Pros: - Lots of features (everything I was looking for in a laptop): -Gaming capable video card (runs last generation games without any problem) -High Speed CPU and 4gb RAM -Blueray drive (DVDRW combo) -full keyboard on a 15 inch laptop -integrated webcam and mic -HDMI port -ExpressCard Port -ESata Port - Additional MSI goodies: -Overclocking support (Turbo) (this actually works) -Different power settings (ECO) - PRICE!!!!!!!: I did a lot of research before deciding on which laptop to purchase, and this is what best fitted my needs and had the best price out there. If you're like me and want to get the most feature rich, gaming capable laptop for a good price I recommend you consider this laptop.

Cons: This is a great laptop but here are the cons that I've found so far (not deal breakers for me): -Left CTRL key and Fn Key have been switched: This is probably the biggest con that I've found so far cause it bothers me while gaming. I dont know why MSI decided to switch these 2 keys but I'ts giving me a hard time when trying to crouch in most games that use the LEFT CTRL key for that purpose. Usually LEFT CTRL should be the first key to the left on the last row, but on this laptop the first key on that row is the Fn (function) key. Then comes the CTRL key. I'm getting kinda used to it now, but it couldve been perfect. - Sensitive Touch Pad: Sometimes within a game I find myself firing my gun involuntarily because my left thumb comes close to the touchpad (I dont even feel my thumb touching it). Remember this is a 15 inch laptop so there is not a lot of space from the keyb to the touchpad. - Low volume mic: This is related to realtek's drivers. but on some apps works ok. - Get

Overall Review: Overall I'm very happy with this purchase and I would totally recommend it to anyone looking for a feature rich/latest technology/gaming capable/15 inch laptop for a good price. It packs a lot of power inside such a compact model. Couple of comments on some cons ive read: -keyb does NOT seem springy to me. -2 partitions can be easily fixed in vista. Ok now what you all want to know. how does it perform gaming wise.. I gotta say.. it gets the job done. This will run any current generation computer game without any problem.. some of them on high settings and native resolution (1680x1050) . others at mid settings. Here are some examples of the games that I run on this laptop (i dont have the actual framerates yet, but I have tuned every game to a point where the game is fluid enough for me without any lag): -FarCry2 : Native Res / Everything on High -Left 4 dead: Native Res / Everything on High -Gears of War: 1440x900 / Everything on High -Crysis: 1440x900 / Everythin

Pros: great size (for my Asus N10), good price, good quality, has a handle and a shoulder strap.

Cons: single handle - On one side of the zipper (should have 2 handles). This could cause problems in the future because the weight is not perfectly balanced when holding it. (I use the shoulder strap mostly). The middle bag could be wider in order to accomodate more accessories (dvd drive and portable hard drive etc). Cannot carry documents because of the size - something has to give right.

Overall Review: Size is perfect for my Asus N10. I had a hard time finding something that looks decent, that can fit at least the necessary, and that is small/light enough so that it doesn't defeat the purpose of having/carrying a netbook. I can accommodate the power adapter & cables, a wireless mouse and some headphones in the middle bag. In the small bag I carry 2 usb cables and I can fit my 2.5 portable hard drive (only when needed because it gets too tight). I definitely recommend this over a carrying sleeve because its just as portable with the advantage of the shoulder strap. You won't even feel you're carrying it.