieu of a latch) wants to slam shut in the last few inches, whereas those that latch have to be pushed all the way closed. It survived that rough close and my 1st Toshiba, four months old and running great for my college student, survived a 3 foot drop onto carpet. If a Toshiba can survive me, it has my loyalty.

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I bought this machine 2 weeks ago to replace an old personal eMachines laptop, I use an IBM Thinkpad for work. This computer stacks up nicely compared to all the other laptops I've used. First, the screen is very bright and vivid. I love the number pad, it's great not having to hunt and peck for the numbers across the top of the keys. Without a doubt, the memory and RAM are great at this price point. Unfortunately, I didn't get the great deal some others did, but even at $579, it's still a good value. I've already loaded up my iTunes and other applications and it runs smoothly and quickly. It was a breeze to set up.

The only draw back is the touch pad, as others have mentioned. When I bought it, I'd read some reviews that pointed to the frustrations this thing caused, but I figured people were just being picky. They weren't it stinks. First it's a bit hard to see, but that's not such a big deal. The real issue is the application. I've gone in and adjusted the settings every which way possible, I can't get it to function as I want. I ultimately turned off the tapping function (way too sensitive at every setting) and I'm still not happy. I find myself using the pad and it randomly adjusts the zoom level of the screen. I've no doubt that this issue can be resolved with some setting, but I can't find it.

To summarize, the touchpad is bad enough to take away 1 star, but the pros far outweigh this con, especially if you use an external mouse. Do your research, you probably won't find a machine with this much to offer at a similar price point.

Review of Gateway NV4402u Laptop / Intel® Pentium Processor / 14" Display

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I've had this laptop for half a year now, after buying from a relative who upgraded his laptop. It is very good! I watch movies here always in great clarity. Very fast and easy to use. My needs are basic, as most of us probably do: surf the net, watch movies and word/spreadsheet processing, and I'm glad I didn't shell out too much money to get these jobs done. If you're not a heavy gamer or a video editor, this one should be right for you.

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Great laptop for the money, lots of power packed into a small package. No problems with this laptop whatsoever. I would have given 5 stars but I have one complaint and that is that the "fit and finish" of this laptop isn't as good as it should be. The battery doesn't fit tightly in place, it is a bit loose... also the main cover seems a bit flimsy and thin. But even so, I haven't had a problem with it.

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I absolutely love my new laptop!!!!! You can't see it well from these pics but it has a cool pattern on the case and it works excellent.

Samsung 17.3" AMD Dual-Core 500GB HDD Notebook Reviews

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Because the product specifications are lame, here are the details of it from the manufacturer:

Memory Module Specifications

Total Memory Size 6GB

Memory Type DDR3

Memory Speed PC3-12800

Memory Slots (Total) 2

Memory Speed MHz 1600MHz

Memory Slots (Available) 0

Maximum Memory Supported 8GB

Memory Configuration 4GB + 2GB

Monitor Specifications

Screen Size 17.3"

Maximum Resolution 1600 x 900

Display Type LED HD

Processor Specifications

Processor Brand AMD

Processor Class A6

Processor Type Dual-Core

Processor Speed 2.7GHz

Notebook Specifications

Lifestyle Desktop Replacement

Condition Refurbished

Operating Systems Windows 8 64-Bit

Platform Laptop

Hard Disk Drive Specifications

Capacity 500GB

HDD/SSD Drives Included 1x 500GB

Drive Types Hard Drive

Hard Drive Speed 5400 RPM

Graphics Specifications

Graphics Description Integrated Graphics

GPU/VPU AMD Radeon HD 7520G

Optical Drive Specifications

Optical Drive DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Burner

Supplemental Drive

Capacity 3-in-1

Supplemental Drive Type Media Reader

Media Types Secure Digital (SD)

SDHC

SDXC

Audio Specifications

Audio Description Integrated Audio

Audio Chipset High-Definition Audio

Audio Channels 3W Stereo Speaker (1.5W x 2)

Integrated Microphone Yes

Media Ports

USB Ports (Total) 2 USB 2.0

2 USB 3.0

LAN Ports 1 RJ-45

Audio Out Jacks 1

Microphone Jacks 1

VGA Ports 1

HDMI Ports 1

Communications

Communications Description Integrated LAN

Integrated Wireless LAN

Integrated Bluetooth

Interface Type Gigabit LAN

Bluetooth 4.0 + HS

Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n

Protocols 802.11b

802.11g

802.11n

Dimensions

Width 16.19"

Height 1.39"

Depth 10.64"

Weight 6.17"

Mouse Specifications

Mouse Type Integrated Touchpad

Scrolling Capability Scroll Scope

Keyboard Specifications

Keyboard Type 101 Key US Keyboard

Battery

Battery Type 6-Cell Lithium-ion

Webcam

Integrated Webcam Yes

Webcam Resolution 1.3MP

This is a very nice laptop, and I have a few comments on it myself. It's battery life is about 4 hours at 80%(set at that to preserve battery life), the graphics are great, and the sound is LOUD, but it does sound kind of tinny(no bass, duh). It comes with a Plants vs. Zombies trial, and a shark dash full version. The laptop plays Star Wars Battlefront 2 on it, so you know it has good speed. It plays it without delay, and is very fast. On all the other computers the internet is slow, but on this thing for some reason it is very fast. Now for the problem that most users are afraid of: Windows 8. It really isn't that bad. I am not the I-phone kind of person, so I disregard most of the stuff on it. Basically what it is is an app menu that you can put what you want on it(like installed games, or Google chrome, which, by the way, doesn't come with it), and have ease of access to things like S-Player(aka, a twisted version of windows media player), and the internet. The only problem I have with this computer is the touch pad. It is unresponsive to the scroll feature(two fingers in a direction), so you may have to buy a mouse for this computer. Luckily, I already had one so this wasn't an issue. I would recommend this laptop to anyone, because it is a masterpiece of laptops. Save your money on a big expensive one, and buy this one!

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The laptop is not as gigantic as i expected it to be, maybe i've gotten used to the screensize.

The battery life is decent, i live in a country with regular blackouts and this battery serves me well.

Once you get used to windows 8, it totally rocks. You can pinch to zoom with the mousepad of this laptop.

Consider buying a remote mouse. Right now i use my phone as a remote.

The sound is powerful.

What i hate: the regular solitaire etc are missing. pinball 3D is the only full game that comes with the system. I don't mind buying games, but data connection's very expensive where i live.

I needed a large screen for games, movies and pattern-making software. For less than $500, this baby is a dream come true.

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Nice blue steel looking cover ,vary thin ,super fast loads up quick storage for a lot of stuff,should last for years

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Good buy fast good storage size loads up quick looks great steel blue thin not as thick as older one I have should last for years

OPTIPLEX 9020 SFF I5-4570 3.2G SYST 500GB DVDRW W7P 64BIT W/3YR NBD Review

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Arrived in Dell Manf boxes. Service Tag did indicate a 3YR next business day warranty. The only issue, and it is a big deal, is that it ships with 4gigs of RAM, not the 32gigs advertised.

Frankly, I figured it would be a typo or a fantastic deal. even with the 4 gigs, it's a decent price point.

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Reviews of HP TX2Z TouchSmart 12.1-Inch Laptop

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Spent $360.00 for extended warranty "care pack" with HP. One and a half hours on hold failed to get a

representative that could provide directions. Could not stay on hold longer and notebook rendered

useless due to inability to access repair with warranty. Have to designate this product and company

as a "do not buy". Will never, ever buy HP again myself.

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I purchased my TX2Z in March of 2009. It ran a bit slow due to bloatware and Vista but I was able to clean it up to make it at least as fast as my old Windows XP laptop. It also ran loud due to constant blowing by the CPU fan.

In February 2011, the computer failed, showing only a black screen with blinking lights on the keyboards. After several frustrating hours with the incompetent HP tech service, I paid $300 to have the out-of-warranty laptop sent in for a new motherboard.

Now, in February 2012, the computer's motherboard has again failed in the same manner, and HP wants another $300 to fix again. No thank you, HP. You can read around the internet about widespread overheating problems with this and similar models, and HP's poor service.

My first and last HP product.

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I have had a HP tx2z touchsmart laptop for about a year now, I also bought the 2-year accidental protection plan (about a third of the laptop in cost). When I first bought it I had one issue with the touch screen that took about 3 weeks to get fixed and two hour long calls to HP. About a month ago I started having bad heat issues and my video card started going bad. I have spent 6 calls, 1+ hour each, on the phone with HP. One month later and I still don't even have a box to send my HP laptop in for repair. BEWARE OF HP.

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I'll keep this short and sweet. **Do your homework before ordering this tablet**

I bought mine in 7/2009 and am on my 4th one. Yes, I have sent it back for repair or replacement THREE times, and am waiting for the shipping box to return this one as well, as this one came back from repair with defective touchscreen, non-working fingerprint reader, buzzing power supply and an SD card reader which isn't screwed in (so it doesn't line up with the frame).

Only HP could ship out such a POS.

If this tablet PC actually worked as advertised it would be my dream notebook. It doesn't. In fact, it doesn't even come close.

The problems which make this great idea a horrible notebook to own:

-The mouse cursor jumps to a certain point on the screen over and over (sometimes clicking, which is always fun when that 'spot' is over the X button). The 'certain point' varies by the notebook, sometimes it is lower left, some right,.. you get the idea. Add to this the makers of the touch panel, N-trig, have yet to make fully working drivers for any OS. N-trig, the company which tells you flat out that updating your tablet's driver can render it irreparable.. and they mean it! TONS of people have had to return their TX2z to HP for replacement because the touch driver killed their tablet.

-The power supply buzzes.. loudly! The buzzing varies by how bright the screen is. If you are superman and can see the screen turned all the way down, it is ignorable. If you want to see your screen, it buzzes to no end. If you want a bright screen, grab your ear plugs.

-The fingerprint reader works.. sometimes. More specifically, it works about ~25% of the time. The other 75% of the time it completely ignores your finger swipes. That, of course, is assuming the software doesn't crash (yes, even on a fresh install).

-It's a tablet, you can hold it at any angle.. you just can't see it at any angle! The screen turns to a bright mush if you hold the tablet at any angle besides directly. If you are drawing, or writing, and want to adjust for your hand position, you no longer get to see the screen because it washes out.

If you really love this tablet, you can buy mine, just as soon as HP sends it back from repair.. FOR THE FOURTH TIME.

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I purchased this laptop in October from HP's website. It came with a lot of bloatware, which really slowed it down. After removing many of the third party applications pre-installed on the laptop it was much more responsive. When I bought the laptop, it qualified for a free upgrade to windows 7 and after installing Windows 7 it was like a whole new computer. It boots up faster and seems more responsive than with windows vista.

In contrast to LawnMower Man's experience, my power supply is silent, the touchscreen responds well to my finger and stylus, and the laptop seems very sturdily built. The viewing angle of the screen could be better, but if the screen is facing you, you shouldn't have any problems.

I didn't think I would find much of a difference between my old notebook and a tablet notebook, but it has completely changed how I browse the internet, read .pdfs, and take notes. The handwriting recognition software is pretty good out of the box, but you can train it to better recognise your handwriting so you can convert your hand written notes to text with few errors.

I rarely ever use the touchpad mouse on the laptop. When using the tablet like a regular notebook, its much more convenient to move windows and highlight text directly on the screen than it ever was to manipulate a touchpad mouse.

I've really enjoyed using this tablet so far. The touchscreen is responsive and accurate, and it was much cheaper than other tablet PCs on the market (e.g. lenovo).

Asus X501A-DH31-WT 15.6-Inch Laptop Reviews

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I replaced my 5 year old Toshiba laptop with this ASUS and have been very impressed. I was just looking for a basic laptop for web browsing, email, Youtube, etc, and this fit the bill. It's slim and lightweight (at least compared to the other older laptops we have) and runs very cool. With the Intel i3 processor along with 4GB of RAM it's not cutting edge by any means, but as a basic laptop it's more than enough.

I've got an ASUS netbook that's a couple of years old and have had no issues at all with it, and hopefully the new laptop will fare as well. If you're looking for a good, basic laptop then put this on your list.

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I am very shocked at how well this computer runs and works. I've never had an Asus before but I'm glad I got it. It turns on really quick and the Windows 8 is super fast compared to Windows 7.

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They won't give me back refund....sucks

I just open and use couple hours....

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We are truly sorry, but I have been informed by our returns department that we received your return of the ASX501DH31W ASUS 15.6"NTBK WH;I3-2350M which had already been opened and used.

Unfortunately we cannot authorize/process your return since you did not return this properly according to our guidelines in our return policy, which you can see listed on our web site: (partially copied here in the next paragraph.) as well as on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/details?ie=UTF8&asin=&isAmazonFulfilled=&isCBA=&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&orderID=&seller=A17MC6HOH9AVE6&sshmPath=returns#aag_returns

Returned or exchanged products must be in brand-new, mint condition. Items must be in the original, undamaged manufacturer's packaging with all packaging materials, including instruction booklets, packing inserts, and the blank warranty cards. Any merchandise missing the original Universal Product Code (UPC) cannot be returned. The manufacturer's labeled packaging must be enclosed within an additional shipping carton. Please do not place stickers or shipping labels on the original manufacturer's package. Please ship your parcel back to Adorama freight prepaid and Insured. Sorry, Adorama cannot accept COD or freight-collect shipments. Return shipping cost (the cost to send an item back to our store) is not reimbursable. …….Notebooks netbooks, laptops, tablets and computers cannot be returned or exchanged once opened or unwrapped.

Our returns department cannot issue refund since in this condition, the manufacturer considers this as not ours to return but rather it belongs to the customer, and therefore they will not accept it back from us for credit.

Since this is NOT defective, it's just that you No longer needed/wanted

It wasn't easy to use windows 8. I couldn't get internet connection with my internet cable..I couldn't figure out to install skype too...

I am sorry, but sice this is not defective per your email request to return this (and you don't have a case#) we can either return this to you or if you cannot accept this back, we will have no choice but to split the loss and process your return less 50% and sell it a a "Used" item.

Please reply ASAP within 3 business days.

Thank you for your patience and understanding

Sony VAIO VPC-EH13FX/B Laptop (Black) Reviews

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Good laptop with less bloat ware than a lot of pcs. Perfect size for portability while still giving you a comfortable keyboard with large display.

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Everything as expected. It was a gift for my wife, and she has no complains about it. she loves it.

Dell Inspiron i17R-1053sLV 17-Inch Laptop Review

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This laptop is advertised to have an i5 3.1 GHz processor (http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i17R-1053sLV-17-Inch-Laptop/dp/B009LTUB1E/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353674608&sr=1-1&keywords=i17r-1053slv), but actually has an i3 2.4 GHz processor. Argh!!!

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I bought this as a portable in home option to a desktop. It is very fast and the super large screen is beautiful. However, if you are looking for a laptop to take on trips, you might want to go for a smaller, lighter option.

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I love my Dell Inspiron 17" laptop

Compact, fast, able to move from room to room

to use my laptop

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Looking this over, I see it says an i3 2.4g processor. Had the pleasure of setting one of these up for a friend...now I am looking to get a couple. Nice laptop for the price.

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I love the full keyboard and wide screen. However windows 8 is a pain in the a$$ if its not on a tablet. The computer has a great sound system to it where you don't need external speakers if your at the desk with it.

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I had been thinking about getting a tablet, but when I saw this product a laptop that converts into a tablet I was very excited! I read the reviews, consumer reports, compared this product to the Dell convertible (normally I buy Dell laptops) and this seemed to have better reviews and fewer problems overall. The only complaint I read about was the lack of an "end" button on the keyboard. I can live with that.

The keyboard is a very reasonable size, amazing for a laptop this size. Even my dad, who has large hands, thought the keyboard looked useable. The screen is easy to rotate and lay flat to use it as a tablet with touch features. I used the Blio program that came on the computer to download a few books before a trip and used the computer as a tablet to read my books.

This laptop/tablet is the perfect size to use on my lap sitting on my couch (which I'm doing now as I type this), or at the kitchen table, or in the airport, or on the plane. A great compact size but not too small that you lose the display or keyboard function. A two hour battery life, which is about all I've needed so far. I keep this laptop on my coffee table so I can easily go online instead of going upstairs to my office and booting up my desktop computer. So convenient!

My only complaint might be that the mousepad can be a bit sensitive sometimes. Takes some getting used to I guess. Every computer is different. And when reading a book in Blio, I had to push the screen harder than I thought to turn the page, but that may be influenced by the screen protector I put on the screen as soon as I bought it.

Overall, I am very happy with this laptop/tablet! I got it from a seller on Amazon who refurbished it and it works great! I would buy it again and have recommended it to friends.

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I bought this when they first came out and fell in love with it but had to return it because money was too tight. Now, years later, I was able to purchase it again and they no longer have them in stores. I was so thankful Amazon had them for purchase. I absolutely love the touch screen feature. Its very responsive. I love playing games and browsing the web after switching the screen to tablet mode. Its small and is so easy to use. It doesn't come with a disc drive but I purchased a portable one for it that works wonderfully. I was torn between a laptop and tablet. I wanted something that could do flash drive and disc drive but I love how sleek the tablet is. I am so thankful they made something in between. Love this and would highly recommend to anyone!

ASUS 1015E-DS03 10.1-Inch Laptop ( Black ) Review

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Amazing notebook for under $250, fast shipping from Amazon. I've had it for a week and it has performed flawlessly for what my wife and I use it for. We wanted a

small notebook that can be easily carried around the house, as well as taking on trips. It's great for web browsing, watching youtube videos(search ubuntu-restricted-extras), typing documents using libreoffice, etc. Battery lasts 4.5-6 hours or so, depending on usage.

It comes with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 64-bit, which is supported through April 2017. The initial configuration takes approximately 10 minutes before booting into the OS,

which then required 430 MB of updates. The notebook uses efi boot with gpt partitioning. Here's the partitioning:

1. 100 MB fat32 boot-efi

2. 4 GB fat32 PQServices restore

3. 179 GB ext4 Ubuntu OS

4. 7.5 GB swap

5. 108 GB ntfs data

You can boot from usb flash by pressing the "Esc" key at the Asus screen during boot. According to a reviewer of the Asus X201E-DH01, the recovery partition can be

accessed by pressing "shift" at boot. It comes with bios ver. 3.2, the latest is 3.4, which can be downloaded from Asus support. I wouldn't recommend updating the

bios unless you know what you're doing.

I'm an experienced Ubuntu user, so didn't have any problems setting everything up. For someone with little or no experience, there's tons of online help, especially

ubuntuforums.org. The unity launcher takes a little getting used to, and I recommend going into System Settings--->Appearance--->Behaviour and setting the launcher

to auto-hide and moving the sensitivity to high. This will free up much needed screen space. I've installed cairo dock, which really isn't needed, but some might

prefer it over unity's launcher.

Ubuntu isn't for everyone, but the good thing is it can be tested by downloading the Ubuntu 12.04.2 iso, burning it as an image to cd or dvd. The live cd(which is

much slower than an install) will give you the Ubuntu experience, without actually installing it on your present computer.

Once Ubuntu is set up & personalized on the notebook, there should be little or no configuring required. I would highly recommend the ASUS 1015E-DS03 to anyone who is familiar with Ubuntu or is willing to put in a little effort to learn a new OS(Windows was new at one time).

I'm an old timer(65 year old "cooter") so anyone can learn to use Ubuntu, it's been a rewarding experience for me(and my wife).

Just wanted to add that everything worked out-of-the-box; however I haven't tried ethernet, but wireless is fast & reliable. The notebook quickly suspends when

the lid is closed and immediately resumes when opened. I did have one time that it didn't suspend(you'll know this if the wireless light remains on), only the

power light blinks if it suspends properly. The battery discharged completely when it didn't suspend, so I later went into System Settings--->Power--->Turn off

power when battery is critically low, to prevent this.

I don't want this to be an Ubuntu help review, but here's a few other tweaks that I did. In Firefox, to enable click to select all in the address bar: Type "about:config"(without quotes) into the address bar, type "browser.urlbar.ClickSelectsAll", toggle from false to true.

To adjust fonts & various other tweaks, search for "ubuntu-tweak" online, the directions will require using the command line or terminal(press the "Windows" key,type

"terminal" in the search box, copy & paste one line at a time, press "enter" after each line. In ubuntu-tweak, you might also want to change to a more traditional

scrollbar by disabling overlay scrollbar. Don't let using the terminal(it's easy) deter you from using Ubuntu, this should be the last time you'll use it.

Note, pressing the "Windows" key opens the Dash menu, where you can find all the programs installed on the computer. This paragraph isn't an actual review of the

notebook, but maybe it'll help get anyone started who is unfamiliar with Ubuntu Linux.

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Asus began the netbook era with a very small computer running Linux. The screen was 7" (800x480), the machine had 512 meg of RAM, plus 4 G of not so fast SSD space. It ran a Celeron CPU. The electronics bled power, the screen was tiny, but it was cheap, under $500 (US), and it ran a customized version of a somewhat out of date distribution called Xandros Linux.

Eventually, manufacturers stopped making netbooks, and by that time Microsoft had crippled the form factor (now with better electronics and a 10" screen) with its own crippled version of Windows, and insisting that they all come with 1 G of RAM. Intel finished the job by making netbooks Linux hostile with their latest 2600 Atom based systems.

Now Asus has returned with a Sandy Bridge based Celeron computer with a 10" screen, running Ubuntu Linux (12.04). Behold the new netbook. It has little that you can upgrade. Still, it comes with 2 G of RAM, and a decent sized hard drive (320 G). The screen, while 10", bumps the resolution to 1366x768, an improvement over the 1024x600 displays of previous netbooks.

The keyboard is usable, if a bit squishy in its feel. One positive is that Asus put a second function key next to the arrow keys. The biggest complaint typists will have is that the spacing from hand rest to screen is cramped. You may miss when changing rows. The touchpad is one of those with the buttons integrated. The bottom of the touchpad clicks. Click feel is lousy. The pad surface is cramped. I never tested the touch aspect with the supplied Ubuntu, but I can say that with Debian, it is quite good, responding well to swipes, and one through three fingered taps.

Netbooks have always featured strong connectivity. These included 3 USB ports, one Ethernet, SD card, VGA out, and audio. This machine changes one of the USB ports to USB3, and adds a full sized HDMI port to the mix.

The CPU is more powerful than its Atom cousins. It also features hardware support for virtual machines. The difference in speed running any virtual machine on this machine, compared to a traditional netbook is dramatic. Unfortunately, the 2 G of RAM that comes with the 1015E cannot be upgraded, somewhat limiting the machine's usefulness for running virtual machines.

The machine will run warm in spots, mostly on the left side by the exhaust vent (your left leg will feel it). If you cover the bottom intake vents, the machine will get hot. The fan, however, never gets noisy.

The better netbooks came with bulgy, external batteries, for better battery life. So does this one. Some people will complain that this is one, fat, ugly netbook, and they would be right. Such people should get another Asus machine. It's slim, slightly larger, runs cooler, and features no unsightly bulges. It also comes with the same Ubuntu Linux, along with twice the RAM, plus a keyboard with better touch and spacing. Battery life for that machine is 4-5 hours. This one reaches 6. Sometimes, I like bulges. Even better, this battery can be replaced easily.

A couple of comments for you Linux aficionados who like to experiment with other distros. Go right ahead. I typically try to run Debian. Here are my observations:

The wireless uses a Broadcom chipset. Veteran Linux users know what I mean. Broadcom support has gotten better over time, though. For Debian you download the package "broadcom-sta-dkms," and the Linux headers associated with your kernel. Debian will then pull in a bunch of other programs for compiling software. It's all automated, and what you end up with is a compiled kernel module called "wl." It works fine, and will update automatically, should a kernel update call for it, but good luck installing Debian, and expecting the installer to use your wireless connection. That may hold true for other distributions, too, but not all. It's good this machine has Ethernet, as I used the Debian Netinstall disk.

The machine comes with the not-so-capable Intel Graphics 2000 video (it's what comes with Sandy Bridge computers). Linux support is decent, though with Debian, you may want to disable, or remove Xscreensaver.

All told, a decent machine with basic hardware that gives very good battery life. If you travel, want a very portable, cheap machine that can still get work done without plugging in, this is the one for you.

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EDIT: I discovered that with gestures off, the mousepad is not too bad if you move around with one finger, then hold that finger in place while you use a different finger to click. The biggerest problem, as reported by many, happens when you move the cursor with one finger, then lift that same finger to click.

IMPORTANT: This same physical computer is available with either Windows or Linux (Ubuntu) operating system. They are listed as different products in Amazon. You are reading reviews for Ubuntu. The device is the same, but how it works (the software) is very different. The Ubuntu version costs less. I see that many questions are from persons who have come here because this version (with Ubuntu) is cheaper. If you do not understand the difference between Windows and Ubuntu, then pay more and get the Windows version, not this one. If you do understand the difference, this device works well with Linux. If you intend to dual-boot Windows and Linux, be aware that some (not all) users have reported UEFI secure boot installation problems. Read web site for info before doing anything drastic.

I am experienced with both Windows and Linux. I chose the Linux version by intent, since I have only one business program that must run on Windows (and I have another computer). Why pay more?

Keep in mind that this class of device does not have a CD or DVD slot. If you need that capability, then you will need to use an external CD/DVD reader, or (if possible) transfer a readable file. You probably cannot run iTunes on Linux, even with an emulator, but you can play mp3 files transferred via another computer. That's how I do it. Other reviewers report that the product is too slow for gaming, but plenty fast for Netflix. Note that Linux (Ubuntu) does play Flash, so you can see YouTube. You can also run QuickTime and Adobe Reader. You probably won't need Adobe Reader because the ability to read (and create) PDF is built into the Ubuntu system.

The 1015E native resolution is 1366x768. That is, it has a high-resolution monitor, even though the monitor area is small. This is good and bad. If your application is watching videos (via external device or online) or viewing photos, you have a lot of pixels. But for ordinary web browsing and office work, the physical size of objects is shrunken. For example, you may find it hard to grab the scrollbars on the browser, or read small text. One of the first things you should do is to adjust the size of things (such as minimum text size) via the operating system settings. This can be done in both Windows and Linux. You can also change the display resolution, but I don't recommend doing it that way.

I wanted the under-sized keyboard. I am an adult male with small hands (for a guy) and I can type rapidly with this device. Your results may differ. The keys are about standard size, but they are closer together than standard. This is typical for products of this size.

The mousepad is atrocious. I knocked off a star for that. Other reviewers also detest the mousepad. Get a mouse, and toggle the mouspad on or off via FN+F9.

The product does not come with Bluetooth, but a USB Bluetooth adapter works fine (Windows or Linux).

The device becomes warm on its left side. This can be felt on the bottom (it will warm your leg, if you have it there) and on your left palm. The Windows version has extra ASUS software to minimize power and prolong battery life. On Linux (Ubuntu) you will have to use Linux methods, meaning that you might not get the advertised 7.5 hours battery life. Be sure that your system power settings are for power savings rather than for fastest CPU; that might not be the default. If you are an experienced Linux user who wishes to experiment, the PowerTOP program can help you to optimize your power. Not for noobs.

My other computer dual-boots Windows 7 and openSuse Linux. So on this 1015E, I removed Ubuntu and installed OpenSuse 12.3 64-bit K desktop. If you do something like that, you must use the GRUB2-EFI bootloader, not any other. This is an obscure setting during installation. It also requires a FAT partition at the front of the disk, which the installer will demand. If you intend to dual-boot Windows 8 and Linux, you may need to fool around with the BIOS settings or play tricks. Surf the Internet for advice. It seems that the BIOS on this product demands EFI boot, not MBR boot. My device (purchased with Ubuntu) did not have secure boot enabled, but some who bought the Windows 8 version report that it has secure boot and they can't disable it. Keep in mind that changing the OS may void your warranty!

If you are not already comfortable with Linux, then you probably should spend the extra money and get a device with Windows pre-installed. Certainly, Ubuntu is easy to use and powerful; but if you're the only one you know who has it, then your friends can't help you. This product, with Ubuntu, has a lot of capabilities. It is a real computer, and will do an amazing number of things well. But it will not run most Microsoft programs, at least not easily, and probably won't play games or other software intended for Windows or Mac. On the other hand, it comes with word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, PDF, mail, and Firefox browser. These programs are so good that on my other (Windows) computer, I also use them, instead of Microsoft's programs. You can download free image and audio editing software, and many other things. In fact, if you know how to do it, you can write a whole book (with artiwork too) and format it in industry-standard digital file for submission to a publisher.

If you purchase mp3 files from Amazon, then you will have to download them one by one, rather than via cloud player. A linux program "clamz" can help you.

The product doesn't come with a protective sleeve. But it fits into the Amazon Basics 7-10-inch Netbook Bag with Handle, with room to spare, enough to carry the charger and even a travel-size mouse.

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I'm a university student studying computer science, so being able to have a Linux machine with you at all times is crucial.

I picked this machine up because I needed a replacement for my old Windows laptop. I figured it would just be easier to buy something with Linux pre-installed than go through the trouble of finding a distribution that supports your machine's hardware.

Some things I like about it:

-Extremely light

-Matte screen

-Good battery life (I can get around 6 hours if I manage my power correctly)

-Useful for my programming classes

-Has Ubuntu pre-installed and working

-Surprisingly fast for the clock speed of the processor

-Enough memory to keep a few programs and all your files.

Some thing I don't like:

-Keys are sometimes unresponsive and need to be struck with a little bit more force than I'm used to

-Touch pad is very small but that's to be expected, however I absolutely hate that the mouse buttons also respond to touch. This makes it very hard to click things without moving the cursor on accident. Another thing is that you need to tap the pad rather hard to get it to click on anything. I bypass all these problems by using a mouse.

-Vent on the side can get a little hot, and uncomfortable on your wrist after using for extended periods of time.

-Plastic case. Can be cracked open easily, but also popped back in place just as quickly. I guess you get what you pay for though.

Overall: This computer is worth the money as long as you're sure it fits your needs. If you don't plan on putting your machines up to heavy tasks, this little guy might be just what you need.

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I just returned from my annual working vacation to Florida. I purchased the ASUS 1015E just for this trip because I got fed up schlepping along my 8+ lb. laptop computer with only a 2-3 hr. battery life. Here is my honest evaluation of this computer.

The cons:

1) There is no caps lock indicator resulting in case sensitive text entry errors.

2) Remote computer access software does not work (Remmina and Transmission Remote GUI). To access my home computers, I successfully utilized http://logmein.com free version.

3) The touchpad is terrible. It is very finicky and hard to control. I ended up using a mouse with mousepad.

The pros:

1) The ASUS 1015E has excellent connectivity. It is very easy to get online from any WiFi hotspot.

2) The small size and low weight makes this unit very portable and great for travel on plane, bus, train.

3) The large capacity battery gives the computer almost 6 hours between charges, almost twice that of most laptop computers.

4) There are many free apps for the ASUS 1015E and they can be directly accessed, downloaded, and installed with ease and simplicity from the software menu.

5) The 320 Gb hard drive allows storage of a large amount of data.

6) The Ubuntu Free Office software is compatible with the Microsoft Office software.

7) The price of the ASUS 1015E at $210, is so low that loss, theft or damage to the unit is not catastrophic.

The pros list is very long. In spite of the cons, I love my ASUS 1015E for all the reasons listed above. Although there are more powerful laptop computers available, the overriding factors for purchasing this computer were it small size, low weight, and its power of connectivity to the internet and my home computer.

Sony VAIO E Series SVE1413BCXW 14-Inch Laptop (White) Review

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I bought this machine in a retail store after doing some research and checking different machines. I bought because Sony allow you to swicth to Windows 7 X64 if you want to. In the Sony support website is located all the drivers for Windows 7/8 x64 bits. I like this machine because it is small, fit my backpack,was on budget, it has dvd and usbs which others did not have. It does not weight that much, not light do like a netbook but it wont break you back. The battery really is amazing last almost the 6 hours. It can be on almost the whole day. I was using for hours and did not realize I was not connect to a power source.

The only thing for which I do not give 5 stars is the mouse pad. Here it was where Sony make the saving. The mouse sometimes you do not know where the left and right side begin, kind of annoying at the beginning but after a while you get use to.

It comes with some bottoms that allow you to use hot keys, like the FN key

I love the led keyboard that came with it.

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I just received this laptop today, and I am blown away at how amazing it truly is. This computer runs very quickly and the keyboard and trackpad are great. I'm not the biggest fan of windows 8, but after playing around with it for a few minutes, you get used to it. This laptop is just the right for a college student or someone who wants another portable computer for everyday use. The backlit keyboard is great if you want to use this computer late at night but don't want to turn on another light in the room to see. Overall, this computer runs smoothly and seems to be great quality for a low price. I would highly, highly recommend this computer for regular tasks!

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On time, New Windows is great, My wife love the pink computer and the new windows. I will sugest you to buy it

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Decent machine for everyday uses;

browsing, word processing, email etc.

freezes with too many tasks are running, but nothing significant.

Overall a great laptop.

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This computer is not only adorable it is speedy and very functional. This is my second VAIO and I swear by them. You will not find something more reliable especially not for this price. It is perfect for watching movies, surfing the net, and storing music/books etc. If you are a gamer obviously you will need a bit more than what this pc can offer but for everyday uses, this is really just the absolute best computer!