Pros: After the resolution of the initial problem the G10AC has proven to be reliable, super fast, scores 7.6 on Windows Experience Index (Processor 7.6, Memory 7.8, all else 7.9), and a good bang for the bucks (though your expense will not stop at just the purchase price). I have two ASUS laptops (G72GX & G74S) and have been happy with them (though the G72GX needed a fan replaced) and both have had SSD upgrades.

Cons: 1. I purchased with 32GB RAM but Win 7 HP only supports 16GB, had to purchase Win 7 Pro to access all the RAM with which the machine is sold. Cost cutting by Asus. 2. the 128GB SSD is laughable. After installing Win 7 Pro the machine only had some 30GB left unused, before installing a bunch of apps. Also the machine was saving hibernate data and it got down to 5GB free! I subsequently installed a 240GB SSD and disabled the storing of hibernate files and now have a solid 102GB free, even after installing some apps.

Overall Review: I have contacted New Egg and tried to get my original comment removed and replaced with this one, which after the initial angst, is a better reflection of the machine and my experience with it thus far. Also NE apparently butchers/edits comments as my initial edit is really unintelligible.