So I've had my laptop for about a week and I wanted to make sure I had given it a thorough use before reviewing. I use my laptop for several hours every day...Im a blogger and freelance writer so for what I need it is more than perfect.  1. This is NOT a touch screen - I don't personally care, since I don't need/want one. 2. The colors are crisp and bright with ample screen space. 3. Comes with 8GB of RAM, however 4GB is welded to the board so it can't be removed. I did purchase 16GB DDR4 SODIMM (Crucial) and replaced the 4GB with the 16 (I now have 20GB of RAM). This has provided me with ample speed for the tasks that I need to perform. It comes with Win10 Home and I think 258GB of SSD.Things I've seen in the reviews that others complain about: THE FAN - so after a week of what I consider med-heavy use, multiple tasks and functions  at once...I think I just heard the fan today. So..it's not LOUD like some reviewers have stated and it lasted for maybe 8 seconds or less. What I was doing when the fan came on..I was in a blanket working and the laptop was on my lap. I'm pretty sure it was cooling itself because I had it covered up. I'm back at my desk for almost 30mins and I've not heard it again.  The fan is not an issue at all. 4. People also complained about the key back lights not staying on a long time. Not sure what they are talking about..The back light stays on as long as you are typing. It will go off if you are NOT touching the keys. Perhaps they mean if you just want to turn them on and off, they only stay lit for a few seconds..but honestly, why would they need to be on if I'm not typing??I'll list out some quirks that I've had to adjust to (they are not deal breakers or cons, just minor adjustments)Things I've had to get used to:1. The number keypad - the 0 is off to the left and not in the center where the DEL/. key is. So I have to pay attention to entering numbers because I keep hitting the DEL key and not the 0. Just a weird placement thing I guess.2. The key pad is off to the left a bit and not dead center so I tend to brush over it if I'm not using an actual mouse.3. Opening the lid - so this is real thing that takes getting used to. there are little etchings on the corners to help you lift the lid but they are too flat to be useful. Thats more of a design flaw and not a deal breaker. you'll have to slide your finger tips in between the space on the top lid and bottom lid..after a few tries it becomes normal.4. Taking off the back  panel to upgrade the memory was a pain to get off. you need something to shimy the back off..No way around it..I accidentally scratched the back of my device..it's minor. It's a one time activity so be careful.This device is sleek, thin, beautiful. I needed a new device and didn't want to spend 1000's of dollars. This was about 600 with everything and I'm so happy (so far) that I did. I'll update my post if something changes, but a week in..several posts later, I have no complaints.  A reviewer listed out the memory card to buy and I did just that and it was fine. I actually ordered my memory card the same time I ordered the device so I wouldn't have to wait another 2 days after receiving it.  I love it. You should definitely consider this purchase before dismissing.