I use this laptop to browse the web, use Microsoft applications and access my office computer through Citrix. The screen feels huge compared to my old ultraportable, which had a 13" screen. This one has a 17" but feels even lighter! I can easily use one hand to move it off my lap to another surface. The keyboard is a little flatter than I'm used to, and there is more real estate devoted to the track pad than I think is necessary, so I feel like I am reaching over it to get to the keyboard. I also wish there were full-sized PgUp/Dn and Home/End keys, instead of these half-sized ones that I need to use with the Function key. Those minor complaints aside, I am blown away. Unlike my old Lenovo, this computer starts up quickly, connects to the internet quickly, seems to work great, and again, has that huge screen despite being very lightweight. It actually fits in the case I bought for my old 13" laptop (although barely); because the bevel around the screen is so slim, it's not as much bigger/wider as you'd think for the much larger screen. It and my slim case fit in the rolling bag that I travel with, which is a smaller one designed to fit under most seats and avoid the dreaded "you have to check that" instruction from the flight attendants. Because gamers are a big part of the market for high end laptops these days, reviews focus on the lack of a GPU. I haven't noticed an issue for any of my uses. Also, I haven't used it on battery power often, but when I did I found that the battery seemed to last quite a bit longer than previous laptops. I can't say whether the reported time is accurate, but it definitely seems to have a long-lasting battery.
Update: the half-sized PgUp/Dn keys drive me nuts. But the fingerprint reader makes logging on fast and easy. Also, I've started using the built-in microphone with Dragon NaturallySpeaking (both locally and through Citrix) and the built-in microphone is surprisingly good. Not as good as a top-rated microphone, but accurate enough that it doesn't feel worth setting up or attaching an external microphone or headset. Using the built-in microphone is so convenient when I'm not at my desk!
| Standing screen display size | 17 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 Pixels |
| Processor | 4.6 GHz core_i7_8650u |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Hard Drive | 1 TB SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 3 |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 19.5 Hours |
