Just started college and this is a great first computer
587033
Just started college and this is a great first computer!  The only thing I could go without is having to be connected to the Internet in order to do anything. But other than that, amazing!
4879139
I was first interested in a tablet but when I decided to go back to college I knew id need something a little more and I think this will work out perfectly, this ticks all the boxes for what I need it for as I already have a home PC for gaming and music and movies, just needed something for on the go. I was a little worried with all the complaining about windows 8 but I have used it for less than an hour so far and It seems super easy and convenient!, I don't think I will have any problems going back and forth using windows 7 and this.  I also had no problems with the touch screen, the wifi connected right away and no issues there! I will also note that I bought it refurbished so maybe all the issues have been worked out for me already. also the fan does not run constantly on this like everyone says.
3840035
I've owned this laptop for close to 2 years, Ive put it through its paces and it runs 24/7 only shutting down to update.

I use this laptop for College, social media, and gaming.
I can play skyrim, Planetside 2, Far cry 3, dead island, you name it i can play it. this PC does an amazing job at handling them.
it can get a little hot, so a stand or external fan would be advised for more then 4hrs of use.

the battery has lost most of its charge sitting at 2hrs at fully charged.

i've only had one major malfunction from this laptop, which was an update of some sort that Messed up my hard drive, thankfully my Warranty was still in check (saved 400 bucks).

All in all, this laptop has been worth its money, And i do not regret it in the slightest.
perfect for medium to heavy gaming, and decent for College use as well.
1516748
I loved it from the moment we started using it, but I did not want to give the thumbs up too quickly.  Three months in and I can honestly say it meets all my needs.  My college student is taking some online courses, my toddler is enjoying cartoons on Netflix and I am working from home when necessary.  We move it from room to room with no problems, which was the main reason I selected this model.  The battery life is better than listed.  I am thinking about buying a second machine for myself since my college student uses it a lot.  I have suggested it to everyone that tells me they are looking for a new computer.  I did lots of research before I made my selection.  The speed and storage are important since we are using it for school and work.  The monitor size is large; it is like having a huge tablet.  Our expectations have been met.

The only thing that some people might miss is a CD/DVD drive, but it has not been a problem for me.  Try it out; I don't think you will be disappointed.
2001950
I did my research about this laptop before i bought it. i was excited since day one. I bought this computer because i believe this is going to be the future of all technology and is a step towards what we as a people should be working towards creating. Everything has small beginnings, but what is only a small laptop capable of storing all my files on a cloud server now, is a universal hive-mind of infinite intelligence in the future.

I'm currently attending college and got this as my graduation from highschool, and so far its been amazing. I charge it every other day or so, i just use Google drive for all my school files, and they're accessible from everywhere. I have a desktop i use for heavier things like, non browser gaming, video and audio editing and watching movies (just cause of the bigger screen), but my chromebook takes care of everything else. Did i mention it has 3G for two years? that's like infinity dollars if you buy it any other way.

listen, bottom line, i love the lap, its tip top. everyone should just throw money at google and try and get them to replace our government, because one google party is better than any two party.
3284831
Absolutely in love with this beast. Sometimes the fan noise is quite loud and annoying, but I'm using it for school and have to use pretty heavy duty softwares, so I think little bit of noise is absolutely. I have upgraded the RAM memory to 16GB and added an extra 1TB SATA hard disk, so for me it works with every memory hungry programs. I would definitely recommend it to anyone, even to non gamers like myself.
4857035
I am a college student on no loans, so this laptop was at a great price for what I need which is the essentials: word and other microsoft applications. What sold this computer to me was the price and the perks that came with this purchase. Funny thing is I was definitely weary about purchasing a Gateway, considering I don't know anyone who actually owns one.

Some of the negatives that I see: Unfortunately I am not able to run my big programs on here like MAYA or Adobe programs just because this laptop isn't powerful enough to run those programs, as well as gaming. Don't expect to play games on here. I wish the keyboard would light up as well that way you can see the keys in dark rooms but that's just me.

I often find that loading videos on here is slow as well but the purposes of basic functions, this is a great computer and I love the touchscreen. I've also grown to like Windows 8.1 as well; it takes some time to get used to and I'm still learning some nifty tricks here and there but overall, I like this laptop a lot.

If you're looking for a basic computer with a lot of memory space (1 TB!) and a decent laptop that runs fair, this is the laptop for you.
2383126
I use this computer for college.  It's fast, hold a lot of memory, and descent size screen.  You cant get a better computer for the money!!!
3005093
I am a college student who was looking for a reliable laptop for all my work and I'm a writer, so I wanted something not distracting and comfortable. This laptop required more than I initially planned, but it was worth it. The keyboard is really comfortable. I had returned another cheaper laptop I bought because the Chiclet keyboard was uncomfortable, and Lenovo's keyboard was what attracted me to this laptop. It's great to type on. The only ergonomic complaint I have is that of the touchpad, because you have to push the whole thing down to click, and it gets a little awkward.

I'm not that well-versed in computers to say much of worth in regards to the processer and graphics card. However, I do wish that it was 1600x1200. I got the one that isn't HD. Not bad for a writer, but for basic design work, it would be nice to see it in HD. As a college student and therefore a loyal Netflix adherent, it streams very well, and Youtube and Spotify work very well on it. Overall, I'm very pleased with it. The price felt like a lot, but I'm pleased with how sturdy and reliable it feels in regards to its design and its interface.
404068
I really like this computer. As a college student it is perfect to use for writing papers, surfing the web, email and Netflix. However within the first 36 hours my speaker started to go. My Amazon seller was very helpful and as well was Dell tech support. That's why I went with dell. They have great customer service (and my old dell inspiron lasted 6 years). The problem they said was the motherboard, luckily its under warranty and could easily be fixed for free. But is it worth it? I don't know. The keyboard is nice, the touch screen is good.
When I put the laptop into tablet mode the first time and put it back to laptop mode I lost my cursor and had to restart it. Not sure why.
This laptop though gets 2 stars though because I had problems within the first 36 hours. Ill get another model and try it again. No other reviews said anything bad about the speaker going all fuzzy. I only had the volume up 1/3 of the way and I never used it at full volume.
4855222
I bought this computer with one intended reason in mind. This will be my college laptop for the next 4 years. I've had this laptop for about 2 months now I believe and its truly amazing. Great value for what you get. Its built sturdy, able to withstand living with textbooks and heavy bag pack usage. Love the keyboard style the track pad is spot on. Buttons are a bit sticky, but thats nothing to worry about. I use a separate mouse all the tiime anyways. love it, and would reccommend it to anyone.
1802825
This computer is awesome, it looks beautiful, it's thin and sleek, love the color and my favorite part is definitely the screen resolution. The backlit keyboard is a great addition, didn't know I needed it until now and it doesn't make any noise. Bluetooth works good so far and the computer is fast. $500 very well spend.
3872399
Wonderful little machine. I'm a college student, so it's great to have something small and light that's easy to carry around and quick to boot up.
SERIOUSLY FAST. I've had a lot of computers and tablets and this thing is faster than any computer or tablet that I've ever had. And at the price? You can't beat it.

Highly recommended
835995
I love this computer. It is very fast and handles all programs without any problems. After getting used to windows 8 it actually isn't so bad. With 12 gigs of ram I can load many programs and leave them all open with no glitches. I only wish it came with a better video card, but the current one can handle many games without a problem and can handle 1080p HD videos easily. I don't see a difference in the 3 modes, but it's cool that it has different led light colors.

Overall I would recommend this computer because for the price it really is a great deal.
3851032
Very pleased with this laptop, build seems to be pretty good quality for the pricepoint and the little GPU in it is a little heftier than I thought it would be. Great for a college student at a very reasonable price.

Pros:
Touchscreen
Backlit keyboard
USB 3.0
Nice build quality
Good components inside
Speaker quality is average to good

Cons:
No optical drive
Laptop Resolution of 1366x768 (to be expected... but still)
Touchpad is alright, could be better
2276566
I'm a college student who likes to game. So basically I have a limited budget, require a computer I can take from my house to class, and it needs to be powerful so I can game. After doing my research, I arrived at this computer. On paper...just wow. The processor, RAM, video card and display combo that this laptop features is simply fantastic, and I couldn't find it with any other computer for anything less then about $1300. At the time, this laptop was going for $900. Then I saw all the problems this laptop has had. Took a chance, figured I could return it if it was dead on arrival. After using this computer for two weeks I'd say this is by far the most pleased with a computer purchase I have ever been. This computer is lightning quick, and I can play games like Shogun 2 and Civ 5. On a $900 laptop. I challenge anyone to find a computer with more under the hood for the same price.

On feature notes, having a wireless N-band card is great, I'm no longer as tethered to my router as I used to be. The backlit keyboard is great, as well as having a numpad. The trackpad is also good, though the click is maybe a little too firm for my tastes. Whatever, use an external anyway. Battery life has been about 1-2 hours, which is fine with me. The internal camera is also pretty sweet, good resolution. I was looking for a computer I can pick up and move to somewhere else, not a laptop I can use while traveling, so weight/size is fine with me.

Too long, didn't read summary:

Buy this computer. You won't find better value anywhere else.
2553607
I love just everything about this laptop! it is extreemly light weight which is great for a college student that carries their laptop with them everywhere. It runs really nice and fast. I was a litte skeptical about having a laptop wth windows 8 on it but I actually really like the format. It is user friendly and fairly easy to navigate. It came with cloud storage which I also enjoyed becuase I could put all of the files from my old laptop onto the cloud and choose what really needed stored on my laptop. My only conern is with the keyboard. It feels odd at first and takes a little to adjust to.