Jul 16, 2016 03:22 PM
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Pros: Good value and lightweight. The all plastic case feels a little cheap after using Samsung Chronos, and Dell Precision Laptops with metal housings, but this didn't cost anywhere near what those models cost and is also much lighter. Screen is bright and keyboard is large and comfortable. Optical drive is a plus since a lot of slimlines are not including them. Battery life is good at 2.5 hours or so for web browsing and regular tasks like data entry, office productivity. Case is matte finish and doesn't show fingerprints or get "slimy" to the touch when using the palmrest or trackpad. The trackpad itself is responsive unlike other brands like ASUS and Samsung. Latest Intel Chipset and Video which is a plus.
Cons: Windows 7 was difficult to get installed because the wifi and Bluetooth drivers offered by Lenovo didn't work. There was another driver that said the system wasn't supported but I cannot remember which one it was. I ended up getting the drivers from Lenovo for the Bluetooth and wifi from my own internet search that came from another model. All other aspects of the W7 downgrade were fine. Change bios to use legacy support worked fine, backed up my W8 key before hand with produkey for reinstall later and made restore discs before the downgrade. Also Intel support was somewhat lacking with this being the newest intel chipset.
