DELL Laptop Inspiron 13z (i13z-8864sLV) Intel Core i3 3rd Gen 3217U (1.80 GHz) 6 GB Memory 500 GB HDD Intel HD Graphics 4000 13.3" Windows 8

Pros: Quite a lot. It's probably easier to list shortcomings. :)

Cons: It can only do Minecraft at ultra low settings. Port covers (debating on ripping them off or just waiting for them break off.) Trackpad is not large enough to swipe completely down to close an application in Windows 8, so I mostly Alt+F4 to do it. And I don't know if it's Windows 8 or what, but when I press down arrow or arrow left, right, I like my view to scroll!

Overall Review: Yeah, with no touchscreen it's infuriating that trying to scroll around with the cursor keys in Windows 8 Metro, and in apps even, don't work. I might have to try Ubuntu. HDD lost it's boot record somehow and Dell shipped a DVD (DVD was an error) and 8GB USB stick. I had a USB stick and copied over the files and booted off that to fix the laptop. You have to manually add a boot device in BIOS. I"m talking adding a path in BIOS like /efi/boot/bootx64.efi and documentation was pretty thin out there.

Pros: This review was created after I owned this laptop for 33 days Windows boots up relatively fast with the build in 5400rpm hdd. Good size hdd. Very little pre install scrapt software.

Cons: There are cover on the usb, hdmi ports, It is difficulut to open and creates pressure to the connector if the laptop is not on a good flat surface this will contibute to early port failure in the future. Screen only look good if you look at correct angle, view angle is very limited but that come with low cost laptop

Overall Review: I wish Dell uses a better view angle screen. Over all this is a good everyday laptop for the money so you don't feel bad when you throw it away after 2 or 3 years to get a new up to date technology one with windows 9 or 10 ???

Pros: Light, sets up quickly, good price,

Cons: None so far

Overall Review: O totally fail to see what the fuzz is about Windows 8. I had never used it but wanted to try it out. Downloade and installed a bunch of programs. Installed some very old programs to see if they would run (they actually ran better than under Windows 7). It recognized my wireless printer and downloaded the drivers in the background without my asking. Added apps for all the downloaded programs. Switching between standard desktop and apps takes microseconds. Took me about 2 minutes to figure things out. Really easy. If you have used an Android or other tablet you'll catch on very quickly.

Pros: Nice weight nice screen while it worked. Dell does not charge for returning the defective computer. (Lenovo does)

Cons: The computer lasted 9 weeks and the motherboard died called tech support 800-624-9896 and they are sending me a fedex box postage paid and they will fix the issue and they promised not to touch the hard drive

Overall Review: Customer service was pleasant.

Pros: For the price that I paid I think the hardware is pretty good. I replace the HDD with an SSD. Be aware, that as this is in the Ultrabook style, normal 2.5" hard drives won't fit, you need the slimmer 7mm. I really like the keyboard and touch pad. The touch pad is built into the palmrest, so there are no cracks for junk to build up in. Dell has drivers on their website for Win7 64-bit, so I was able to remove Windows 8 and get Win7 going without any issues. One thing to note, I think the 2-finger scrolling doesn't work as well in Win7, but it is worth it to not have the bloat from Win 8. The aesthetics are definitely a 5. The computer looks pretty sleek. It has not gotten hot for me.

Cons: Lose 1/2 egg for the port covers and 1/2 for the LCD. The port covers are a joke and I leave a USB receiver for a mouse plugged in so the one cover is always sticking out. I'm sure they are either going to break off, or it might just cut them off. I think they should have gone with a more basic design, but they don't really affect anything. The LCD has a pressure point in the lower left corner that ripples out like you were poking it with your finger when you pull on the lid to close it. I don't forse this becoming an issue, but it is just annoying. No keyboard backlight and there isn't an option to buy a different keyboard that has one right now.

Overall Review: Dell has sold a number of different version of the 13z. This specific model is the Inspiron 5323 if you are looking on their website for support/drivers.

Pros: it has a nice screen and very compact

Cons: like so many others.. the wireless connection is intermittent if at all. After calling Dell support and using the computer a few times, they said, well it could be a hardware problem, but it is probably a software problem and that is not our problem, it's yours.. excuse me?? the only thing I downloaded was itunes and now they are saying a computer software issue is my problem not theirs.. I always stayed away from Dell, but thought, hey this looks like it's just what I need.. but what I need is internet... and now, dell won't stand behind a computer that is 2 weeks old... I'm shocked and so unimpressed with Dell's customer service that wasted 1.25 hours of my life, only to hear, buy our extended warranty and we'll delve further into your problem

Pros: it was average while it lasted

Cons: the laptop wouldn't boot after a month of very light use.

Overall Review: I bought it as a gift for my parents who live in another country because i was going to spend time with them for vacation. The day I came back home from the vacation, i got a call from my parents saying the laptop wouldn't start. It just shows blank screen. Not sure what they are going to do with it now that I am half around the globe. They don't have spare laptop so they probably need to buy another one. Good job Dell. Not buying from you ever again

Pros: Very nice computer - very well made. Aluminum body. Lightweght. Great quaility. Works perfect while on Ethernet cable.

Cons: Wireless Card no good. Intermittent would not hold a signal, even right next to my new Hi-Tech router which works perfect with all our other computers in house. Tested out also at Starbucks and MCD, with same issues. Spent HOURS on tel with Del;, and still could never get properly operational.

Overall Review: I returned to NewEgg, and swapped out for an ACER... Sorry Dell - you let me down this time. NewEgg was very helpful as ever - Thanks for the prompt RMA