Pros: Very quick, boots Windows in about 6 seconds, plays all the new games at moderate high graphics, slim model, back lit keyboard ( red ), high amount of ram, GPU ram, quick SSD, and large additional terabyte sata drive for storage. The IPS display is gorgeous! I can't explain how much this display makes video and games pop, if you have never viewed an IPS, you have to see for yourself.

Cons: So far after a week I have found only one downside, the touch pad. It is a click touch pad, I prefer the right and left mouse buttons.

Overall Review: I would buy this laptop again If I had to make the choice all over. The amount of hardware at the price ( 1349.00 ) makes this well worth the cost. I purchased this for games, it plays them well and the IPS monitor is phenomenal!