As my title says - the battery power needs a ton of improvement. My 6 year old $200 ASUS netbook had a longer battery life, but it broke it half so I needed to buy something quickly. My netbook had flung off of the roof of my car on the highway two years ago and SURVIVED without any operational damage, so I wanted to stick with the brand. I really wish the S mode wasn't a thing.Editing to add that the volume is also pretty poor. Can't hear any streaming well. Spotify is better but still underwhelmed for the year of release, price, and brand.