So far I haven't been disappointed (much). Pros:
1) Runs games up to Bioshock Infinite like a boss, framerate drops a little when it gets really busy but otherwise it's practically a desktop gaming rig away from home.
2) Same thing for video (like Netflix and HD movie files).
3) Windows 8 isn't bad on this thing once you install something like Classic Shell to get back to a Win7 look and do a little tweaking your mileage may vary on whether that's acceptable or not. Haven't run into any incompatibility issues yet even on some of my old software favorites.
4) Plenty of storage space, even after installing a pile of multi-GB games.
5) Auto-loading optical drive and multi-touch keyboard give it a Macbook feel. I just wish it had a similar breakaway power cord.
6) Looks pretty. Not usually a consideration, but hey, gotta give it props for not looking like (or being) a cheap piece of plastic.
Now for the cons (the reason I don't give it a full five stars):
1) No VGA port. Yes, HDMI is great, but if you're plugging it to a 720p tv, it's going to overscan no matter how much you plead with it. There's adapters but c'mon, this isn't some tablet or netbook you need to conserve space on.
2) Network port has a weird flipdown partial cover. Looks like it's just begging to break off.
3) The mic is on the keyboard section to the left of the touchpad. The hole and the mic icon look like a blemish and if you're trying to use a voice app like Skype and typing at the same time it's hard to keep from putting your hand down on it. Very awkward.
4) The power cord is on the side and sticks straight out. Also awkward. Everything else I can understand putting on the left or right, but they should have at least made it one of those right-angle plugs so it doesn't feel like it's going to break the plug or yank the laptop out of your hands if someone trips over it.
5) Windows 8. Yes, as I said above, not so bad once you've tweaked it. But this thing is not a tablet or touchscreen and doesn't really benefit from having an OS that defaults to a touch interface.
6) No Blu Ray. C'mon, guys, you're going to build this with everything else cutting edge, making the optical drive a Blu Ray wouldn't have killed you.
Most of these cons are minor quibbles compared to the pros, so overall I'm very satisfied considering the price was under 1K.
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I've had this laptop for about a month now. I'm going to be brutally honest about it.Here is what I like
-I LOVE the lighted keyboard Probably my favorite feature
-I love the light weight
-I love how it looks
-I love the heavy hitting ram and great processor
-I love how it turns on when I open it up. Simple feature, yes. Still, who cares its mad cool!
-I love the improved battery life over my old laptop
-The speakers, they are VERY good. I promise you, as a person who produces music, for a latpo you cannot really get all that much better
Things that I do not like
-The charger. My old Sony charger had a way better design and was longer
-The trackpad. I get it, one big trackpad is what's in. If it works like a Mac, that would be great. But it does not quite work that good
-The charger, I know, I know. I already said this but I think its a HUGE deal for people who carry their laptop all over. Samsung could have done better.
For the over all deal though, GET THIS PIECE OF TECHNOLOGY!!
I think its great for the price. No kidding. I love opening it up every morning.
If I had to redo my my buying experiences all over again for the same price, I would buy the SAME thing.
Cheers
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