I've used a number of Dell products in the past.  My main computer is a Latitude E6540, weighing in at a hefty 6.5 lbs.  My company recently issued me a Latitude 5590, somewhat lighter and much faster.  Both are 15".  I thought at first that the E7250 had an identical key board (not including the numeric keypad on the right) to the 5590.  However, in measuring from the "tilde" to the "backspace", I find the 5590 is 10.75 inches and the E7250 is 10.25...not much compromise given the size of the E7250.  I am very pleased with performance, compared to my E6540.  I expect most of the video issues I experience are related to my 10MB DSL rather than the computer itself.  I left the E7250 in "sleep" mode last night and found I had 90% battery in the AM.  The small screen size...adequate for what I need...is more than compensated by the light weight of this unit.  Best of all, it fits in my E6540 docking station, so I can use it easily with my KVM and large monitor when I'm sitting at home.Update:  After working with it before, the smaller size of the keyboard becomes more apparent.  I find I have to be aware of initial finger placement and "think small" when typing.  However, it is very usable.  The other note is that battery life continues to be great.  I use the computer intermittently, using sleep mode often...and don't recharge for three or four days.  "Booting" up after sleep mode is very quick.  I'm still very pleased with this little machine.