Pros: - High value for price - Backlit keyboard - Boot sequence extremely fast - Low heat after extended use - Streaming video looks good (Netflix, Am. Prime Video, YouTube) - Audio is loud and pretty good despite down-facing speakers - Trackpad Software is very configurable. Was able to get it close to what I'm used to on a MacBook Pro.

Cons: - Wide angle viewing isn't great and the blacks are pretty washed out - acer bloatware, but it's easily removable - Had to update a few drivers like the intel graphics driver to get my text looking smooth but now that all my drivers are set up, the system is running great - 8gb RAM might be a little low for multi-tasking. I think I'll probably put a 16gb stick in my remaining RAM slot. - Up/Down arrow are half buttons instead of a 4 full-key setup. Not too bad but it might take some getting used to. - Numlock key is right next to backspace and I've accidentally hit it a few times on accident.

Overall Review: - Really love this laptop for the value. At $599 it was the best I could find spec-wise and I think it could stand up to many of the models being sold in the $800-900 range. Highly recommend buying it at this point, hopefully it's got good longevity.