No complaints about the laptop but today, in the middle of his college midterms, the fan began grinding and turning off and finally it blue screened.  Sure Acer will repair it, but it will be gone for 6 weeks. AND I HAVE TO PAY TO SHIP IT BOTH WAYS.  A defective 6 month old computer, under warranty, and I'm responsible for shipping.  Been an acer fan for years but never again.  Oh, and battery life is awful.