Pros:
- Light and thin, perfect for carrying everyday.
- Decent battery life.
- 1080p IPS 13.3" screen, nice keyboard+touchpad.
- No fans, no noise.
Cons (or not, highly dependends on your use case):
- Keyboard is not backlit.
- Underpowered.
Pros:
- Light and thin, perfect for carrying everyday.
- Decent battery life.
- 1080p IPS 13.3" screen, nice keyboard+touchpad.
- No fans, no noise.
Cons (or not, highly dependends on your use case):
- Keyboard is not backlit.
- Underpowered.
Will probably get an Thinkpad X240/X250 off work next. They can often be purchased second-hand on ebay with a few years of on-site warranty left. Upgradeable, excellent keyboards, Linux friendly, and built like tanks.
The clickpad has a ton of travel, and all of that travel is mushy. It sometimes doesn't even register clicks, and right-clicking is an exercise in frustration.
It was so bad I thought there was something defective about the version I had, so I had it replaced, and it was the same horrible experience.
I returned it and got a used (like new) Thinkpad X250 for under $450 and cannot be happier. Computer feels rock solid, great components. Installed Linux, all works smooth, my best laptop so far. (It's a small-screen portable laptop, try to check it out, and if you like bigger screens, you may consider other series of Thinkpad, maybe).
(Also, for me, getting used to the mouse buttons positioned above the touchpad took about one week or so.)
I love the form factor and overall feel. I really like the keyboard, though I don’t care for the trackpad.
My real issue with this laptop is the screen. It’s hard on my eyes to the point that I don’t use it. I’ve had the laptop for around a year now and have had at least 5 different Linux distros on it, I’ve calibrated the display, and nothing has helped.
I wish I had bought a Thinkpad.
Basically, if you want a powerhouse laptop, this isn't it. But it does absolutely everything else wonderfully.