I like that this laptop feels solid. I've compared a lot of laptops at stores, seen the screens and heard the audio, etc. This Acer Aspire 5 does a lot of things good such as the keyboard, audio, and clarity of screen.  It is dim  to a certain degree, but very clear to the eyes.  I went back to another laptop in the house and noticed how clear the Acer's screen was in comparison. It's light and comfortable on my lap. The fingerprint scanner is very cool.My greatest fear was the fan as others have notated.  I use it for voice overs and thank GOD I found it to be relatively quiet and a non-factor for the most part  When you compare what you are getting, it is a great bargain for a laptop. It feels like a solid PC.  My only complaint is with the touchpad.  It is very responsive, but you have to click on the far sides of it in order to get a response. It is not intuitive when clicking, so you just have to make sure that you commit to the far left side or right side or it won't recognize a left or right click.  I am very happy with this purchase and would recommend it to other voice talent or anyone who needs an inexpensive yet dependable laptop.