Great Computer, would definitely recommend
353326
Great computer, would rate it five if not for the random freeze problem I got once. But that was once, it never happend again, this computer is the best!
2421409
Very happy with this computer.  Highly recommend.  The screen is phenomenal and it runs great.  You can't get better specs and product for the price.  It was hard to narrow the search down to this comp and I was skeptical of Dell but it was ABSOLUTELY worth it.  So glad I finally found this laptop to buy here.  The speeds and system are truly great and not bogged down with bloatware.
443499
Very happy!! Great computer for an even better price!! I love it.
1142502
Pros-
-Great screen, not too much glare for a glossy screen, amazing colors, and decent definition (1080)
-Beautiful design/style, entire thing only uses 3 metal plates, I still smile when I look at it
-All the internal parts are perfectly positioned so that your hands won't feel heat under loads
-Build quality is exceptional, everything fits together so nicely
-Swapping parts is quick and easy (and possible)
-More powerful than most desktops, the i7 and GTX 850m will handle pretty much anything out there.
-Has an ASUS logo on the back that lights up when the laptop's on
-All major ports are on the left side, so there won't be any wires bothering your mouse (assuming your right handed)
-DVD/optional blu ray player (which can be replaced with an additional hard drive bay if needed)
-It's about $XXX cheaper than most other laptops with the same specs, It really is a great deal
-Boots surprisingly fast considering the 5400rpm HDD
-Quiet machine even with fans running at max speed
-Discrete fans, air flows in through 2 small vents under it, and out through the back where the monitor axis are
-Everything about this laptop has a very high quality feel, even the charging brick.
-Decent sound quality, the mini sub woofer helps
-I have never seen goat simulator run smoother than on this machine, most games on max will go 60fps+
-Battery life is alright I guess it should last through a few lectures or classes

Cons-
-Backlit keyboard sprays light all around the keys, and depending on the angle is brighter than the letters
-The shift key came slightly tilted to the left (minor detail)
-The left arrow is about 0.1mm lower than the other keys (minor detail)
-The stickers on it (Intel i7, Energy star, and GTX 850m) were tilted at a slightly off angle (minor detail)
-I had to buy a t5 screw head to open the back to add more ram (it only comes with 8gb, but there's and empty slot) (minor detail)
-Indicator lights (like for power/wireless/blutooth/etc) are small and not very visible. (minor detail)
-Battery is good considering the power, but still is only 2-5 hours depending on what you're running
-HDD running at 5400rpm kinda sucks, but it's replaceable so whatever, at least its a quiet one
-Only one built in hardrive bay, if needed you can replace the DVD thingy with a bay (minor detail)
-Its not free

I did my research on laptops (for a bit too long) and found that this was the best, the pros defiantly overwrite the cons. I really was unsure, I stared at the "place order" page for about 3 days, but it really was a good deal, and it was sooo worth it. It does have flaws, but they are all very minor and don't really make a difference. This really is the best laptop that you'll get for under 2 grand.
2039921
Great computer. Fairly lightweight (for a gaming PC) and very quick! Only complaint I have is the SSD it comes with is NOT enough for long term use, as far as storage goes (I'm a web developer, so I tend to use a fair amount of space.) So, while the SSD is very quick and provides a great work environment, I would recommend an external HDD to store your files on that you don't use often.

Does well with games, does well for work - great overall laptop for the price.
4518006
Computer works great. I thoroughly researched before buying. I am a graphic designer who also works full time at a different job. My other job affords me a lot of free time so I use this while at work to do my graphic design. This has quickly replaced my primary desktop PC. It handles the Creative Suite programs with ease. The only think I wasn't aware of was the learning curve to use the mousepad. My last laptop was from 2007 and had actual buttons. However, after just a day or so I got used to it and now wouldn't have it any other way. Everything works great and it is very snappy. I am able to use a padded manilla envelop as my carrying case. Very pleased with this purchase.

EDIT 3 YEARS LATER: I am still using this laptop as my daily driver. Surprisingly  I have dropped it several times, I have accidentally flung it across the floor at the train station, I have spilt small amounts of liquid on it, kicked cables out of it, and had the hard drive full for just about the last two years. It still works great, but I definitely underestimated how often I would use large files. Plus after accidentally kicking the thunderbolt drive out for the hundredth time it stopped working and I have yet to buy another external drive.  I would give this laptop six stars for how well it has lasted. However, it is becoming dated now. Honestly I think there are many windows laptops now are ahead of apple in terms of what features are offered at what prices (at least for independent designers). I expect this laptop to last til Q4 at which point I will probably purchase a touch screen convertible laptop that will be better for presenting artwork to my clients. Definitely a great purchase though and if you are looking for something simple to give to teenagers for surfing the web and writing reports this will still be a great laptop for another 4 or 5 years.
4519321
After reading all of the reviews I finally decided to go ahead and purchase this computer.  I'm still getting used to the Windows 8.1, but I can't say that I dislike it, it's just taking some getting used to.  It runs fast, & the screen size is incredible.  I upgraded from a 17" HP laptop to this 23" All-in-One and I don't regret it at all.  It was easy to set up and has worked fine.  I would definitely recommend this computer!
846522
Great computer for the price, very nice build quality and component quality. I immediately removed windows 10, maybe it's a personal preference but I can't stand the interface and the amount of resources wasted to run it. As a gamer, I downgraded to windows 7 but I digress. Boots up a little slow, and had issue with USB ports but just needed driver updates. Runs a little hot so needs a coop place but a great rig all around. I usually build my own too but I couldn't pass this one up. Over all, would recommend for a medium grade gamer
1771870
Got this at Best Buy on sale 9/2/15 to replace a MacBook Pro I bought 6/2/15! Can't knock the MBP but just didn't like the OS or the 13.3 display, so was looking for a nice desktoplaptop and this thing popped up. Tried it out and was impressed with the build, a nice blend of metal and plastic. And really impressed with the prosscessing power (2.4-3.0) and ram (16 GB). Although the huge 1 TB hard drive is a great value, but would have been better with a SSD. Windows 10 included is very nice, too. Downloading Windows from Microsoft (free) made doing a clean install extra easy. On the other hand, there was very little bloatware on the original setup. What keeps this machine from geting five stars? No back lit keyboard and no SSD.
Keyboard is nice to use, feels nice and makes very little noise. Touchpad is smooth and responsive, almost but not quite feels like glass. Absolutely love the 17" IPS display, one of the deciding factors on me buying this machine. Having 4 USB3 inputs is a huge plus and the HDMI out works nice for hooking to a TV or external monitor dock type of deal. I didn't bother adding an SSD, I just went on and replaced the hard drive with one. less than 20 minute job and the speed boost is remarkable.
Battery seems to last about 4 hours or a bit more with just normal use, have to remember, this is a lot of computer to run. For me, this is my desktop and very rarely runs on battery power alone.
The sound system is really good for a laptop, not as good as external speakers and amp, but again, for the size of the speakers, pretty darn good.
The computer is in my home using an office suite, a stand alone email client, Paintshop, different databases, financial program, internet and research. wireless printer and Blutooth mouse are activated and working near perfectly.
Being a big 17"+ diplay and weighing in just under seven pounds, I wouldn't want to carry this thing around very much, but for a nice, compact, unit to use at the desk, it's just fine. In fact, I prefer it over the all-in-one machines.
2951282
I purchased this desktop replacement computer to have a mobile station for running software demonstrations in virtual and pseudo-environments. The machine is a workhorse. Admittedly, larger than most notebooks/laptops, although the dimensions are noted clearly in the sellers description. My experience with the overall performance have been very positive. If I had to cite a couple of minor negatives they would be this; its large, and if you add NVMe, which you should, the small plastic trays need to be purchased separately. Other than those small (picky) items, I have been very satisfied with this purchase and would suggest it to a friend.
4201946
I am so happy with this computer I have recommended it to everyone I know. I have an online Spanish school in Costa Rica and the main use of my newly purchased computer is for working via Skype, creating materials on Office 365 and watching videos with my students. This is a very fast computer. I have only good things to say about it.
The star up is very fast, the overall speed is very fast. Everything has gone very smoothly with this computer. I highly recommend it.
1447951
This is a really good computer. Though I would highly recommend to upgrade it right out of the box!
I purchased base i3 model not so long ago for 399. Out of the box it seemed a little slow to boot and open heavy apps. So I maxed memory to 16GB and put 250 GB Samsung 850 evo. With these updates it boots in seconds, and handle all my tasks easily: be it web surfing, photo editing, programming, or light gaming. In fact I'm able to play Metro 2033 at 1080, high settings with no lags at all (I had to turn off PhysX though).
1441839
Fantastic computer with upgrades. The price is well worth it for a computer with this type of performance. Definitely recommend getting a SSD. My computer boost in literally 5 seconds n I yet to experience any lag.
1186640
Awesome computer. Boots quick, screen is great, running minimum 60 fps on all current gen games on max settings. Battery life is great and it's never even gotten warm yet. There is some smudging on the case from skin oils when using, but it doesn't bother me. Cleans easily with a soft cloth and alcohol. This is a big, heavy computer so be prepared for that. Don't settle for the 860m model when you can get this for the same price or slightly more.
1414235
Bought this pc for my mom and shes absolutely loving it! She mainly uses it for photoshop and illustrator which
can be pretty intense but this computer has handled it very well. Its great because it is an i7 with a dedicated graphics
card. I sure this computer could run most new games on medium~high and you shouldnt have too many problems if any.
Only part we weren't too happy about was the plastic frame but the computer still feels of very high quality as it is a dell.
934350
This computer is absolutely amazing and I could not be more happy with my purchase. It has been able to handle anything that I throw at. Lately I have really been into overwatch and battlefield 4. It handles overwatch on ultra, me watching Netflix, and recording my gameplay at the same time( I record for those woe I wish I was recording moments lol). It does all this while still being pegged at my 60fps limit. The packaging was very durable and had quality foam, which I am actually now using for sound deadening, and was in three boxes. The computer boots up in 8 seconds consistently.

The only thing I can complain about is the noise from the top fans are pretty loud because it hits a resonant frequency but that can be solved by turning the fan down just a tad.

Like I said wonderful computer and expertly packaged. I highly recommend this company and this unit
2864104
This computer is fantastic.  It's fast and quite. It keeps up in processing and gaming and has a ton of available connections for all the crap I hook up to my computers.  Its the perfect machine for me.  One piece of advice, it comes with a WiFi antenna to hook up, do it.  Like an idiot I used the computer for about a week without it and then realized I had forgotten to hook it up and it makes an already fast computer lightening quick.  This is the happiest I have been with a computer ever.