I wanted a Laptop that couldfirst handle abusesecond have a backlit keyboard that feels/works well positive keys without being long throwthird start quickly 11-13 seconds it doesfourth have ample storage 1.5 terrabytes of which 500 gig is pcie which is the gold standardlastly have a really good screed that does not exhibit pixilation.Lastly the price is reasonable for something I expect to hold up to the amount of writing I do.