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Fast!

I have been using laptops for the past 30 years, and haven’t bought a new one since 2013. It was a special treat getting this new DELL G3. I’m not a crazy gamer, but I do play games. I was attracted to this computer because I wanted performance, and I know gamers expect high performance!<br />PROS:<br />-FAST FAST FAST. It is by far the fastest computer I’ve ever owned. I often blamed my speed on my Internet connection -- but am now discovering that my computer itself was at least 75% of the problem.<br />-The graphics card is amazing! My 10yr old nephew tried out Minecraft, Java Edition on my laptop. He gave it a 98/100. The Frames Per Second rate started around 90+. He gave it the TNT test (a fast animation to stress out the frame rate) and the frame rate dropped 30 then immediately recovered to the high level.<br />-The keyboard glows blue. Not only is it super cool, it’s easy to see in low light.<br />-Compared to other laptops I’ve had, this one is MUCH cooler (ie you can actually put it on your lap without burning your legs!). Yay for thermal cooling!<br />-Great battery life. So far, I have had zero issues with battery life. According to the battery icon, a full battery should last about 5 hours - which I fully believe.<br />-The power cord has a blue light where it plugs into the computer so you KNOW it’s charging!<br />CONS:<br />-It’s heavier than any laptop I’ve had - I assume because of the robustness of the machine.<br />-The power supply is HUGE - Again, I have to assume because of the robustness of the computer, but it seems unnecessarily large.<br />-For me personally, the keyboard is different than I’m used to. It has a numeric keypad on the right end of the keyboard -- so the QWERTY keys are not as central as I’m used to. There are raised bits on the F&J so you can find home base, and on the center of the number pad, which is good. I think this will just take some getting used to the change.<br /><br />Overall, I’m elated by this laptop. After having it for about 3 weeks, I have no regrets thus far.

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Powerful!

My 21 year old son just recently replaced his older Dell Inspiron gaming laptop with this laptop. He was especially impressed with how powerful it is for its size because it's much smaller than the Dell, but more powerful. It doesn't come preloaded with a lot of unnecessary software which he really liked. His school is finishing for the semester, so he hasn't had to install any software such as Office yet, but he will have to sometime before his next semester starts up. Right now it has been a designated gaming machine. Most of his games are on the Steam platform, so he did download that. Team Fortress has been his primary game since getting this. The games run really well and has provided lots of highly satisfying game time. The keyboard lights up with different colors which is something he really likes with his computers. Overall, he is very pleased with this and says it is a high performance laptop.

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Workhorse with plenty of horsepower.

First there is a cool factor of owning an Alienware product, the look and design of this laptop are several notches above what other laptops look like. I own MacBook 2020, and two other Dell laptops. This by far looks the coolest, but what we really care about is what's under the hood.<br /><br />I was a bit concerned the display wasn't 4k but screen size is small enough to where it actually looks a bit sharper than my LG Ultrafine 4K displays. Color looks great.<br /><br />I tried to run a user benchmark a few times with no luck for some reason. Wanted to see how it compared to my workstation. Tried updating drivers but still had issues with testing the GPU performance. So I decided to do an actual test with one of the tasks I do the most, video editing.<br /><br />I recently bought a Dell workstation for editing a couple months ago and wanted to compare it with the m15 R4. My workstation specs i7-10700K, GeForce RTX 2060 Super, SSD, 32GB RAM. As a hobby I do a lot of video/photo editing. I have a couple decades of IT experience.<br /><br />A little background. I switched to shooting in 4k 60 FPS with my DSLRs and drone footage. Even the most powerful consumer systems available 3-4 years ago have a hard time ripping these massive files and it's almost impossible to get any performance while editing. I use Adobe Premiere for all my video editing.<br /><br />I took one of my more complicated Premiere projects and did a few tests. Both systems did a great job in edit, meaning little to no lag while scrolling through a massive timeline at 100% playback resolution. Once again this is 4K video all at 60FPS, need emphasize that.<br /><br />Ripping/Rendering this 45 min project with GPU assistance took 37 mins on my workstation and 42 min on the M15. This same edit on my MacBook took just over 2 hours and was only half way at 4 hours with my older Dell laptops.<br /><br />Overall very pleased with the video editing performance from the m15 As far as gaming goes my son plays fortnight and gets over 200 FPS with the M15.<br /><br />Everything else works as expected. Multi color backlit keyboard looks great.

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Could use a better display

If you splurge on the better memory it's a pretty good machine for a Chromebook. However it has one real flaw -- the screen. It is grainy and hard on the eyes. Despite the 1080p resolution it is most certainly not &#34;bright and crisp.&#34;

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Not good "gaming" laptop

I bought this as a replacement for my 1200 dollar helios 300 that was 4 years old. I thought the technology would've improved that a 800 dollar new laptop would perform better then a 4 year old 1200 dollar computer. I was wrong. I averaged 60 fps with major lag spikes in teamfights in League of legends a 10+ year old game. I expected 120+ with the screen at 144hz. But it wasn't the screen holding me back it was the gpu, I guess. Also had poor performance in Dota 2. I wouldn't recommend this laptop. Also the volume on the speakers never rose over 50% it seemed. I couldn't hear the other players voices in dota 2 with everything on max. It was the computer, my note 20 is faster, clearer, battery stronger, and a smoother experience in League of Legend wild rift. So if you don't mind dying everytime there are more the 1 thing going on like single player games, go ahead and get this. But if you want to be frustrated every time you play, go ahead and get this "gaming" laptop. I didn't even try any of the AAA games, so maybe it's just the games I play. SMITE, DOTA 2 LOL PALADINS

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This thing is even faster than my Macbook thanks to ...

This thing is even faster than my Macbook thanks to its 512 GB SSD, 16 gigs of RAM and discreet graphics. Superb graphics. No CD/DVD drive, but that's not a problem since nearly everything gets downloaded nowdays instead of being purchased on a disc. And if I ever need to load something onto it from a disc, my external Mac DVD drive works with it. A bit pricey, but well worth it.

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Cool solidly built notebook; amazing graphics; nimble to the touch; a bit heavy

See BUYER BEWARE NOTICE at the bottom of this review.<br /><br />This is one impressive, sleekly designed, well-built notebook with a bit of a "cool" factor. The resolution and color vibrancy is amazing for gaming, movies, pictures, etc. The 15.6 inch (viewing region of 17 inch screen) touch screen is responsive. The red backlighting on the keyboard and speakers is cool. At almost 5 pounds (4 lbs. 11.9 ounces), this notebook is heavy.<br /><br />After the system is set up, startup is practically instantaneous. Setup takes a little bit because the system has to be personalized (although some of the personalization can be skipped) and a Microsoft account has to be created. I had to temporarily turn off the MAC address filtering on my router because the MAC address of the wireless NIC is not supplied on the setup card that comes with the notebook. I could have used the supplied USB Ethernet Adapter but then I would have been tethered to my router and its location.<br /><br />During setup, I had to check email on another device to verify my email account and get a security code. I'm not sure how this would be accomplished without having a second device (such as a Smartphone) with which to check email, authenticate your account, and retrieve the security code needed to finish setup.<br /><br />After creating a Microsoft account, I was ready to use this notebook. One month's free subscription to McAffee "Virusware" is included. Additional setup is recommended for OneDrive and some personalization settings for McAffee.<br /><br />OneDrive is your cloud storage for pictures, PC settings, and new documents. These items are backed up to the cloud (to OneDrive) by default so that they can be retrieved from any device if something happens to the laptop. However, that only works if those features were set up and the documents library was added during setup. Apparently, there's a way to turn off cloud backup if one so chooses after setup, but I haven't figured out how to do that yet.<br /><br />The game graphics are stunning and the keyboard responsive. I was amazed at the vibrant colors shown in my flower photographs which were never visible on any other devices I viewed them on previously. The quality of the sound is pretty good; although I wish it were louder when watching movies. I did try to pair my [[ASIN:B00MPMK3GW Goal Zero 94014 Rock Out 2 Green Solar Rechargeable Speaker]] with this notebook using Bluetooth and it paired but no sound would emanate at all from that speaker. I believe this is a problem with the Rock Out speaker and not the notebook.<br /><br />These are the few negatives that I discovered when using this Omen notebook.<br />- The function keys not easily seen. The Fx notations are so small but it really does not matter much because I am familiar with where all function keys are located.<br />- All four UBS ports are in the back of the unit. The power cord interferes with one of the USB ports. When I plugged in a mouse to the port next to the power cord, I had to swivel the cord until I could get the mouse cable to seat correctly.<br />- The audio is pretty good but not great.<br />- A fully charged battery lasts less than 2 hours on the HP recommended setting (not the Power Saver mode). For me it lasted 1 hour 35 minutes and then I got a warning that it was very low. I had about 10 more minutes left on my battery when I checked it.<br />- The screen only has 15.6" of viewing capacity<br />- The notebook is heavy at almost 5 pounds (4 lbs. 11.9 ounces)<br /><br />Based on the setup information, the notepad I received came with:<br />- 462GB (only 426 GB are free at delivery)<br />- 16.0 GB RAM<br />- Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4710HQ CPU @ 2.50GHz 2.50 GHz Processor<br />64-bit OS x64-based processor<br />- Full Windows Touch Support with 10 Touch Points<br />-Windows 8.1<br />- Generic PnP Monitor (Intel (R) HD Graphics 4600 (GeForce 333.55 Driver)<br />- Resolution 1920x1080 recommended<br />- It also has a Webcam, SD memory card reader, and HP Omen programmable gaming keys.<br /><br />Despite its heft, limited battery power, good but not great audio, and the location of the USB ports in the back, I still feel this notebook is a great contender for gaming, movies, pictures, etc. It also comes with a one-year limited warranty.<br /><br />BUYER BEWARE: The specifications on Amazon do not match the notebook I received although the model number was the same on the box (#15-5010nr). HP has several options available for the OMEN. Unfortunately, I've been unable to find a comparison chart on the differences on their website. If you order this one on Amazon, you will most likely get a notebook with 256 GB hard drive and 8 GB RAM instead of the 462 GB hard drive and 16 GB of RAM I received. As of this writing, it appears that you will not even be able to buy the model Vine reviewers received on Amazon. My review is for the notebook I received which is the HP OMEN Notebook Model 15t-5000 CTO Model:K7N95A5. Thanks to another reviewer in pointing this out.

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A Great Laptop for the Price, Can Almost Forgive Windows 8

This really is a beautiful laptop, elegantly designed with a rich, quality feel to it. The bottom of the laptop has an almost suede like feel to it and the packaging only enhances the feel of luxury. It doesn't seem to fully fulfill the requirements of an ultrabook, it is definitely an aesthetically elegant machine.<br /><br />As for Specs, the i5 with 500 Gig hard drive is plenty beefy, especially at the price that Amazon is selling this for. It would be nice to have a little more memory but that is an easy upgrade. We have used this for light gaming, mostly mine craft and it handles that with no problem. I don't know that this would be a stellar gaming laptop though, but it is a rock solid personal laptop.<br /><br />The biggest problem I have with it, is my own personal frustrations over windows 8. I'm getting there with familiarity, but still having problems with Microsoft having spent decades teaching us how to navigate and work with computers to have them arbitrarily take easy control from us. But that's a rant for another time.<br /><br />I have to admit that windows 8 looks sharp and stellar on this machine. The video is clear and crisp. We have watched streamed videos and they are great, with no lag.<br /><br />I really can't say enough about the look and feel. That and the very decent specs make this a great priced laptop at around $700.

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Amazing creative potential

Truly what's not to love? This [[ASIN:B015IX72CM HP Sprout Immersive 23&#34; Multi-Touch Computer - 23-s310]] is the perfect desk top computer for your college student. It's also the perfect desktop for any business with a marketing department. I watched this video and was totally hooked. I have been doing PowerPoint presentations for 24 years and this blows it out of the water.<br /><br />What finally hooked me to it's creative potential at the office was watching two 3 minute videos on YouTube:<br />&#34;HP Sprout Review&#34; and &#34;Using the Capture Feature on Sprout by HP&#34; - amazing<br /><br />Hook up was easy as I expected about 20 minutes to unbox everything and less than an hour to get everything running<br /><br />Now, right now I am not in a financial picture to buy the 3D printer or imaging stand (even tho the prices are not outrageous),but I can still get a designed printed by establishing a free account with HP's 3D printing partner. FYI the Dremel is the highest rated model by '3D Engineer' just go to their sight and search &#34;dremel-idea-builder-review&#34; it gave me a lot of easily understandable information if I decide to go that route. You can also go to the Dremel site '3dprinter dot dremel' the videos there helped me learn a lot about how this 3D printing works. Lastly, I read a informational article at 'makezine' that you can find on the internet &#34;dremel-3d-printer-idea-builder&#34;.<br /><br />Ok, so the next stop on my journey of discovery was HP where I searched 'Sprout'. So I watched the videos and skimmed the tech stuff. WELL worth your time - I truly think it saved me a TON of time. If object design is your thing or you are looking to get your high school or college kid into computer design this desk top will hook them. It's just so creative! One tip when getting started, on the HP site I put a query of &#34;Sprout&#34; in the search engine and got a nice small list of use links PLUS a dedicated SPROUT FORUM for users where HP folks jump in all the time with helpful information and trouble shooting help.<br /><br />Ok, I really wanted to so how the 3D works so I created a free account with the HP 3D printer partner Sculpteo - it could not be easier. First stop for me was searching the Sculpteo site for '3D Printing Price and Payment Methods' and 'help/#price-calculation'. You can see it doesn't have to be ridiculously expensive - but it can be - the larger the object the bigger the cost. The site is very user friendly and immersive, even if you don't plan to print right off take a look, it is fascinating. A very good article &#34;Sculpteo Opens its 3D Printing Cloud Engine to the Public, BY ANDREW WHEELER MAY 8, 2015&#34; explained how this all works. Also &#34;HP & Sculpteo Partner to 3D Print Directly from Sprout BY DAVIDE SHER AUGUST 3, 2015&#34;. Both are most helpful. If you care to read super there are 3 other articles about Sculpteo I read:<br /><br />Sculpteo: French, Web-Based 3D Printing Service Sculpteo Puts Down Roots in Silicon Valley by Debra Thimmesch | Sep 30, 2015<br />Staples’ New Sculpteo-Powered Online 3D Printing Service Launches by Scott J Grunewald | Sep 17, 2015<br /><br />Finally go to you tube and watch a demo &#34;Baig: Here's what HP's new Sprout can do&#34;.<br /><br />I did all this reading and watching while I was waiting for the 55 pound box to arrive and have been playing with it the last 30 days with no complaints at this time. I have only used the presentation creation piece so far but once my college kid gets his hands on it this summer I expect a lot of creativity that should be pretty cool.

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Creative potential is what sold me

Truly what's not to love? This is the perfect desk top computer for your college student. It's also the perfect desktop for any business with a marketing department. I watched this video and was totally hooked. I have been doing PowerPoint presentations for 24 years and this blows it out of the water.<br /><br />What finally hooked me to it's creative potential at the office was watching two 3 minute videos on YouTube:<br />&#34;HP Sprout Review&#34; and &#34;Using the Capture Feature on Sprout by HP&#34; - amazing<br /><br />Hook up was easy as I expected about 20 minutes to unbox everything and less than an hour to get everything running<br /><br />Now, right now I am not in a financial picture to buy the 3D printer or imaging stand (even tho the prices are not outrageous),but I can still get a designed printed by establishing a free account with HP's 3D printing partner. FYI the Dremel is the highest rated model by '3D Engineer' just go to their sight and search &#34;dremel-idea-builder-review&#34; it gave me a lot of easily understandable information if I decide to go that route. You can also go to the Dremel site '3dprinter dot dremel' the videos there helped me learn a lot about how this 3D printing works. Lastly, I read a informational article at 'makezine' that you can find on the internet &#34;dremel-3d-printer-idea-builder&#34;.<br /><br />Ok, so the next stop on my journey of discovery was HP where I searched 'Sprout'. So I watched the videos and skimmed the tech stuff. WELL worth your time - I truly think it saved me a TON of time. If object design is your thing or you are looking to get your high school or college kid into computer design this desk top will hook them. It's just so creative! One tip when getting started, on the HP site I put a query of &#34;Sprout&#34; in the search engine and got a nice small list of use links PLUS a dedicated SPROUT FORUM for users where HP folks jump in all the time with helpful information and trouble shooting help.<br /><br />Ok, I really wanted to so how the 3D works so I created a free account with the HP 3D printer partner Sculpteo - it could not be easier. First stop for me was searching the Sculpteo site for '3D Printing Price and Payment Methods' and 'help/#price-calculation'. You can see it doesn't have to be ridiculously expensive - but it can be - the larger the object the bigger the cost. The site is very user friendly and immersive, even if you don't plan to print right off take a look, it is fascinating. A very good article &#34;Sculpteo Opens its 3D Printing Cloud Engine to the Public, BY ANDREW WHEELER MAY 8, 2015&#34; explained how this all works. Also &#34;HP & Sculpteo Partner to 3D Print Directly from Sprout BY DAVIDE SHER AUGUST 3, 2015&#34;. Both are most helpful. If you care to read super there are 3 other articles about Sculpteo I read:<br /><br />Sculpteo: French, Web-Based 3D Printing Service Sculpteo Puts Down Roots in Silicon Valley by Debra Thimmesch | Sep 30, 2015<br />Staples’ New Sculpteo-Powered Online 3D Printing Service Launches by Scott J Grunewald | Sep 17, 2015<br /><br />Finally go to you tube and watch a demo &#34;Baig: Here's what HP's new Sprout can do&#34;.<br /><br />I did all this reading and watching while I was waiting for the 55 pound box to arrive and have been playing with it the last 30 days with no complaints at this time. I have only used the presentation creation piece so far but once my college kid gets his hands on it this summer I expect a lot of creativity that should be pretty cool.

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Nice computer

Still learning Windows 10, BUT overall very satisfied. Good youtube videos to learn from. Happy

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This isn’t worth buying

This thing sounds like a wind turbine going.. games crash a lot, screen is mediocre for the price. It’s not that fast at times I almost felt like I was back in the dial up era of pc gaming.. I returned mine after a week from the build up of issues..<br /><br />Personally keep looking and save the return hassle on this not worth the money

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Great

Great

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No complaints

Super computer. Great screen. Boots up very quickly because the OS is installed on the SD drive. No complaints.

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This is a great little laptop.

Hotep family. Some of the things I like about this laptop is the sound quality is excellent. The touch screen is very lean and clean. And at 17 inches it works good in the trenches. I recommend my friends Thank you for looking at my review I hope it is beneficial for you. If it was, please let me know by checking the helpful box below. God bless you. May the rest of your life, be the best of your life. Baba Oran Z

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More than enough for a grade school notebook with gaming capabilities...

THE GOOD:<br />--------------<br />* Aesthetically, a very cool looking laptop. Looks menacing, looks high tech. Makes me think of Alienware.<br />* Ram is not soldered, and is upgradeable.<br />* SSD drives are upgradeable too.<br />* Windows 11 Home out the box.<br />* Comes with 3 months of Ultimate Game Pass from Xbox/Microsoft. Doesn't say this anywhere in the listing, so it was a pleasant surprise for my kid. You find this out during the process of setting up the laptop.<br />* Advertised for gaming, but hardcore gamers will find it a little light. But for a child using it as a school laptop, this is perfect. Much better than the Chromebooks, and for Roblox and Minecraft, which is all my kid does, this is more than enough.<br />* Nevertheless, if you want to boost the ram and ssd, you'll need to know how to remove the bottom cover. Search YT for, "Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i (15", 2022) - disassembly and upgrade options." Click on the very top search result. The video is by LaptopMedia. They disassemble several similar models, but this is the term you want to search to get to the exact model. However, keep in mind that he's disassembling the intel version which uses DDR4 ram, you'll be using DDR5 for this Ryzen model.<br /><br />THE BAD:<br />------------<br />* Screen is only 1080P.<br />* Ram is only 8GB, but again, you can upgrade this.<br />* If truly using for gaming, you'll need more than 256GB. My son will mainly use it for school, so this won't be an issue.<br />* No touchscreen.<br />* Regarding power supply... Not necessarily a bad, but a tip. If you have children, then you know when they take their tablets and notebooks to relatives or friend's house, the power supply goes too. Instead of constantly unplugging the one that is supposed to be stationary at their table, I always buy a second power supply. For this model, it's a 170W with the Lenovo rectangle usb head. You can buy any 3rd party, just make sure it's 170W with the rectangle head.<br /><br />Despite listing some items in the bad list, I understand it's par for the course in terms of the price you're paying. If you want all of those features included, your price would go up. My kid loves it, we'll go 4-Stars overall for now.

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great lightweight laptop

I originally got this for me but I can't stand the touch screen feature so gave it to my son and he loves this laptop! He says that it's worked great while playing some of his online games and he's able to watch youtube videos without any trouble. As for all of it's other features he doesn't seem to care about any of them so can't vouch for them one way or the other - just my personal preference that I dislike the touch screen feature.

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Well made workstation, top of it's class! Thinnest smallest workstation on the market.

Very sleek looking amazing machine! Powers on very quickly and runs flawlessly smooth no matter what demanding tasks I'm doing.<br /><br />Looking at the outer case you'll see a metal shell on the top and bottom with a diamond cut polished edge that results in a stunning sturdy feeling shell! On the inside you see a very classy looking carbon fiber palm rest. You'll also notice they took out the 10 key pad to make room for big speaker panels on each side of the keyboard. The panel is so large because it has a speaker on top and a subwoofer on the bottom which makes for very impressive sound! You definitely won't need to tote around external speakers with this! You can however get a 10 key pad that hooks into one of the 4 usb- c ports. Those ports are all thunderbolt 3 ports which support full native 8k resolution (this is the smallest workstation on the market that has this feature.)<br /><br />The screen is a gorgeous 17" touch screen UHD+ display that has hardware enabled blue light filtering that doesn't cause that ugly dimming or yellowing that others do. This keeps your graphics looking good while reducing the strain on your eyes and you will absolutely notice the difference! It drastically helps your eyes when you have to work many hours at a time without a break.<br /><br />Supports Windows Hello so you can use a pin number, fingerprint, or your face to login. The power button in the upper right is unmarked due to it doubling as the fingerprint reader. The facial recognition works thru the IR camera and it can be set to lock your computer the second you walk away from it and unlock it when you come back. Amazing for shared work spaces where you're constantly having to get up and leave your computer- never have to worry about whether you locked it or not! The camera and microphone built in are impressive- I've done Skype video calls and Zoom meetings and gotten flawless results without even needing an external microphone! The camera produces a very smooth video feed that isn't ever choppy as long as you have a good reliable internet that's high speed.<br /><br />If you're wondering about the price tag, it's because this isn't a laptop- it's workstation. This is more made for things like high end video work, medical imaging, architectural work, 3D CAD, graphic design, animation, AI, and VR (this is also the smallest workstation on the market that is VR capable.) As for video editing- I'm VERY impressed. You get very smooth playback while editing 4k videos and can do it in much less time than other workstations- extremely impressive!<br /><br />If you're worried about it overheating while you're running more demanding tasks and multitasking- it has metal and copper channels inside of it that help the dual output fans cool it and push hot air thru the system and out the back which keeps this thing running cool! I've yet to see mine begin to overheat while I'm running demanding programs and really pushing it.<br /><br />Working from home and on the go- this is absolutely your perfect solution and the best workstation on the market in my opinion! I'm just blown away by this impressive powerhouse of a workstation! Dell really took my breath away with how well built this is and how jam packed with tech it is. I could tell you about the tech in it all day long but I'll leave the rest for you to research on your own. It suffices to say- this is a workstation that can handle quite the work load and not begin to get weighed down in the process, total game changer!! This is definitely the one you've been looking for!

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Dell XPS is universally well reviewed, but still has its issues

Super thin, huge 17" touch screen with colors that just POP, large touchpad mouse, and silent chiclet keyboard. These are just the initial impressions one would see at first blush when approaching this high-quality laptop. Look a little deeper and one would find that this Dell XPS 17 sports a powerful 11th generation I7-11800H cpu with a dedicated RTX 3050 graphics card with Nvidia's real-time ray tracing and 16gb of ram. A 512GB ssd rounds out the entire package.<br /><br />The Dell XPS 17 is simply elegant and high-quality. I was able to upgrade this laptop to Windows 11 painlessly and the new UI just looks great on this screen. It runs silently during normal web browsing and video watching. When playing games, the fan kicks in and the cooling seems adequate, but I still have an external laptop cooler helping it along.<br /><br />Speaking of games, this laptop will run the latest games, but being at the bottom of the RTX line of graphics cards, the screen's 3840x2400 resolution simply is too much for the 3050 to run at the highest quality. It means that one would either run at a lower resolution or lower quality. The resolution issue can be alleviated if one turns on DLSS for resolution scaling.<br /><br />So that is one of the first problems I would point out with the specs that I have in this laptop. The RTX3050 paired with the super high resolution means one must compromise in some way. In addition, performance in VR is somewhat poor. Half Life: Alyx runs well at low quality settings but any higher and the screen stutters and can cause nausea -- this was tested through wired and wireless configurations.<br /><br />The second complaint that I have for this laptop is that the only included ports are 4 usb Type-C ports, headphone jack and an SD card reader. It is great that the ports support up to Thunderbolt 3, but the fact that no Type-A ports are available, dongles will be a part of life. It's nice that Dell includes a dongle that sports an HDMI and a Type-A port, there is no ethernet or display port support out of the box.<br /><br />A good 9-in-1 dongle will cost you at least $60 and even then, the quality could be questionable. I happened to have a 9-in-1 dongle, but the ethernet port seems to lose connection constantly. This means that either you take a chance with a $60 no-name dongle or you spend over $100 for a proven one.<br /><br />This then brings me to the last problem that I want to point out. A gaming PC has very high power requirements. Currently, there is no Type-C product that will provide (or pass through) the 130W that the Dell XPS 17 will require. It means that the nifty dock that you bought to get the additional ports that you need? It won't be able to power the laptop. You can connect a 100W charger to the laptop, but you will get a warning from the operating system. So perhaps on travel, one can get away with trickle charging the laptop, but at home, you will always be stuck with taking up two ports, one for power and one for your monitor.<br /><br />Overall, this is a GREAT laptop with high quality build, but at the current specs, some things just cause awkward situations that one needs to work around.

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Flawless Set Up

I took this laptop to use for running a Cameo cutting machine. The Silhouette folks suggest a gaming type platform for the machine so that there is enough memory and processing power.<br /><br />This is my first time to have an HP computer. Set up was pretty straightforward once I found the power button. A little guidance on that would be nice from the manufacturer. It's on the top of the keyboard on the left. The unit runs quietly and does not get hot like some of the others I have. The keyboard is OK. The characters are backlit with a bright green light which doesn't do much for me and the alphabet is some sort of modern thing where the "A" doesn't look like an A. I'll adjust.<br />What I'm not impressed with is the construction of this. The top is very flimsy when you open and close it. Kind of bendy and thin. Not framed well like others I have had. It will be fine for me in my studio, but I don't think it would hold up to being carried around and banged about.<br />I also don't much care for the touchpad at all. It seems hypersensitive even set on medium touch and requires multiple fingers to scroll and capture. I never could figure out how to get it to grab something to copy and paste. I'm off to get a mouse as soon as I'm finished.<br />Processing time seems fast. The display is very clear and the colors are true. As an artist this is important for the work I do. Peripherals all connected and installed easily. All in all I am pleased to have this.

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Great USED laptop

Pro: Laptop build quality is great consider the price. It has all bell and whistles, Intel i7, big memory, dual drives, backlit keyboard. Screen is crisp and keyboard feedback is good.<br />Con:<br />Item used even though bought as new. It came with broken HP sealed and has obvious signs of used. I contacted HP and they confirmed laptop does not new or carry HP warranty. I should have figured the seller name as Computer Upgrade King = 'USED computer that we upgraded and sold as new'. Learned my lesson.

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Cooling Laptop! Bright resolution, Great sound for my Music! Downside, about 3 hrs on battery.

I love this touch screen Laptop! I have not had a touchscreen laptop, but have had tablets, so, it can get confusing using a touchscreen, but used to a regular keyboard laptop. I love the size of the screen. I can take this to be and be comfortable watching a movie, or my music on YouTube.<br /><br />The sound is just right. Just fits my need. I played music videos on YouTube for couple of hours and listened through my headphones. I prefer that, rather than not. When not using headphones, I find sound isn't as good.<br /><br />Images are perfect. Nice, bright. And, I like that any angle I sit at, or move around left or right, I can still see the entire picture without distortion.<br /><br />This laptop is metal, thin and sleek. It weights 5 pounds, but the feel is good. And, of course, I do appreciate the lighted keyboard! That is a necessity! The keyboard is nice full size...easy to use, with no try to squeeze two hands on for regular keyboard use.<br /><br />There are ports, and I also like the HDMI port. This Vivobook is beautiful, and most important, it does not get hot. I always worry when devices get hot. This has a COOLING mechanism.<br /><br />I don't understand a whole lot about fancy laptops, and I will find out more, as I use it. This is great! Works fast enough for me. ONLY thing, the battery is not as productive as I would like. I played Music Videos on Youtube for and and one half hours and was down to 30% left. So, basically, it may go as long as or slightly over 3 hours. Not too good.

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Zero Issues

Great laptop so far(1 month). I have been playing games on max settings with zero issues and its been flawless with work software. I heard complaints about the fan noise in which I found nothing to complain about unless you have dog hearing, especially with your game volume on. I also heard about issues with the placement of the finger pad, which again I have no issues with but that's just me. there is also an option to turn it off, which I did because I never use a finger pad.<br /><br />So after 1 month its great so far - no issues

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Awesome

Cons: Poor/fair battery life. Feels Flimsy.<br /><br />Overall great machine. I can use it for gaming and work. I'm very happy.

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Excellent Gaming Computer

This laptop was recommended to me. And I love it. Great for gaming.

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It was perfect for my needs until it broke

It was perfect for my needs. I play rift a mmo and am able to pvp and keep up!<br /><br />I have changed my review. I had 2 months of play when it suddenly stopped charging and now after 2 weeks of trying another new power cord, i have to send it back to hp so who knows how many weeks I will be without what I paid for.

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Nighmare At First But Worked Out Okay- Some Warnings

WARNING- this is an IN DEPTH REVIEW for those who are serious about making a purchase of this laptop. All sections are marked for easier reference to find out information you might be looking for.<br /><br />If you prefer a simple summary, see section marked THE BOTTOM LINE<br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />For one of the top new computers out there, this laptop is amazing and frustrating at the same time. Is it worth getting? YES. Are there warnings to be had? YES. This started out as a nightmare, but Dell stepped up to the plate.. Let’s take a closer look.<br /><br />WHAT IS THIS LAPTOP LIKE?<br />SCREEN<br />The screen is large, easy to see, with clean colors and no pixel problems. This screen rivals the IPS screen in appearance. Gaming vid appears smooth. All games have performed well with no lag or problem on the screen.<br /><br />HARD DRIVE<br />Start up is very short, and performance is FAST. This loads really quickly and performs well so far.<br /><br />TOUCHPAD<br />The touchpad is responsive. The left and right mouse button are built into the bottom of the mousepad instead of individual buttons. It’s not our favorite set up, but it isn’t bad. When playing a game that uses keyboard, we have to turn off the touchpad because it is bigger than many other touchpads in laptops.<br /><br />KEYBOARD<br />Not only is the keyboard FUN with the light show it has(as well as being RGB enabled), but the keys are quiet and the touch is good. It is a full keyboard-there have not been any complaints about it. It is easy to type on without fingers slipping off easily. Although this is used primarily for gaming and video editing, it performs fine for typing too.<br /><br />ALIEN CONTROL CENTER<br />Using the alien control center, you can independently change all of the key values and colors. You can change the backlighting of the back edge of the spine of the laptop. You can change the color of the alien logo on the cover too which stays lit when in use.<br /><br />You can also set individual profiles for each game in the Alien Control center including changing color of keys of you have an alien mouse, it will integrate into that setting as well so you can change the mouse and macro for each game. You can also in the profiles add overclocking to specific games. You can launch the games from the command center, or if you don’t, it will still activate the profile.<br /><br />The only complaint about the control center-needs a simpler layout to change the button configuration on the Alienware mouse. You are supposed to be able to change the coloring of the Alien power button, but that does not work.<br /><br />OVERCLOCKING AND FAN CONTROLS<br />The overclocking does work, but it has a tendency to run the CPU extremely hot. Also you can get settings in the command center for fan speed as well as overclocking. By default, they put you on quiet mode. The GPU and CPU have a tendency to run very hot and it has to manually be set to a different setting. We prefer the COOL setting. Anything less than that, it is not enough to keep components cool during overclocking or ANY operation.<br /><br />ALIEN FUSION<br />You also have quick settings for power & battery to set them. You can also make adjustments to sound and playback. There is bass boost, treble enhancer, voice clarity, smart loudness, and also reverb. This is particularly handy for games. You can also turn on or off Alienware virtual surround sound.<br /><br />ALIEN VIRTUAL SURROUND SOUND<br />The virtual surround sound works very well. Without headphones in, using just the speakers, it is easy to forget that you do not have the headphones on. It is very realistic sounding.<br /><br />It also has audio profiles to choose from modes like movie, game, music etc.<br /><br />GPUs AND CPU AND PERFORMANCE<br />The GPU is a Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q Design. The 2nd one is the Intel UHD Graphics 630. The CPU is an Intel Core [email protected] with turbo of 4.6. The GPU has DDR-6GB. Every game we have thrown at it runs smooth without any hitches at all having to do with the GPU, even tested with overclocking and it still worked great.<br /><br />The CPU handles everything thrown at it, but the number 1 complaint is that while the GPU stays reasonably cool around 70C-80C, the CPU runs very HOT. It is between 90-100C. This is due to the fact that the 9th gen intel chip has a much wider turbo spread than previous generations. This causes it to heat up more than any other chip I have used to date for the i7.<br /><br />With using a cooling board under the laptop it does help reduce the heat from 3-6degrees C.<br /><br />CHARGING, BATTERY AND WARNING<br />This comes with a 180W charging brick. It charges fine, and in normal desktop operation, it runs off of the charger fine. As soon as you enter into anything graphics intensive, it starts not only drawing from the brick, but it also takes power from the battery. It does not matter how old of a game it is, it still draws from the battery, while plugged in.<br /><br />This computer can not be used on battery alone when playing ANY kind of graphic oriented game. It MUST be used while being attached to charging cable. There is an upgrade option for a 240w brick, which we will try in the future to see if this resolves the situation.<br /><br />WARNING<br />I would like to add that this is just under NORMAL operation without ANY devices attached by USB or anything wireless. Adding devices makes it drain even worse, again this is all while plugged in.<br /><br />BRICK GETS HOT<br />When running a game on this laptop, one thing that is a bit off putting is that the brick will get very HOT. It would seem that a higher watt brick would be a better choice for this laptop, which is why we are looking into upgrading in the future to see if that will help.<br /><br />SHUT OFFS<br />I have not had it shut off on us while gaming yet, but it does require to be charged once you are done gaming because if you intend to use this while gaming, you will need the battery charged AND keep it plugged in. You can not let the battery go dead with this and run it off of plug only.<br /><br />PORTS<br />This has a headphone/mic combo jack that works fine. The ethernet jack unlike the problems that others have complained about being stuck gave us no trouble. We just are sure to press completely to remove it. The 3 USB 3.1 jacks has one with a power designation. There is a lightning port on the spine/back edge of the laptop. It works well as it is supposed to.<br /><br />There is also an HDMI and mini display port on the back. They have worked well.<br /><br />GAMES TESTED<br />Two Worlds 2 (CPU heavy game)<br />Kingdom Come Deliverance (GPU heavy game)<br />Arma 3 (Balanced draw on both)<br />Tom Clancy Rainbow Six Seige (CPU and GPU heavy game)<br />Pixel Junk Monsters (Light Game)<br />Age of Empires 3 (Light Game)<br />Various other lighter games..<br /><br />All games work well. We have heavier hitting games we want to test in the future, such as Metal Gear Solid 5 but we have not had the chance. We will update if anything changes.<br /><br />TOBII EXPERIENCE<br />This is where the experience gets frustrating. We started this whole laptop experience with such a horrible frustration that it has left us with a few loose ends that still are not working well. We have used this with Kingdom Come Deliverance which is TOBII enabled. You are supposed to be able to use the TOBII with the camera to be able to navigate and click on things, but for some reason it just won’t work. Due to the horrible beginning with this computer, it seems that this feature still has not worked right since it was wiped clean once already.<br /><br />OUR NIGHTMARE LAPTOP EXPERIENCE<br />Now we are going to enter into a place no one wants to go when they get a new laptop. The DYSFUNCTIONAL LAPTOP. Let’s see how DELL handled what we went through.<br /><br />THE FIRST DAY<br />I opened our computer I was all excited to get this up and running. I have done a lot of computer building over the years and tend to be pretty good at putting systems together and trouble shooting. I figured it would be an easy experience. BOY was I WRONG. When I opened the laptop, I entered all of the information to get it started up and it was fine until it suddenly started to update itself (without my permission) and then it went nuts.<br /><br />PANIC!<br />The computer rebooted itself and then began to re-write the BIOS. I could not intervene and about an hour later, instead of powering down, the laptop was getting hotter and hotter and the system was dark. I was unable to get it to turn off. I unplugged it and tried pressing the power button until my finger was numb. NOTHING would turn this thing off.<br /><br />We were approaching the hour and a half mark and I called for the technical support line’s help. This was NUTS. I waited and waited, and then suddenly while my finger had become one with the button, the tech support rep got on the phone and BAM it worked.<br />IS THAT FIRE I SMELL?<br />I thought all was well. Then the trouble started. The charging cable was not lighting up. There is a light on it. Perhaps it was dead, right? Nope. When trying to start the laptop up with another one of us, it suddenly made a weird noise, and smelled like it was BURNING. It was dead. I mean DEAD.<br /><br />We called tech support about this and got the nicest person who was very patient, knowledgeable and helpful. Not only did we get an immediate return label, but a box was shipped out to us FAST for us to retun it to Dell.<br /><br />We had our laptop back within a week and it had been wiped clean. The motherboard had a short in it and the charging cable was fried. They had to wipe out the laptop harddrive to get it to start again so as a result some of the programs which worked well at first for the few hours we had the laptop working have been messed up since.<br /><br />DOES IT WORK NOW?<br />This laptop works now very well. It has been running fine. The wiping of the hard drive has led us to some software problems that did not get synced right when trying to replace them again and it is frustrating like the TOBII.<br /><br />THE BOTTOM LINE<br />Our beginning experience with this laptop was awful. The nightmare was made better as Dell treated us with respect, importance and took care of us right away. They repaired the system and although some software does not work right yet, the hardware is doing all right and that is a relief. This laptop is a great performer despite some cautions. It is a great gaming system and high performance for graphics too.<br /><br />MY RATING<br />FIVE STARS although I will say that with caution. Our initial experience was frustrating and took some serious time to get fixed, but Dell was excellent and treated us very well. We have a system that works except for the software which we have not been able to straighten out yet. I hope we can get it fixed soon and running as it should.<br /><br />SUGGESTION<br />DON'T UPDATE THE BIOS UNLESS YOU ARE SURE THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH IT. Do your research first if the laptop does not do it for you first, of course!<br /><br />PHOTOS<br />The first three photos are the 3 benchmark stats for the games, the other 3 are in game screen shots with stats.

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Five Stars

Great

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really nice laptop at a good price

This is a great gaming laptop. The keyboard is very responsive, the visuals are great for the price (yes, some fuzz around the very edges) and over all it's fast. It starts up fast and is responsive once booted up. I don't have an issue with the track pad being a bit to the left because have dealt with another laptop set up the same way, have just gotten used to it, I guess, as well as over-responsive, twitchy track pads (and search out apps that help correct it, like TrackFreeze). Love that there are lots of ports for USB and the such, and that I can expand the memory since with 256 gig it is a little lacking, but it being solid state I won't complain (initially).<br />All in all, it's a nice laptop with just minor quirks at a decent price that you can easily customize. For a gamer, it's a great price.

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Got too many problems

I got this laptop in October but I met so many problems. The touchpad stops working sometimes and it has troubled me for almost half a year. I always needed to reinstall the system to get it to work!!!!! Sometimes the fan has a weird sound!!!!. Now the SSD is crushed for no reason!!!!!!! I lost all my data and files!!!!!

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Just what I wanted

Excellent computer. Very smooth transition from desktop. Great features. Kevin from (Tech Whse.) was extremely helpful in getting me set up with the Mcafee install.

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Defective

Second time this was a replacement now the battery did not charge

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Four Stars

No DVD. WITH FAIRNESS HAVENT LOOKED AT ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

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very good

very good. everything is fine except the battery life.

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Great Product!

One of the best laptops you can get for the price. This laptop has it all and is working out very well for me. I ordered the add on graphics device from Dell but since this came with an integrated Nvidia 1070GTX there was no need because the extra device doesn't support any better video cards. They just don't fit inside the case. So if you purchase this with the 1070 card don't waste your money on the graphics dock. Other then that I am very pleased with this purchase I do recommend you make sure that you have a cooling device or pad to set it on because it does get extremely hot especially when running a VR device. So far I have tested it with the Oculus VR system and am very happy with the performance!

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Great size

Audio problems...need speakers????

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Gorgeous, powerful laptop with amazing speed and display cursed by Windows 8.1

It's a beautiful laptop, 17&#34;x11&#34; shut, the screen is huge, 17&#34; measured diagonally. This is NOT a small laptop. It looks tough, almost tactical, with battleship-like lines and a somewhat menacing dark grey color.<br /><br />The presentation or unboxing is sensational: it comes in a kind of large dark grey cardboard suitcase complete with handle. You open the box and there is the laptop along with two small rectangular insets in the top part of the box. No clutter, no plastic bags, even the power cable (which is also huge) is nestled, hidden, in a compartment near the hinge of the box.<br /><br />Setup is magnificent and smooth as can be, a real delight. Nothing clunky about it, a genuine pleasure. The keyboard is enormous and includes a full numeric keypad to the right. The trackpad is (oddly) centered below the keyboard, not centered on the body and features two mouse-click areas below it.<br /><br />The sound is as good as a laptop is going to have, which is somewhat tinny with no bass. You will want a set of external speakers. I had a Windows 7 home built computer which I stole a $10 set of Logitech speakers from which provided more than adequate sound.<br /><br />The keyboard, function keys, Alienware logo and top and front lights are all PROGRAMMABLE, meaning you can set not only customized keystroke functions for the function keys, but set detailed COLORS for all of the elements to dream up customizable schemes, which sounds goofy but looks *awesome*. This is a gorgeous laptop from top to bottom, stem to stern. Easily the nicest laptop I've ever seen.<br /><br />Would you use this for business? As in tote it to a business meeting? Probably not, you know, it looks great, but it's not business-drab styled. It's meant for gaming, and it truly rocks at that.<br /><br />The screen has nearly unbelievable saturation and brightness, the colors almost drip off the screen, they're so rich. The tactical sensation of the keyboard is outstanding, it's not a mechanical &#34;click&#34; keyboard but rather the standard sensation with buttery-smooth Rolls-Royce operation. There is no optical drive, but that doesn't really matter these days. I was able to download a copy of Painter Essentials which would not run on my Mac, which ran great on the Alienware laptop.<br /><br />I downloaded a trial copy of Illustrator and put it through its paces, the laptop had no trouble with anything I could throw at it. Plenty of RAM, no heating problems, a battery which lasts quite a long time uncoupled from shore power.<br /><br />In short, the laptop is outstanding -- fantastic. Second to none. Beautifully designed, faster than any other laptop I've ever seen with a display better than any desktop computer I've ever used. The sound is weak, but it's impossible to squeeze decent speakers into that form factor -- external speakers or headphones are required. Software on board will support any sound system you want to add. It's all ready to roll and buffed like a body builder. Incredible!<br /><br />And now, gentle reader, I need to address the sole problem I had with the Alienware laptop, and it's a big one: it ships with Windows 8.1.<br /><br />The killer part of this is that having a gorgeous laptop like this with Win 8.1 is like having a yacht when you live in the desert. One doesn't really function without the other. I found Windows 8.1 impossible to use, it simply made no sense to me. Windows would pop up I never asked for, navigation was absurdly difficult -- it made no sense to me on a fundamental level. I was not a fan of Windows before, but Windows 7 on my homebrew game box functioned and was comprehensible to me, things MADE SENSE.<br /><br />But Windows 8? I ran across a video critique (http://dottech.org/94027/this-hilarious-video-explains-why-windows-8-sucks-video/) of the interface and the fundamental flaws built into it -- one has to be curious what Microsoft was thinking. The interface choices simply make no sense. Why would they release such a horrible dog of an operating system?! I'm not a n00b when it comes to computers. And I could not make heads or tails out of Windows 8.1, which soured my experience with the Alienware laptop. Here we have a laptop which is outrageously powerful with a gorgeous display and an OS which I don't have anything good to say about. It's awful, truly, honestly awful.<br /><br />My point being that if you want to get anything DONE with this laptop, beware Windows 8. If you're happy with getting your favorite games set up and playing those, then you'll be satisfied. For example, you're expected to enter or create a new e-mail account in order to proceed -- well, that I did, and in the month I've been trying to use this laptop, I've NEVER gotten the Microsoft e-mail account to function properly! Internet Explorer is included, and it's kind of buggy and suffers from the computer either changing programs or bringing up windows I never asked for ALL THE TIME. It's maddening. I'm not exaggerating or joking -- this thing is a train wreck, a real crazymaker.<br /><br />Why not ship this laptop with some flavor of Linux? Or cobble together a Dell version of an OS? Windows 8 really is that bad. You can imagine the frustration of an OS that is the equivalent of an insane person on your laptop. Your beautiful, perfect laptop. It would have been great if there was a simple downgrade path to Windows 7. Or XP, or Win95 -- seriously, it's THAT BAD.<br /><br />OK, enough of that. The OS is not Alienware's fault, but it does greatly interfere with the use of the laptop. Perhaps you'll have a better experience. For me, it was a major stumbling block EVERY TIME I TURNED THE LAPTOP ON. Absolute endless frustration. I just cannot figure out what Microsoft was thinking.<br /><br />So, to sum up: this is the best laptop I've ever seen, absolutely ideal for gaming, and the other &#34;serious&#34; programs I got to run on it all performed beautifully. You will want to add external speakers and possibly an external CD/DVD drive if you need one. There are plenty of USB ports and the other sockets you expect. Support for sound is outstanding.<br /><br />But the Windows 8 OS is like a rock in your shoe which makes every single step you take painful. With a different OS, this may well be the PERFECT laptop for personal gaming use. Absolutely gorgeous!<br /><br />---<br /><br />You should DEFINITELY UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 10!!! The difference is remarkable! A massive improvement in user experience compared to Win 8.1!!!

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Be cautious!

WiFi doesn’t work, sound low, headphones had to be held into jack because does not fit properly. Too bad because it was a nice looking computer though had to return before I faced more problems later on.

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Excellent laptop that does everything and then some.

[[VIDEOID:2d0781f072a415686a4b37e57f5c963e]] This is an excellent laptop that fits my needs perfectly. It has plenty of CPU and GPU power to be used for moderate gaming as well as using software applications that require a bit of performance. It is equipped with an SSD that provides lightening-fast boot up times. It has a backlit keyboard so it is easy to use in all lighting conditions. To top it all off, the screen provides me with a crisp 1080p resolution that while not &quot;apple retina&quot; grade, is certainly capable of most tasks I throw at it.<br /><br />This laptop is a well rounded piece of technology that I believe is perfect for someone going to school or needing a general purpose computer that can also handle more graphically intensive tasks. The battery life is accurate to what was stated as well as all of the dimensions. The keys have a good feel to them when pressed. I like keys that do not have a lot of travel and these certainly fit that description. The trackpad is not too bad. It was a little bit sensitive at first but that's because I was used to my previous Acer's trackpad which was not as sensitive. I feel as though this is something that will get less awkward with time.<br /><br />I have included photos of all angles of the laptop so you can see for yourself what the size of the laptop is, etc. I have also attached a video that demonstrates how fast this laptop will boot up.<br /><br />Included in the box is the laptop unit and the charger for the laptop.<br /><br />Pros:<br />*Fast boot up times<br />*1080p screen<br />*Great CPU and GPU power<br />*Backlit keyboard<br />*Great feeling keyboard<br /><br />Cons:<br />*None(Will update if I run into any)<br /><br />Additional Considerations:<br />Get a case of some sort to protect your investment.<br />Also, I bought [[ASIN:B00NNMB3KS HAVIT HV-F2056 15.6&quot;-17&quot; Laptop Cooler Cooling Pad - Ultra Slim Portable USB Powered (3 Fans)]] in order to keep it cool when I used it for longer sessions.<br /><br />Overall: 5/5 stars (&gt;=.5 rounds up, &lt;.5 rounds down) =&gt; 5 stars<br /><br />If you have any further questions regarding the product in my review please leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

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fantastic hardware is a little bulky, pre-installed MICROSOFT software is really obnoxious and cumbersome

I have a few different topics to cover in this review, so bear with me (if you want). If you already have experience with MICROSOFT Windows 10 laptops, maybe you can skip the middle (setup) section.<br /><br />FORM FACTOR<br />The first thing I noticed when I opened the box is that this computer is huge and heavy. They advertise it as a 13 inch laptop and the screen does measure 13 inches (diagonal), but the machine does not even fit into a 14 inch laptop sleeve that I owned. I had to get a case for a 15 inch laptop to protect this. Total size of the laptop is 13 x 10.6 x 1.0 inches, which is about the width of a 14 inch laptop and the depth of a 15 inch laptop, with only a 13 inch screen. Amazon does give you the option to buy a form fitting case with this laptop and that is certainly something to consider (if the price is reasonable). According to my scale the laptop weighs 88 ounces (5.5 pounds), which is twice as much as some 13 inch laptops and more than most 15 inch laptops. The power brick is 28 ounces, which is also quite a big heavier (and more powerful) than typical laptop chargers. I'm not saying that these sizes and weights are unreasonable, just that you probably want to know what you are buying.<br /><br />In case you are wondering (like I was), the power brick is hidden in a secret compartment in the back of the box (see photo).<br /><br />SETUP<br />I have been using Microsoft computers for many years and have been very comfortable and happy with them in the past. I have used Windows 10 on a desktop computer, but this is my first experience with Windows 10 on a laptop. I HATE YOU, MICROSOFT! The system defaults seem to be set up for a cell phone, not a computer. When I first turned on the computer, you have to go through several MICROSOFT screens that try to download your personal information for their advertisers. What's up with that! I can understand Facebook doing this since they are a free service, but this laptop costs almost $2000 and I don't need this nonsense on top of that. So I very carefully went through each screen to turn off all their data grabbers (as best I could tell). Then I tried to download the MICROSOFT security patches (always a good idea for new computers). Then the MICROSOFT lockscreen kept popping up every 30 seconds, effectively killing my security download every time. Come on MICROSOFT, this isn't a cell phone. I had the computer plugged into the charger the whole time and I had the MICROSOFT security update program running, that should be a hint that I want the screen to stay on, right??? I had to spend a good couple of hours searching the internet for a solution to this problem, since the printed information that comes with the computer has no useful information about MICROSOFT. Fixing the lock screen problem is harder than it should be because MICROSOFT brilliantly put the lock screen controls in a different settings page from the power saver controls. Most of the online help pages say to change your power saver controls, but THEY ARE WRONG! Finally, 2 days after I received this machine, I have it working. I HATE YOU, MICROSOFT! Did I say that already?<br /><br />PERFORMANCE<br />Once I have the machine setup, it performs beautifully. I disabled MICROSOFT Cortana and MICROSOFT Maps and MICROSOFT advertising services, MICROSOFT location services, etc and replaced the MICROSOFT audio and video players with VLC because after my experience setting up this machine, I really do not trust any of that stuff. I don't have an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive yet, so I didn't test the VR features of this laptop yet.<br /><br />Quad-core CPU, NVIDIA graphics, SSD hard disc, and 16GB of RAM is blazing fast. Probably the fastest PC I have ever used. Each one of those components boosts performance in different ways and I've never had them all together in one machine before. This is like PC heaven.<br /><br />HARDWARE<br />If you are using this laptop for VR, beware that there are only 2 full sized USB ports plus 2 USB-C ports. The keyboard is fantastic. The keys are backlit, full sized, and move beautifully when you type. Love the trackpad, too - large, nicely backlit, very responsive, and it has 2 physical mouse buttons. Sound from the built-in speakers is not real loud, but very clear. I did use the Alienware equalizer to boost the bass. The speakers don't noticeably distort until I get over 75% volume. The screen is very sharp and vibrant. I'm not able to compare this IPS screen to the Alienware OLED screen. No touchscreen on the IPS, which may be useful for some apps. Battery life has been mediocre at best; 2-4 hours at a time in the first few days of use. On the other hand, this machine is heavy enough that I'm not planning on using it on the move very often. When I take it somewhere, I'll bring the power brick with me. The back of the machine does get warm during use, but I suppose that is to be expected with all the power it is packing.<br /><br />CONCLUSION<br />There's no getting around the fact that MICROSOFT Windows 10 is a pain in the you know where, especially to initially setup. If you have the technical ability, experience, patience, etc to work around MICROSOFT, then this is a fantastic laptop. Alienware makes several different 13 inch laptops. This is one of the mid-priced models. The higher end models have OLED touchscreen displays, which may be a little more exciting for you high-end gaming people. Lower-end Alienware laptops are best used for plugging into external monitors.

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it does its job

If you want a mid range gaming laptop it does it job. If you want a mobile work station well go somewhere else because the battery drains after after a couple of hours. I am using this laptop at college online. I would be great if the hard-drive was bigger since games it up in a hurry but what do expect for the price since I only. I has an extra SSD slot so I am probably get SSD around the next black friday.

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so far so good.

I bought this in an "emergency" situation, where I needed a capable laptop quick so i could work remotely. it hits nearly every checkbox. The CPU is plenty powerful for my web dev/app dev work, and the mx150 is plenty powerful to play multiplayer games like league of legends, csgo, dota underlords, and gwent without any hassle.<br /><br />The only thing I did to my device is I installed an application called "throttlestop" and undervolted the cpu. Once I did this my temps while gaming dropped from the mid 80's (already reasonable while gaming on a laptop) to the low 70's. Because of this my fan spins up less, and when it does its quiet, and it stays cool.<br /><br />The only downsides to this device are the battery life could be longer (im getting like... 5-6 working hours), the laptop has no LTE option (very few laptops do, and ZERO with GPUs do), the right shift key is small and annoying. (biggest downside, very often hit up instead of shift because of this)<br /><br />overall though, very good. I bought mine "used - very good" on amazon and it is like new and $400ish cheaper.

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Almost Everything You Would Expect From a High End Gaming Laptop

If you WANT a laptop for gaming, I think this is a very good choice - probably excellent depending on the price point. It has one very irritating drawback - its crappy mousepad - but that's easily remedied with the addition of a good mouse. Star Trek online plays beautifully and looks terrific at the highest settings.<br /><br />PROS<br /> - EXCELLENT graphics<br /> - Excellent performance (smooth play over wifi connection.)<br /> - OK sound system (better with speakers or headphones, but pretty good without.)<br /> - A large keyboard, with a full-sized numpad AND arrow keys next to a dedicated DEL key between INSERT and ENTER on the right-hand side of the laptop. The position of the ON/OFF button is a little irritating, but you get used to it.<br /> - Good key feel. The layout is OK for productivity with desktop-sized keys. The overall size is nice but the layout takes a little getting used to, for me anyway.<br /> - Good connectivity - three USB 3 ports (a standard 3.0 and 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1), one USB Type-C port, audio/mic jack, an HDMI port, an SD card reader, LAN jack, and a Mini DisplayPort.<br /> - Looks pretty sharp in the ever popular black-and-red gaming style.<br /><br />CONS<br /> - Crappy mousepad<br /> - Battery life a little over an hour and a half<br /><br />Between bigger monitors and the need for periodic video-card upgrades, some people aren't going to want to go the laptop route. But if you want a 15&#34; laptop for gaming, have a preferred mouse, and the price is right, I think the Strix GL502 is an excellent choice.

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Lighter than I thought.

I bought this laptop for college. 5lbs is actually really light, not sure why people ever complained about the weight. I use it for doing homework, and it works.

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Excellent laptop!

I am an avid gamer, and I bought this to replace my ASUS N56VZ, which served me well for 5 years, but showing its age when it came to gaming over the past 2. The purchase was made directly through Dell (they had a sale, and I ended up paying $1510 after taxes.) Ultimately, I'm very happy with my purchase!<br /><br />The laptop itself feels very sturdy. Some folks complained about the use of plastic in the construction, but that didn't bother me at all. It took me a little time to get used to the keyboard, but overall it feels great, and the backlighting is great. I don't use touch pads too often, but I could use this one, if needed. The display was very sharp, and boot times are very snappy. I haven't had much time to push the machine when it comes to games (just Diablo 3 and Fallout 4 for now, and they obviously run extremely well.) While completely unneccesary, the Alienware FX are fun!<br /><br />When it comes to the display, I'm fine with the 1080p resolution. It's a 15 inch laptop, and in my opinion, 4k is wasted on such a small screen. My last laptop had a resolution1366x768. Yes, 1080p were common then, but with the GeForce 650m chip, I felt I'd get a few more years of pleasureable gaming out of it since I wasn't pushing that many extra pixles. I was right! I suspect the Alienware 15 with this configuration will give me about 3 years of very comfortable gaming, and another stretch of 2 years with some moderation of settings (barring hardware failure or an accident.)<br /><br />My only gripe about it is that Alienware decided to not add a number pad - instead, they centered the keyboard and you get 6 programmable keys (which I'll likely never use.) There's certainly room for a numberpad, too.

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Excellent laptop, and a terrific value for the $$$

We got this for our son, who starts at William & Mary next week and needed a new laptop that meets their "minimum requirements" (whatever that means).<br /><br />This one met all the requirements and is actually better than expected. It has the space to install an HDD drive (my son took one from one of our old laptops, and now has 200Gb more hard drive space for backup), and the graphics card, RAM, solid-state drive, etc. are solid and good quality.<br /><br />It comes Alexa-enabled, which will help him, I think, since we got him an echo dot and Alexa-enabled outlet plugs for his dorm. The RAM can be upgraded, but know that it comes with 4Gb RAM hard-wired and only one slot for expansion, which contains a 4Gb at purchase. You could upgrade the RAM to 12 Gb (or more) by getting yourself an 8Gb card (at least) and swapping it with the 4Gb removable RAM card.<br /><br />This laptop does come with the typical bloatware that Microsoft likes to lay on you, so you'll probably want to purge when you get it, like my son did. It also took almost 45 minutes for him to install updates (primarily to Windows Defender), but once he did all that preliminary work, it seems to be exactly what he needs for school.<br /><br />All in all, this just might get him to grad school, so...fingers crossed that it lasts that long! I'll update if any issues crop up with it. :)

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Good for daily use and some gaming

I’ve spent the last month using and playing games on the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3. It’s a decent entry-level laptop. I wouldn’t consider it a dedicated gaming machine, but more aimed at daily use plus some gaming.<br /><br />The laptop includes 3 free months of Xbox Game Pass, so I’ve played games available through that library. Games like Moonlighter, Moonglow Bay, Tunic, Sims 4, and Hades. The laptop handled all of those just fine, but many are older games and/or not very hardware intensive.<br /><br />However, I don’t think 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD are enough. In my very first day of downloading games, I filled more than half the hard drive (and only ~236GB is available to start). As for the RAM, my 5-year-old laptop has 8GB of RAM and I’m feeling it. A laptop from 2022 should start with at least 16GB.<br /><br />The Quad Vent fans vent in the back and on both sides of the laptop. I wish there wasn’t a vent on the right, because it’s right where the mouse sits. After maybe twenty to thirty minutes, my hand gets sweaty, which isn’t great when playing a competitive game.<br /><br />There are 2 USB-A ports, one on each side. The back has an HDMI port, Ethernet, USB-C, and the power input. I actually really like the power input being on the back, as that way the cable isn’t in the way when using the mouse. But I’d like another USB-A port in the back, because I can see using a hub with this laptop.<br /><br />The keyboard is not my favorite. On the plus side, it’s a full keyboard. I can’t remember the last time I saw a laptop with a numpad. The keyboard has backlighting, but only one color option: white. The keys are flat on top and somewhat slippery. The keyboard itself feels cramped, especially when gaming with WASD.<br /><br />The laptop is heavy, about 7 or 8 pounds. It’s not something you’ll want to tote from class to class. The battery lasts about an hour if playing games, and about 3 hours for normal use.

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Pricey but Worth it

This is probably way more power and performance than I need for my casual and infrequent gaming, but I love the look of the video and when I do play my favorite life simulation game, the graphics are outstanding. I’m not good with computers so I can’t speak much towards the complicated technical components, but one issue I do have is the keyboard. I find it a bit difficult to type on since none of the keys are raised at all. It’s probably something I’ll get used to and I do like the size of the keyboard at least.

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Clear and bright, fast processing, but battery can't charge fast enough during high-powered tasks

I picked up this laptop to run a CAD program and be able to occasionally work someplace besides just being chained to my desk/ desktop computer.<br /><br />Overall I have been very satisfied with the laptop! The display is clear and bright, and it doesn't lag or crash as a previous laptop did when running this intensive program and doing ram-heavy tasks. (I do landscaping and so there are a lot of complicated figures and layers of photos used in my CAD program).<br /><br />The only issue I have noticed is that when I am really using it heavily for the more intensive tasks, the battery drains faster than it is being replenished by the plug, which seems a really big oversight on a laptop.<br /><br />It hasn't been a huge issue for me because by the time I need to let it rest and recharge, I also usually need a rest and recharge, but if I had a different work life or if my recreation was also computer-intensive, I could see that being a fatal flaw.<br /><br />Beyond that, the feel and presentation of the laptop is super nice. Everything's comfortable to use and works smoothly.

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Do NOT use if you take online classes, easy setup, nice size

I like to stay versed in PC, plus I don’t want to take my crazy expensive MacBook Pro to school and risk it getting stolen or dropped. I’m taking the price difference into account for the review, as expecting a $825~ to perform or look like a $3,500 one would be unreasonable.<br /><br />Here are some details on how this computer performed:<br /><br />Once set up, I like to test computers with nothing on them to see how they do in a best case scenario where the hard drive isn’t loaded with a lot of files, videos, music, pics, etc.<br /><br />Setup was fast and easy, and the option to have a semi touchless setup with Cortana was very cool.<br /><br />The size is great, making this work as a desktop or laptop, and for its luxurious screen size, it weighs very little and is quite streamlined, taking up as much width as a medium sized notebook. Screen resolution is ok. It’s not a retina or high definition screen, by any means, nor is it great for reading small text, but for everything else, it works fine!<br /><br />The issue is speed. I compared watching a simple video online with this computer versus my iPhone X on the same network, and it took this computer Massively more time. The same video took a few seconds to be able to fully play seamlessly on my phone and literally over 2 minutes on the PC on the same WiFi network with stops for buffering. I had to sit and wait or it would play a little then buffer and stop repeatedly. No good!<br /><br />I take online classes, and since I saw how slowly this was performing, I opted to only try timed quizzes and items when at home with my laptop on standby. Glad I did. I tried to start a timed quiz, and it wasn’t loading, but the problem is that it opened the page, initiating the quiz. I watched with anxiety as the buttons sloooooowly appeared without text. Since I’d never had to refresh the page for one of these in the years I’ve done online classes, I wasn’t sure what would happen, but I had no choice. I refreshed...and waited again...and the timer started, but there was no text. I am so grateful it let me pick up from my Mac, because after minutes of failed attempts on the PC, it loaded effortlessly on my 5-year-old Mac. What’s more, this dinosaur of a computer is almost full of videos and music and files (I’m in entertainment, so the MacBook Pro is a necessity more than a luxury). The 1 terabyte hard drive has a handful of gigs, maybe 30-50, and yet it had no problem loading this page.<br /><br />So yeah. I don’t trust this computer. It has good battery life, looks fine, has a nice screen (it’s not retina, but it’s fine for everyday stuff), but between the pop ups and the incredibly slow speed, I can’t recommend this to anyone depending on their computer for reliable speeds and any online work.

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great storage and display

I was in a need of a good laptop with a good amount of storage rom AND ram for regular use and creating music. A few things I specifically liked about this laptop is the storage, the crisp display, touch screen feature, good battery life, light weight, and fast processor. A few things I didn't quite like are there are no separate buttons for right/left mouse clicking, comes with a lot of bloatware (but some could be removed), and not ideal port options for me.<br /><br />I noticed alot of the reviews state that this laptop comes used. In my experience, the box that the laptop was in had a dell return label on it underneath the new label, but did not appear to be used or opened so not sure what is going on.

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5 stars

My son has been absolutely obcessed with this laptop. he has begged for a gaming laptop for years but I never could get it. He has a PC that he has played his games on but still begged for something that he could take places.<br /><br />He loves this computer. I will be honest... I don't understand all of the specs... but I do know that every single game he plays he hasn't had any issues with it glitching or being slow.<br /><br />He keeps a cooling pad underneathe it when he is playing to help with the heat levels. But it is my understanding that that is normal for gaming laptops?<br /><br />Anyways. He is thrilled so I am happy. Sidenote: My son is 16.

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Lenovo Legion Laptop

This heavy duty laptop lacks space but definitely makes up for it in various options and it’s absolutely breathtaking display.<br /><br />I was impressed with how easy this laptop was to set up in its plug and play design. The first thing that I noticed was how heavy the laptop is and that definitely gives me some validation in the thought that it will hold up with time. The backlit keyboard is a wonderful amenity and it’s various ports allow for various gaming capabilities. I was able to put an external hard drive to it with no problems. The brilliant display is really what separates this laptop from so many others and is definitely worth the money. It really made me believe I was right there in the game. Definitely has a wow factor!<br /><br />I would absolutely recommend this laptop to my fellow gamers.

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Pretty great laptop

This is a pretty great laptop. Games run very well on it. The speed is excellent and the graphics are very nice.

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A true mobile workstation

This laptop is amazing. It is surprisingly slim for its power. It has a significant amount of weight, but it is not cumbersome. It's great for running multiple virtual machines simultaneously. The GPU is good, but not optimized for games.

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Amazing

This computer is super fast. Things I used to take 2-3 minutes to load are ready to go within 30 seconds. It's great for programming games. The resolution is amazing and the images are super realistic. It is great for any game we've tried. It's an all around excellent computer.

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I just recently received this most excellent gaming laptop

I just recently received this most excellent gaming laptop. For the price, there really isn't any other laptop out there with similar specs. While the rig works fine straight from the box, I recommend flashing to the latest BIOS and installing the latest drivers, particularly for the wifi and nvidia cards. All of these can be found on the Dell drivers page. Keep an eye out for a good 2.5' SSD to increase your capacity, and turn down your brightness slightly to reduce bleeds from the bottom edge of the screen.

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Good Development Laptop

Moreso a development / creator laptop this laptop is very fast and good at what it does. The 32 gb of ram and intel i9 cpu allow me to make quick work of game development, while having extra windows - like Spotify - open on the second screen. Wouldn’t recommend for gaming unless you get an external keyboard and mouse, because the keyboard itself isn’t very ergonomic.

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Great value

Very good advice from website laptopu derbudget based on my requirements, they have people live who will return by email, remove commendations. I had done a lot of research, kind do of knew what hardware/ specs I needed as a minimum. They recommended this one and it fits.

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Great gaming laptop

Got this laptop specifically for playing games. It works great! Graphics are great no lagging, able to play all of my games without any problems. Highly recommended

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Great computer, does it all from office work to video streaming to gaming

This Alienware computer is great at doing everything I ask of it. This seamlessly goes from doing office work to video streaming and gaming with no issues. This computer will easily handle any online gaming environment out there, using this for my Call of Duty gaming was a no issue event, no lagging, no freezing nothing but pure gaming. Using this as a video editing system was also seamless, while I thought it may lack in ram there were no issues. The only thing is the computer gets a little warm when in use. You may want to consider getting a cooling pad when using it.<br />This computer is definitely what every gamer wants.

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A Walmart laptop works better

It won’t let me in to change the color of my light the blue on the back is now flash and I’m about to crash there so mean download I can’t even play a game. I’ll never buy one of these again

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good value

good value for the price -- nice laptop.

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I couldn't get charge cords to stay attached.

The size was right for my lap. I was disappointed while gaming I couldn't press "Start" button to Google a question but needed to sign out of the game, then look up my question. The cords were constantly getting loose.

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GPU fan is horribly loud, even at low RPMs

A few reviewers have already mentioned it. The GPU fan is EXTREMELY distracting even at low RPMs. It makes a really high pitched whistling noise that drowns out game/music audio, making immersion into a story-driven game or movie impossible without good headphones. I’ve taken the bottom case off to view if anything was obstructing it (dust or what not), everything looks brand new with no signs of dirt/dust.<br /><br />Read on forums that this is common with this model. Some people taped over the vents in the back to control the whistling, but I’m not going to risk damage from overheating by doing this. This model should be recalled and redesigned.<br /><br />I’m also running it on an external fan pad on full speed, but the fans still insist on blowing at almost max speeds on games that could run on a potato. I fear that overheating damage is inevitable and imminent with this rig.<br /><br />As far as running games, it can run the highest settings for any current game out right now, but your fans will be screaming when you launch it, and I just can’t focus on anything with the whistling.

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Good overall laptop if you can get it about $800 or less...

Pros: Good specs for the price. Ryzen 7 5800H and 3050ti RTX still good for current and next gen art apps and games and decent quality. No bloatware except McAfee. Battery was great with the specs. Ran it on a road trip for a little over 3 hours working with high end 3d software.<br /><br />Cons: Poor design with power button. It's not located on the right corner but it is next to the "delete" button just above the "backspace" button. Not a big fan of the extra large touch pad. Causes too much accidental hits on the pad giving me unexpected navigation.

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Extremely great Laptop

This laptop performs extremely well and keeps up with all my friends beefy desktops. I've has this since February 2021 and my only problem is one of the usb ports no longer works. Well have to hope it's an easy fix.

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A Suitable Replacement for my Alienware

First, I'll just tell you that, yes, this computer is incredibly awesome. Then I'm going to nitpick it as much as I can just to give you an honest perspective and hopefully some details you haven't already figured out.<br /><br />My last primary home laptop was an Alienware 17. It came out after Windows 8, but it ran 7 because everyone still hated 8. I knew it was getting old, but I didn't want to give up that super-high-quality feel. That computer was really large and substantial, which was both a fault and gave it a luxurious feel that I thought couldn't be reproduced. ...a long time ago, I had no real opinion of Asus, but then my Dad actually got a ROG at some point and I was sort of amazed that this brand that I would have almost considered generic at the time put out such a fine piece of hardware. So when I had a chance to get this computer, I knew it was good enough to replace the Alienware. And it is, absolutely. This computer is about half the weight and much smaller, but it still feels substantial and "super premium". This does have a compressed keyboard (the Alienware actually was wide enough to have a separate number pad), but it's spread out enough as to not be cramped or annoying. And thank God the Delete key is in an intuitive place! (I find that a problem with many laptops). As always, a new touchpad takes some getting used to, but I have it configured how I want it now, and I even finally gave in and started doing two-finger scrolling...<br /><br />I need to get these gripes out of the way, although they apply to almost all pre-built computers: Too much crapware and ads that won't let you alone at first (RE: McAfee), but not nearly as much as a lot of cheap computers. I hate that Microsoft won't even let you use your own hardware without getting you to make an account for their stupid software. I'm not sure you could even start using this computer if you don't have an active Internet connection (or they're making it harder and harder to find a workaround, but I'm getting too bored and jaded to bother fighting it anymore). Windows 11 at least seems to work well and look good, but they still have some super annoying features from trying to be too much like Apple. I just can't stand that we have some settings under Settings and others under Control Panel. I hate the Apple feel of Settings, but to have to use both is just stupid. Then you can't ungroup icons in the taskbar and I hate the button to turn off Wifi because it's too easy to hit. This is not a phone! OK...point is, I wish MS would respect its customers the way they used to.<br /><br />On to more specific nitpicks:<br /><br />1) Once in a while, I still turn on the number pad on the touchpad accidentally. This is a super cool feature, but I'm not sure if I'll ever get used to using it for typing in phone numbers and stuff like that. The overhead on having to tap and hold the corner first if a bit much, and then it's easy to forget to turn off. Of course, if you're doing spreadsheets, you'll probably be thrilled to have that on a midsize laptop.<br /><br />2) As usual, the included control center software, "Armoury Crate", is quirky in how it works with Windows. As with my previous Alienware, it's now only the second computer I have left such software installed and allowed to run (not sure you could get all the lights working otherwise), but it takes some fidgeting to get used to, and I had some issues with WiFi not coming back on and stuff that I attribute to this. At some point, you just have to give Windows back control of the power settings. Once I got it all working in harmony (basically just using "Armoury Crate" for the lights) it's doing fine. I'm still not convinced about leaving the other Asus software on there - it keeps bothering me about updating, but it seems redundant not only to Windows, but to Armoury Crate as well.<br /><br />3) The Screen doesn't tilt back quite as much as I'd like it to. I'm glad it seems to have a sturdy mechanism to hold it in place, but I could use just a few more degrees on a day like today: Sitting in a super comfortable chair with my leg crossed at 90 degrees, back of the laptop on the leg. I can still use it fine, but a few more degrees would be ideal.<br /><br />4) Another common problem: I wish they'd put twin power ports on the back and side of the device so you could pick which one you wanted to use. The battery is great, so I'm not using power now, but power out the back doesn't work with the position I'm sitting in described above. Also, I put it back on a small table near the couch when not in use, but it's slightly annoying to plug and unplug. Much of that has to do with the fact that there is a "goiter" (I think it's used to cancel out capacitance, but I'm not sure) on the power cord right near the barrel jack. This is just in the way and gets caught on the back of the table.<br /><br />BTW, the power brick is huge, which doesn't surprise me, but I absolutely love that you can plug in with power delivery, which means you can use this with a proper USB-C docking station. I guess you'll still want the power brick for hardcore gaming, but I love the option.<br /><br />5) No USB ports on the right side. Not a big deal, but sometimes you want the option depending where you are or how you're sitting. They use the space for some add-on thing they want to sell you instead...<br /><br />6) I get sick of trying to keep up with WiFi, but I actually just got a WiFi 6E AP, and it's awesome to be able to use it. I think they really did get rid of some latency there. It's pretty awesome when things get noticeably better. And I haven't even gotten the AP working optimally yet...<br /><br />Also 2.5Gb LAN port. I don't have a 2.5Gb capable switch yet, but I'll have to work on that because my AP has a port for that as well...<br /><br />7) I know everyone wants to hear about game performance: I haven't been able to bog this thing down with anything. I can play 2020s era games and have it transcoding for Plex in the background, and it barely spins up the fans. I mean, I can't give you anything but anecdotal evidence, so I'll leave that to professional electronics reviewers, but I'll just tell you it is as awesome as they say. At this point in time, I don't think there's anything this can't handle (at least that you'd likely be doing at home). And, just as importantly, it really is quiet and doesn't seem to run exceptionally hot, either. My last laptop could get so annoyingly loud.<br /><br />8) Battery. I was surprised to see the battery's Ah rating was barely higher than my previous computer, but then even more surprised how much better the power must be managed, because it'll more or less last all day if I'm just doing work-work (like spreadsheets and boring stuff) and web browsing. So it has the feel of a great all around, everyday type of computer (and you can even turn the lights off if you want to be low key), but then you can instantly turn it into a real powerhouse. You can have a profile for use with a docking station for work, one to maximize battery life for leisurely web browsing around the house, and one for use with the power brick as a gaming rig. Versatility is fantastic.<br /><br />9) I had some weird quirks early on, and called customer service. One thing was the WiFi I was talking about earlier and one was the screen doing weird stuff. I partly called customer service just because I wanted it on file that I was having issues in case I did need a repair. Normally I wouldn't just because I normally know better than they do... But I got a real person quickly and he gave me non-condescending advice and made a file for me. I just had to do some random driver updates and it seemed to work. Now, I don't think things should ship needing updates, but...at least they have real customer service.<br /><br />Well, I could probably pontificate for 10 times this long, but the conclusion is that after the minor pains of changing computers and getting used to some slight hardware differences, getting past the frustration of Microsoft and a few typical antivirus program ads, doing little tweaks to get the touchpad working for me instead of against me, and screwing around with updates until my problems went away, I am 100% happy with the computer. Not just happy, but thrilled. This is the kind of hardware that once you experience as your own, you really can't go back. This not only has all the computing power and features you could want, but it's also cool in every way.

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Almost no time to perfection

I am super happy with this computer. It's really a work of art, and I say this as a guy who has an Alienware 17 from a few years ago.<br /><br />Even counting for inflation (i.e., the fact that specs and hardware have gotten better in the years since the A17), I think the specs are dead on with what you get out of an Alienware. But while the build quality is just as good - and just as impressive - it is so much lighter and more portable (not that I really care, mind you, as I don't travel with my home laptop). But you really don't lose anything - besides weight - because the Asus is a strong machine with everything you could want (including the space for an extra HDD, which until now I had not seen outside of the Alienware...of course now that you can just get chips for ROM, this is becoming more normal).<br /><br />I love the tactile feel and the fact that it is still a real laptop that can be upgraded easily. I don't want a slick tablet that won't come apart for serious computing and gaming. I want a real laptop. I want this. They keyboard is probably the best built-in I've ever used (which is even more impressive when Surface Pro-type keyboards are becoming more and more common).<br /><br />And the touchpad. Oh, the beautiful touchpad with it's real buttons. How anyone could want a tap-to-click-only touchpad is beyond me. And you know what - right out of the box - I didn't even change the configuration of the touchpad to keep it from doing obnoxious things to me like clicking all over the screen with my palms. This is probably one of the reasons that this was the quickest setup-to-acceptable laptop I've ever had:<br /><br />Usually, I spend a week not wanting to deal with a new computer and getting everything configured right, and then a whole day complaining about all the crapware I have to get rid of and trying to find stuff and get it set up right (typically exacerbated since Windows 10 is still sort of annoying when all you want is Win7 back...). And then it's another week until I finally work up the muster to go fix the touchpad settings. I cursed less with this laptop than any other, ever. And after just an hour or two installing the must-haves, it's all ready to go, and works fantastically.<br /><br />Install Windows Classic Shell right away if you want to avoid as much of the Windows 10 garbage as you can. Don't do an "online account". Remove onedrive and the other MS crap that tries to get you to always be online and buy their stuff and treat you like you're using a tablet (this is a Windows problem, not that of the Asus). Remove included Macafe (now is a good time since it never wants to allow the software I will next install) Then get rid of the one Asus program that is like a store. Now just add the software you actually do want and you have a darn near perfect computer. Really nothing to annoy me. And it is as perfectly responsive as anything you could ever want.<br /><br />Keyboard is awesome, like I said. Most tactile keyboard ever on a laptop. I couldn't find any software on the machine to change colors and stuff (I may have deleted it immediately while trying to get rid of minimal bloatware, but I don't think I did). So I downloaded ROG aura (and a different Aura program that did NOT work right) and then you have your full keyboard color controls. It seemed like that other program was for syncing with other light-up devices, but it would not allow me to control all four sections of the keyboard independently (even though I think it was supposed to).<br /><br />I'm getting a full 60 frames + on every one of my new games I run on this. It reminds me why a specialized rig like this is better than consoles. 1080p is still amazing, even (and especially) thrown onto my Sony TV. No problem with any of my controllers or accessories. Bluetooth setup is so mature nowadays.<br /><br />Yeah...the only thing that isn't perfect on here is that it runs Windows 10. But let's face it - Windows 7 is still too outdated now to go back to, so there really is no decent alternative. But at the same time Win10 really does what you need it to do - I've already established my network links and have everything just the way I want it. Even the Wifi is up to date and good enough now (paired with my 1750 SMB AP, which only runs this computer and my phones because everything else is wired in the house) that (under the parenthesized conditions) you really don't have any need to ever plug in a cable.<br /><br />Oh...the included master controller software has the fans up on high performance right out of the box. Fine for gaming, but just let Windows control the fans (setting is easily available in the software) when not gaming. You can't give this computer a real workout without gaming, so you won't need the fans cranked up all the time. It stays peacefully quiet.<br /><br />You get a computer like this, you have the best. Even running games, it'll be reasonably up to date for years. I love it.

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Graphics awesome, trouble because of inexperience(mine!)

I really am not up to speed on this..there is SO much to learn and I'm definitely not an ace computer person. What I can say: graphics are glorius. It's fast..best of all there is Lenovo help community, Windows and Microsoft help communities. The cooling feature really helps. At first i was freaked out because I couldn't see the keyboard once the red backlight was off. I had to go to the Lenovo settings to adjust and actually had the community answering stuff for me. There are also the microsoft settings to deal with. The &#34;Ask Cortana&#34; feature is great, you can type or ask. I will say w/this windows you have to search like crazy to find your favs, I don't know why it's made so difficult. I'm trying to remember everything, from my total novice POV. I play simple games so anything more about that you get from the experts! This is thin w/rounded edges which I really like too. As I progress w/my learning I will update..again from my inexperienced POV..this is awesome and the possibilities for more excitement grow w/each new thing I learn

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Absolutely OUTSTANDING gaming laptop; a BEAST of a business laptop.

I will preface this review by saying that I am not much of PC gamer since I have a PS5, but I was in the market for a new laptop as we go into another year of working from home. I am in AWE of how fast, powerful and well-designed this baby is. The screen is big and has excellent display. The graphics are top notch, which is helpful to me as I take on more graphic design responsibilities for work, and the it has a very fast processor with more than enough storage and memory, that can even be upgraded to 32GB. For now the 16GB is sufficient but I love having that options. They keyboard is wonderful to type on and being able to use both Wifi and Ethernet connections at the same time means there is NOTHING that will stop you on it! There is a cooling mechanism on the bottom of the laptop for the hardcore gaming marathons so the machine runs efficiently no matter what you put it up to and it is integrated with Alexa so you have a personal assistant at the ready too!<br /><br />The laptop IS very expensive but the investment you make in a high-end, high-performance machine means that you will not only be able to upgrade it but also will have it for years with no problems. I am so delighted with this laptop!

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SWAGGY! Smart. Sleek. Sexy. MAGNIFIQUE!

These are probably the last words that come to mind when thinking of a laptop, but this Ultrabook earns its name and then some in every way, because anyone who sees you using this will be BESIDE themselves, and I mean SICK, with Envy. This thang is FIYAH!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Let's start with the unboxing: it arrives in a sleek, black box with a beautiful photo of the laptop on its cover, and when you open it, you are awed by the pristine, silver gleaming contraption inside. When you pick it up and gently unwrap it from its plastic film, you are wowed by how both light and elegant it is in your hands; how something so small can contain your life, and then you can't wait to start filling it up with it. You open the lid and lift the mesh cover protecting the keys; you notice the setup leaflet and take out the power cord, plug her in and turn her on.<br /><br />From there, Cortana takes over, guiding you through the setup! By voice command! Very Jason Bourne. You set up your fingerprint log in, sign in to your accounts and then once everything is registered, off into the wild wild web you go. The first thing you'll notice is how FAST this baby is, the gentle whir of the machine as she takes you off to the farthest reaches of the world if you check out the 4K resolution by looking at the Planet Earth series. It's enough to bring tears to your eyes. You'll be mesmerized by the rhythmic clicking of the keys as you go to your favorite websites and download/install your must-have apps and programs; you will find yourself looking down at the keyboard and smiling as if you've been enchanted by a new lover, and you HAVE!<br /><br />I had been looking for a new computer because I've got this ollllld slooooooooow, 4GB RAM dinosaur of an 15" laptop that I bought used in a dire emergency because I accidentally cracked the screen on my Toshiba. The "Gorilla glass" on this is so beautiful that I don't even want to TOUCH it, even though the touch screen is flawless, like you are on a tablet.<br /><br />The keyboard is perfectly sized and responsive; there is just so much here for me to continue to explore but I am damn near breathless as I write this review because it is simply that exceptional, stunning. I have had some graphic design programs that I wanted to use but was waiting until I got something new so it would have the capacity to rock out, and I can't wait to get started. Where this HAS been incredible for me is Traktor and music programs. No more worrying about lag and staticky mixing because of system overload. This has all the memory and SSD space that you will need, and its ports will more than accommodate any other gadgets you need to connect to it. The sound is exemplary, with the Bang & Olufsen speakers.<br /><br />This is the Ultrabook that every entrepreneur or very lucky student should have; it is the answer and perhaps even a juggernaut to the Macbook. I've certainly learned that just one POWERFUL Ultrabook is WORTH the investment rather than having to replace a tired ass notebook every few years. I prefer large screens so 13 inches has never appealed to me, but this right here has ROCKED. MY. WORLD. I don't wanna go anywhere without it, not even the shower. LOL<br /><br />You have just got to see for yourself.

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I purchased this as a gift.

I purchased this as a gift for my grandson. He's been very pleased with it.

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Almost perfection

For the money, one of the best gaming laptops around. On the heavy side but with the power it packs that's to be expected. High frame rates with everything I've thrown at it! Looks good too.

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Support is non-existent

Bought two of these for my kids (high school age). One works fine with minimal interruption. The other dies, constantly. Blue screen death. Reformat and lose everything constantly. When it runs, it is hot, constantly. Windows update that gets to 80% and stops. Yes, constantly. Support is zero help, and the "extended warranty" is laughable. Do not recommend.

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This Acer Predator laptop had weird design and hardly upgradeable!

This Acer Predator laptop is more expensive than other Acer brand lower level gaming laptops, but it's hardly upgradable. It has weird design in the bottom case with very sticky parts on the hinge and side. Even with proper toolkit, it's difficult to open the entire bottom case for RAM and SSD expansion. Most importantly, the laptop comes with Windows 10 Home 20H2 version OS. After initial set up of the laptop, it requires to do mandatory updates to keep up with the current system. After a few seconds of wait, the laptop tries to restart and said Windows updates are running. Then the nightmare loop happens again and again. The restart process has repeated over 50 times, but the laptop has not finished Windows updates for more than 10 hours. Just returned the laptop with original box and accessories to Amazon within 24 hours receiving it. Do not bother to contact the manufacturer for technical support, since they will tell you to do the same. The only way to resolve the issue is to open the bottom case and take out the SSD to wipe out the defective Windows 10 Home OS 20H2 version (it's not compatible with latest 11th gen intel processor), and then reinstall Windows 10 Home 21H1 or Windows 11 on the laptop. You cannot do that on your own, since the laptop's bottom case is very difficult to open.

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Using this laptop is like to ride a tractor within two years of purchase

Using this laptop is like to ride a tractor within two years of purchase. My friend bought this laptop and told me his experience that the laptop had big overheating issues and constantly freezing after a couple hours of use. The connected HP printer could constantly lose connection from this laptop and take several hours to re-install the driver. Eventually the laptop would say the printer driver was not detected and my friend had to go to the installation hassle again.<br /><br />This laptop's fan got replaced twice but still could get dirty inside easily, so it generated big noise around the room and felt like riding a tractor. My friend told me that he will never buy an HP laptop or any HP device in the future. After five years of pain, my friend could not endure the noise and overheating anymore and decided to go for a Dell laptop on Amazon.

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the laptop has been used for more than two weeks and worked pretty fast. You could upgrade the regular hard drive ...

The laptop was bought from EXCaliberPC. By the time of purchase, there was a $100-rebate from ASUS's authorized re-sellers. This seller on Amazon was one of them and the rebate request was approved by ASUS.<br /><br />In addition, the laptop has been used for more than two weeks and worked pretty fast. You could upgrade the regular hard drive to SSD if you want. Amazon has Samsung SSD with great warranty period at a reasonable price. The processor and picture quality of the screen are the best parts of the laptop. 16 GB RAM is more than sufficient to handle multiple applications and big data computation.<br /><br />The keyboard is soft and comfortable enough to type everyday. I can type for an hour without rest since I am a touch typist.<br /><br />However the only con is the back surface of the laptop could easily got finger print when you touch it. Just buy a clean spray to erase the finger print if it bothers you.<br /><br />Overall this is a great laptop with super powerful computing speed and great 1080p HD picture quality.

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Beautiful Gaming Laptop From ASUS ROG

Purchased the ROG Strix Scar II GL704GW used. Got a great deal at $1300 with Windows 10 Home, Intel i7-8750, RTX 2070, 16GB RAM, and a meager 512 GB NVMe M.2 SSD for storage.<br /><br />While being a fantastic and strong system as is, as a knowledgable user that typically requires more from a computer than the everyday person would and avid gamer I knew I needed just a bit more out of my new rig, but could achieve that without spending much more. I already had a 1 TB NVMe M.2 on hand as well as a 1 TB Seagate Firecuda SSHD to use as a secondary drive. Then spent about $75 for an additional Samsung 16GB RAM stick as well as $25 to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro.<br /><br />All in this beast cost me about $1500. Absolutely fantastic. &lt;3

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Works Great - No Problems - Great Value for Price

I read a bunch of negative reviews, so I wanted to add a positive one. We are an Apple Computer household and as Apple people know, a lot of games don’t run well on Apple computers, or run at all. After having multiple problems with my games, I decided to buy a Windows laptop strictly for gaming, and some business applications. This computer does everything I need it to do. I have never had any problems with it, starting from it showing up on my doorstep and the graphic resolution is great. The fans run quiet. My games run fine, I don’t have to turn down resolution settings, and games don’t crash on me anymore. Yes there is no DVD drive, but most computers, especially laptops, no longer include DVD drives. I’ve had the laptop for over 7 months now and am still satisfied with it.

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Four Stars

Works great, daughter loves it.

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Laptop

This computer was advertised and is working as expected.

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Good

A decent laptop for it's price, good material and nice keyboard. I only play strategy games and use softwares for Engineering, and this laptop is more than enough. What got my attention is that ad says it's 3 years Mcafee protection which is good deal to buy from them instead of competitors, but I only got 1 year. I will update if seller contacts me.

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watch out

i purchased this laptop. thing is you gotta watch about cyberpower.. power supply went out less than few months after i had it they will back warranty but want you to pay a deposit or wait to receive your replacement and ship old one off.. and expect you to pay for shipping for their product! other than that they are ok computer runs smooth

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Screen broke in less than 2 years

I bought this laptop less than two years ago. It mostly stays on my desk, and I use it for business activities (spreadsheets, word processing) and some light photo editing. I take it with me to travel or if I have to meet a client, but that is not often, so it is mostly stationary. The laptop worked fine the first 1 1/2 years (although battery life was a problem as early as a year in).<br /><br />A couple of months ago, it started booting but the screen would not wake up. If I turned it on and off a couple of times, I could get it to show. Then, it just stopped. I have a black screen now (although the screen has worked for five or ten minutes a couple of different times. I can use the laptop when I connect to another monitor, but it is useless on its own.<br /><br />Apparently, the problem is a connection issue. It needs to be repaired at the cost of about $250.<br /><br />I can't recommend this laptop at all. It should be usable past the two-year mark.<br /><br />UPDATE: The problem is actually the motherboard. It is shot, and replacement will cost about $600. Mind-boggling that a new laptop would have a bad motherboard in less than two years and the warranty apparently will not cover it.<br />I've bought my last Dell.

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Love this laptop but

Crazy. This is a great laptop. It was easy to set up, easy to use, everything I could have wanted. The odd thing is that the lid is difficult to open. It is so slim, so refined that you can't even get your finger nail in between the lid and the bottom of the computer. But it wouldn't kick it out the front door for that.

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Awesome buy with some drawbacks

I bought it based on the good reviews and comparing specs to other computers. It would be cool with a smaller package and a more modern design but that is what you get for spending $500 more. As some complain about the screen is super glossy. I have not had an issue with it since I am working indoors but I can see that it could be an issue. On the other hand it is solved with a $10 matte screen protector.<br /><br />The only major drawback that makes me give it a 4 instead of a 5 star review is the sound. The build in speakers are supposed to be B&O but they are really weak both when it comes to the bass and the volume. It is still not crystal clear. I did this upgrade from a HP with Beats and the difference is night and day when it comes to sound. I would rate the sound as a 2 star but the rest of the computer is a straight 5 start. Some people complains about the screen quality but I it is way better than the HP and better than the Lenovo I have at work. If you like the specs, can live with the slightly outdated look and the low sound quality you should not hesitate to buy. As reference, I am a really picky guy and I'm pretty hard to satisfy.

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Good for Web Surfing, but Don't Throw away your laptop/desktop

This is great for things like email and surfing the Web, but it sucks to do much of anything else. Fortunately, most of what I do is email and surfing the Web. If I have to do anything like word processing or photo editing, I have to use a different computer. It REALLY doesn't like you to download anything--you have to save it to &#34;the cloud.&#34; I use a USB drive if I anticipate needing to download very many files.

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Can't beat this offer

Great laptop for gamers who travel, its heavy but this beauty worth it, I'm still downloading updates... it really takes hours to make it work so if you are not an expert please pay for the version that includes all the updates.

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Works nicely

The laptop is heavier than I expected, but it works nicely and I enjoy using it.

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Not Typically A Fan Of Acer, But The Predator Line Is No Joke

I'm not a huge fan of gaming laptops in general (desktop preferred). And Acer would not normally come to mind when you think of high-end gaming systems (Alienware or ASUS are probably more likely to be on you list). However, with the specs on this Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-54-760S, it deserves a spot VERY close to the top of your list! And price point is very competitive floating around (depending on when/where you purchase) $1300.00 - 1400.00.<br /><br />FULL SPECS:<br /><br />CPU: 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11800H | 8 Core | 16 Threads | 24 MB of level 3 Cache | 2.3 GHz | 4.6 GHz<br /><br />RAM: 16GB | DDR4 3200MHz | Single Channel 2x SO-DIMM Slots<br /><br />Storage: 512GB SSD | 1x 2.5-inch SATA Slot for SSD/HDD Expansion | 2x M.2 Slots<br /><br />GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB VRAM | Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs<br /><br />Display: 15.6 Inches | FHD (1920 x 1080) | LG Philips LP156WFG-SPF3 | 144Hz<br /><br />Battery: 58 Watt hour<br /><br />Operating System: Windows 10<br /><br />Ports: 3x USB 3.0 (Type A) | HDMI | Rj- 45 Ethernet Jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 Type C | Mini-DisplayPort | 3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack<br /><br />Other Features: Keyboard: Backlit, Chicklet Style | Weight:2.2 Kg | Additional Features: Bluetooth 5, Thunderbolt 4, Wifi 6<br /><br />WHO IS THIS FOR?<br /><br />Gamers of course! This unit can handle most AAA games with ease, but is also an excellent unit for students (that may double as gamers at night) or anyone that needs a powerful system to render video, audio, software development or any other high-end processing.<br /><br />NOTES WORTH MENTIONING:<br /><br />PREMIUM BUILD - Aluminum (mostly) with some plastic. Huge exhaust vents (on the sides & back.) And only 5lbs. This is a full-size laptop without the full-size weight. Although it can get a little loud when fans ramp up under load. But that happens in bursts (as to be expected) to bring system down to operable temps.<br /><br />CPU - 11th Gen / i7 / 8 Octa-Core Intel CPU. Some may argue that an AMD proc would be better suited here. However, this generation Intel processor can go head-to-head with an AMD Ryzen without missing a beat.<br /><br />DISPLAY - Huge 15.6 FHD IPS display running at 144Hz with 3ms response time. Can achieve up to 4k resolutions @ 60fps. Enough said.<br /><br />RAM & STORAGE - Although it is dual-channel, you will get 16GB of RAM. It's also very nice to see 512GB of PCIe Gen4 SSD storage as many laptops offering 256GB are considered high-end.<br /><br />OS - 64 bit Windows 10 with free upgrade to Windows 11. Ships only with Home. Pro would have been nice.<br /><br />GRAPHICS - The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU with 6GB of VRAM makes short work of your gaming needs. You can dig into the geeky specs yourself, but just know that you can get 60fps at 1080p on most games without issue.<br /><br />FUTURE PROOFING - 3x USB 3.0, HDMI, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (becoming harder to find as laptops continue to shrink in size), Thunderbolt 4 (Type C) port, Mini DisplayPort jack, 3.5 surround sound DTSX audio out (although some reviews say the audio is a little flat, I've found no issues with it), 2x M.2 slots, Backlit keyboard, Bluetooth 5 & Wifi 6. Lot's of expansion options here. This unit is pretty tricked out for a laptop. Oddly, there is no memory card reader???<br /><br />BATTERY LIFE - Don't expect stellar run time if you're gaming (or doing any resource intensive activities). Acer states 6 hours battery life on a full charge. However, I would say more like average of 2-3hrs depending on your power save settings, applications, etc.. That's to be expected. Run off of AC power to avoid any issues. And battery charges to full capacity in about 2 hrs.

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USED SSD!!!

The laptop itself, is great. Or at least those are my first impressions, as I've only owned it for a few hours now. Unfortunately, that's all it took for the device to break. Upon first boot, I ran crystalmark info and found that the SSD it shipped with was gen 3 nvme. This wasn't a deal breaker, but was a little upsetting. What was bad, was that it already had 1024 GB of reads and over 400 GB of writes. This is supposed to be a new laptop... Yet it's been powered on 43 times and for only 8 hours??? I don't know what they did, but the minute I replaced it with a Samsung EVO 970, the old ssd died immediately. It would not be recognized on my external enclosure, and would not be recognized again by the laptop. If I didn't have an extra SSD lying around, that would've turned the laptop into a very expensive paperweight.<br />On the brighter side, the core i7 is plenty for all my needs (I’m a computer science major), and the 1660 ti blows through all modern titles at 1080p. If it wasn’t for the ssd, this would’ve been a great catch for the price!<br /><br />Update<br />After reaching out to customer service, they were very helpful and understanding of the situation. Although they weren't able to fix the issue, they made it clear that they would've done all in their power to do so. 10/10 for customer service.

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Runs Hot

I really like the speed and power of this laptop - but it does run a bit hot at times. I just used it for about an hour to play Parkitech and when I went to turn it off I measured how hot the bottom of the laptop was - 127°. The power transformer brick was 145°. But that was both with me using the computer and the batteries charging in the background.<br /><br />The laptop is loud too when the internal fan is running. Least louder than my previous HP laptop. The laptop is also heavier than my other laptop.<br /><br />Still - I'm fairly happy with the computer - it's fast and has so far run everything I've thrown at it.

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Great laptop for my personal situation, but average use would probably find it frustrating.

The screen on this laptop is amazing. I really wanted a laptop with an oled screen and an AMD 4000 cpu but they unfortunately do not exist. The hinges are a bit weak so if you’re an on the go person you may not like how weak the hinges are. Do not get the 4K model if you are primarily getting it for gaming. The panel only gets to 60 hz and paired with the 1660 mobile gpu you won’t even come close to 60 FPS in most games. I stream games to this laptop from my desktop so the gpu performance was not an issue for me. When I do ramp up usage the laptop is not quiet and fairly noticeable but ambient noise will easily drown it out. I noticed camera quality was a category and you should not get this laptop for video calls or streaming video. The camera is unusable in its location on the keyboard. As for battery life it is not great especially the oled panel but that is not as issue for me as I always keep it plugged in under heavy workloads. Internet browsing for me averages about 4-5 hours which is great for me but if you use it for work, it wouldn’t get you through 1 full day. I use this for a couch laptop that allows me to get away from my desktop so it fits my usage perfectly. I got this laptop for extremely cheap and i would have never bought it anywhere near MSRP.

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Solid gaming laptop

We purchased this laptop to be able to handle more sophisticated games for family use (parents plus teen). It had all of the specified features and capabilities out of the box; no complaints there. Build quality appears to be high standard.<br />Like many gaming machines, it does get warm when playing intensive graphics.<br />The keyboard font is right out of The Terminator which is funny. The MSI graphics and logo are distinctive and appealing.

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Could not get manufactures warranty

I purchased this laptop through Amazon re-sale program, i.e., Amazon warehouse. I had to return the laptop because Dell cannot issue me the manufacturer’s warranty. The original owner registered the laptop computer with Dell, but did not release the warranty registration before returning it to Amazon. Without this release, Dell could not issue me a manufactures warranty. So I returned the laptop. This is just a buyer beware. My overall rating is based on the issue described.

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Updated: after warranty repair, unit is worse now

I have had the upgraded Asus To this one and it was amazing. This one was $500 vs $1500 and it struggles with speed. Scrolling is very slow, touchpad is unresponsive at times and the battery life is appallingly bad. If you can afford a better computer, get it. Now I am having a problem with random locking of the computer as well the touch pad right click stopped working. Now ASUS says I have to spend hours doing a complete erase and reboot. Fun. I cannot say that I am pleased with this purchase. UPDATED: Sent for warranty repair. Took them 8 weeks and when I got the computer back, it would run for just a couple minutes and then I would get the blue screen. Now it's my job to try to fix this with a rep on the phone. This has been a highly frustrating experience and I will question buying another ASUS based on this experience. After hours on the phone, I am going to return the unit for a second attempt at repairing. This is their standard procedure. ***UPDATED AGAIN: Computer returned to me after a 1 month wait and it still does not work. ASUS has agreed to replace with a refurbished unit which had a small defect when manufactured. This is normal procedure. So I am not getting a new unit but it has also not been owned previously. The warranty doe NOT get updated so whatever you have left on your original warranty, that's all you get. If they send you a POS that does not work, you are stuck with it.

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A super nice laptop for the money

This is a super nice laptop for the money. Solid specs and Asus typically delivers quality. It's not loaded with a ton of bloatware but there is some in there like any other OEM system but that's easy enough to do away with using the Windows system refresh tool. It was easy to add a Solid State Drive after getting the cover off. Take your time and use something plastic to nudge the edges along. Also note that the two base pads nearest the rear hinge have screws underneath them as well.

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Awesome power in a compact package, but not without faults

This slim and dense laptop packs a six core CPU that can turbo up to 5ghz, a 2070 super, and all the LEDs to light up a carnival into a laptop with a great screen. The heft and performance mean business, though the loud startup sound and fireworks display on the keyboard betrays a bit more whimsy. It can fill both niches nicely, as can it be a portable desktop replacement. I say portable, but at a very dense 5lbs (feels much heavier) and with a 4 hour battery life, it's not a typical laptop. Between the low base CPU speed and the various max Q tricks used by the GPU, it can and does make sacrifices to allow for this portability. Most evident is the 230watt power pack, which is ridiculous for a laptop, but the GPU alone could draw more on the desktop, but upgradability is another issue.<br /><br />While Acer was kind enough to keep a free m.2 slot for a NVMe SSD and include a relatively easy to remove bottom panel, the SSD is on the top of the motherboard. Thus you need to remove about 20 screws, detach two batteries, a few ribbon cables, and even the LCD panel connector, all of which are fasted with additional tape, just to get to that free m.2 drive. Once there, it's an easy upgrade, but then you have to put it all back together. All of the various ribbon cables use slightly different latches, and the keyboard and LCD panel ones proved difficult for me. After a couple attempts, it all worked out. I don't want to ever have to deal with it again however.<br /><br />FYI, the memory is 2x 8gb sticks, and the included SSD was a WD Black SSD.<br /><br />Anyway this pain, like the included bloatware (Norton, some VPN, and other crap) are a one time pain. I quickly uninstalled that stuff, updated Windows, added Steam/Epic/Origin, and got my game on. The GPU is a beast for 1080p, and it would be rather out of place without the 300hz screen. Tony Hawk never felt so responsive! The screen is gorgeous and bright, but somehow isn't HDR. Bummer.<br /><br />The great:<br />A ton of desktop power in a slim laptop<br />Games great and will do so for ages<br />Great screen with g-sync<br />Very balanced machine<br /><br />The good:<br />All the LEDs you could ever want, with easy programability<br />Specced well enough to use out of the box (SSD will fill fast however)<br />Geforce Experience makes it easy to optimize games<br />Loads of ports, especially video out<br />Fast wifi and wired networking<br />Free m.2 slot<br /><br />The not so good:<br />Bloated with unneeded software<br />No HDR<br />Weight and battery life are more of a luggable than anything you'll do much with on the go<br /><br />The bad:<br />Keeping a free m.2 slot but placing on top of the motherboard<br /><br />This is a strong contender for anyone looking for a solid 1080p gaming laptop with years of running top titles on a very nice 1080p screen. For me, it's a huge update from my Skylake / Maxwell HP Omen system, and it's almost as fast as my desktop with a 1080ti and Broadwell-E CPU.

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A decent gaming system lacking any real remarkable features

This PC tries real hard to look the part of a gaming laptop, but it's a little rough around the edges.<br /><br />For starters, this system is neither a thin and light ultrabook or an all out gaming system. The Skylake i7 and 8gb of DDR4 is a good start, and the GeForce 960m is a decent video card, but hardly anything hardcore (MOBAs should run rather well and other games may need to see some settings drop to medium or less). The SSD is zippy enough, though rather small (there's a 1tb hard drive as well). The system supports NVMe drives, so I'll probably put a 512gb 600p in there). The touchpad isn't remarkable, nor is the keyboard, but the red backlight is both &#34;edgy&#34; and practical (a bit gentler on the eyes in a dark room).<br /><br />Thankfully there's not much bloatware (basically just McAfee--, which I consider to be a pretty low rent AV these days), and all in all, it's a decent system. Fast enough for many games, and not too heavy (at least by historical standards--nowadays comparable power can be had for 1-2lbs less). The build is OK, but it's not feeling premium. The screen is OK, the keyboard is OK, OK OK OK. Nothing is great, and for the price, something needs to stand out. Really nothing does.<br /><br />That's not to say it's bad. It can run Fallout New Vegas maxed out, likewise FIFA 17, NBA 2k17, World of Warships, and GTA 5 looks pretty good. It gets rather hot and a bit noisy, but nothing too bad.

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