Excellent machine for its price
583236
The laptop is excellent. Everything as expected even though it's kind of noisy.
2149010
Ive been using this computer and testing it a for ten days. So far it has met my every expectation, and appears to be completely up to spec. This is a very good machine at this price point. My wife and I bought it to replace our home laptop that is near failure.
This HP Pavilion model is ideal for home use, such as word processing, entertainment, moderate number crunching, web surfing, e-mail, and social network applications. We are not gamers, but with the AMD A8-7410 Quad Core processor, I assume it could handle light gaming applications. However, if you're looking for a gaming intensive machine, this probably is not it.
Appearance +
This is a sleek modern looking laptop that is pleasing to the eye. The backlit keyboard adds to the visual appeal.
Speed ++
With the 16G RAM it fast enough for most non-gaming applications. I was concerned that 8G would not be adequate for Windows 10 and might compromise the throughput expected from and the advanced quad core processor.
Battery +
Ive used this computer with only battery power for up to six hours without a problem. It still had about 30% battery after six hours. However I did not play any video intensive applications during this test.
Display ++
The 15.6 Inch, 1366 x 736 resolution provides a stunning display for movies and photos and a non-glare surface for work. So far I noticed no lag in displaying video with the AMD Radeon Graphics.
The display is a touch screen with pinch-to zoom feature that is very smooth and responsive.
Audio ++
HP has replaced Beats audio with Bang & Olufson. From what Ive heard so far from these speakers, this change is a significant upgrade. Disclaimer: I am not an audiophile and have some hearing loss at the outer ranges of the normal human sound spectrum.
Keyboard +
The keyboard is surprisingly smooth. The backlighting is not only an attractive addition, but very handy in low light situations.
Touchpad --
While the touchpad is fluid and generally responsive, it has neither the pinch-to-zoom feature nor the double tap in the top left corner to activate/deactivate feature.

In the past I haven't considered Amazon when shopping for computers. But I will going forward. This machine was sold by Eluktronics Inc. and fulfilled by Amazon. Eluktronics is rated 4.9 stars with over 600 ratings. They fulfilled my order on time and answered a product question I had within 24 hours.
3583926
Magnificent machine.  Made a great purchase.
2762082
I needed a machine with more capabilities than my very basic Singer, since it had virtually no compatible accessory feet needed for quilting. I racked my brains for months trying to find the perfect machine, going to dealer after dealer, only to get frustrated with either the steep price tag, the distance to the dealers, feeling like I was being overcharged, or the machines lacking some feature I wanted. I finally decided "forget these dealers", searched for high-rated machines on Amazon, found this one, and was extremely impressed by what I was getting for under $400. Within ten minutes, I placed my order. It was on my doorstep in about two days. The instructions are clear, it is very easy to operate, it's quiet, it comes with tons of accessory feet, and I have been extraordinarily happy with what I got for the money.
4779730
I've had the Sole e35 for about a month now and could not be happier with the purchase. After a lot of research and a call to Sole, it looks like a lot of earlier issues have been taken care of with this years model. The Machine is very well put together and runs smoothly and is almost completely silent even at high speeds. I have had no issues with stability or performance of the unit and am so glad that I got this.

Some things to keep in mind :
Assembly : is an absolute pain in the rear. While doable, it took two of us a few hours to assemble this thing. I have to admire the ability of the people at Sole to pack all the varied parts of this machine like a nesting jigsaw puzzle into the box. The pedals and treads are preassembled, as is the flywheel, but everything else is in pieces. The instructions are well written but I do wish the diagram had been a bit larger and clearer. The pieces are identified by letter and number but there are no corresponding stickers on the pieces to help you identify them. Sso you really need to identify the piece by comparing it to the diagram provided in the instructions. This was annoying but a lot of peering and magnifying got everything assembled in the end.

The biggest pointer about assembly (something pointed out by the very nice delivery man from Sole) is not to remove the foam insert that is in the top of the flywheel until you are done with the majority of the assembly. Drop a tiny screw down there and you have to disassemble the entire flywheel and put it back together again.

Also, tighten all the joints even more than you think is the max. While the machine comes with two ellen wrenches and a screwdriver, I had to return and tighten everything with a drill to take care of all the little squeaks. The assembly manual emphasizes this as well.

Heart rate monitor and programs : I do wish the machine could automatically calculate your max and optimal heart rate based on age and weight and keep you on track. It does not do that but you can enter your desired range and it will alert you when you are out of range. The accompanying heart rate monitor does a good job but I have some chafing from one corner of it. Probably will soften with time.

The fan and speakers on the machine are adequate but, as with most exercise equipment, nowhere near perfect. The fan does angle which is nice for us short people and the speakers are not too bad. The machine will not charge your device when you plug it in to play music through the speakers, which is a bit silly but not the end of the world.

Performance : This is where the machine is wonderful. Smooth lovely stride, adjustable pedals, perfectly sized arms - I am a happy camper!

I am so very glad to have taken the plunge and bought the Sole. If I had a do over I would probably fork over the extra dough to have someone else assemble it but am still very pleased with my purchase.
2360534
This machine is great, doesn't cost much and does a perfect job. Would buy again.
4889092
This is my second machine. I wore the first one out due to overuse.  It makes excellent coffee, espresso, cappuccino, and tea at the press of a button. As good as Starbucks., I truly love this machine. It's quick and easy to use and makes it practical to serve many coffee drinks at a dinner party. It also sports a thermos like insulated milk dispenser that keeps the milk cool and unspoiled for an entire day. I made more than 12,000 drinks over a four year period before reaching the end life cycle of my first machine. Those drinks would have cost me over $30,000 at Starbucks.

If you decide to buy this, get the extended warranty. Since I didn't get the extended warranty on my first machine it was more practical to buy a new one. Towards the end of its lifecycle It has a tendency to have problems that require having Miele visit. Without a warranty a service will cost you more than $300 plus parts which are very expensive. The warranty is not very expensive, and will save you a lot because to buy this machine again with installation costs more than $3,000. Be sure to buy the extended warranty from Miele and not a 3rd party insurer. Experience has taught me that this is a very complex machine to fix and your local appliance service will be unable to make repairs correctly.

The machine is not easily user-fixable even with the help of Miele telephone support. It does require daily maintenance. You must rinse the machine at least once at the end of day, if you don't it will clog up and become unusable the next day.

Don't worry if the machine gets clogged. It's fairly easy to clean: The New generation has a removable back panel which allows access to the milk pipework. This is a huge improvement over the previous generation which required a hex screwdriver to gain access to the back panels.  There's also a honeycombed insert into the drip tray. The tray is designed that way to prevent splashing of coffee and milk but it also makes it harder to clean the crevices. This is not a big issue, however I did want to mention it.

For every day cleaning, Miele has also pre-programmed the machine with various cleaning cycles, with easy to follow instructions that are prompted by the LED readout on the front panel. This makes keeping the machine clean a breeze and Miele deserves great praise for its engineering.

Conclusion: This is an amazing machine that produces excellent coffee, cappuccino and lattes.  I even use the milk frother to make hot chocolate for the kids and the insta-hot water makes tea at the perfect temperature.

Highly recommended.
2731639
Excellent piece of equipment. The assembly was a bit complicated as we had to purchase a few new screws- nothing major- just a hassle. The machine is great!!
4382063
This machine seems to be a great product for the price point. I can only compare it to my twice-the-price Brother machine, but it has lots of features and stitches.

Pros:
Bobbin winder- simple and easy to set up. I frequently thread the bobbin winder on my Brother incorrectly, meaning I wind the thread around the post or something. This one seems much simpler.
30 Stitches- the stitches are clean and even, and there are even some nice decorative stitches. See sample photo below.
Lightweight- a pro if you want a machine that is easy to move or carry to classes

Cons:
Needle threader- a pro if you're used to manually threading, but clunky and hard to use compared to my Brother- you still basically have to thread the threader with this design.
LCD readout- the computerized parts of this machine are not very intuitive or user friendly. You have to scroll through stitch menus and settings just using +/- keys, which was difficult to navigate the first few times I used it. You'll get the hang of it, but it could be designed better.
No thread cutter- I really miss having my thread neatly trimmed each time I finish a seam. I'm spoiled, but picking up scissors every time wastes time and movement.
Lightweight construction- this machine is lighter than my Brother machine, but in the same size casing. This tells us that some parts are likely plastic and less likely to stand the test of time. That said, the construction seems quite solid and it runs smoothly.

This machine seems to be a great value for the current price. It would be a good machine for a beginner, or for someone looking for a lighter machine for taking/teaching classes.

It comes with 4 Feet, 4 bobbins, foot pedal, soft plastic cover, and other accessories.
1182120
I've had this machine for a little over a year, and so far I'm very pleased with it. I mostly use it to alter my own clothes and sew various projects around the house. So it doesn't get a ton of wear and tear, but it's not just sitting in my closet all the time. It has everything I need and more for my purposes--lots of different stitches, automatic bobbin-winder, drop-in bobbin. It might not be advanced or heavy-duty enough for someone who sews for a living, but it's a great all-purpose machine for the occasional seamstress like me. And I think it's a great value for the price (I got it for under $200).
1242408
Fantastic little machine!  Very versatile, I could not be happier with this purchase - especially at the price!
655850
Machine was delivered quickly and without problems. I had hoped that it was the model which had Leap Motion, but the description was unclear about that feature. Nevertheless, The model that came was good - 16GB RAM, i7 4800M, 17" touchscreen 1T storage. The machine is a beast - it's quick, quiet and with 16GB, it's capable of ably handling most tasks in a timely fashion. Windows 8 took some time to not rub me the wrong way and still hasn't completely stopped annoying me, but this is not a problem with the computer. In fact, had this been a machine without a touchscreen, I would have been in hell when trying to use Windows 8.

My only complaint is that this machine is heavy and gets very hot. After a while, it being a laptop becomes either questionable or an exercise in torture. I'll say this, do not play any graphic intensive video game while having this device on your lap. It will iron new creases into parts of your body that never should have them.

Other than that, I like this machine. The backlit keyboard is useful. The finger print scanner doesn't make me suicidal and the machine's aesthetic is quite nice. It will give you hours of good, clear use before you realise that the pleats in your pants are now on your legs.
340569
Not only is this machine excellent for the money, it's excellent at any price.  I was planning on buying two more as gifts, when I discovered that it's "being reviewed." Please bring it back soon, and don't change a thing.  I'm eager to buy more and I highly recommend it.  It makes great espresso (my husband's favorite) and excellent cappuccino (my personal favorite.)
1859349
Found this to be a great value.  I would recommend it to anyone not looking for a machine with a lot of unnecessary bells and whistles.
912676
Very easy to assemble (maybe takes 20 mins), and I'm a girl :-).  Very easy to operate as well, but I've only used this machine for a couple of minutes.  I'm already impressed with its sturdiness and power.  Also, LOVE that (instead of switching out, and having to store, big long cumbersome spray guns (like the last couple of electric power washers I've had), you only need to switch out the nozzle "head" on the wand, and these nozzle heads fit snugly right into the front panel of the unit.  By the way, there are 4 nozzle heads = 3 that increase in flow intensity, (i.e., "width" of water spray released) plus the nozzle head to be used when you are using the soap.  The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because the Owner's Manual states you should use the dipstick to gauge when the oil reservoir is full and includes a big bold warning "Do Not Overfill".  Sadly, however, if you don't fill it ALL THE WAY to where it is literally dripping back out, the unit will not start.  I know because I had to spend $21 to schlep it to a Generac service location (when the PW wouldn't start) and the technician showed me that the dipstick is not reliable, and to fill it **all the way to the threads**.  And if you don't have enough oil in the reservoir, the unit will not start (protective mechanism).  So, the Manual's wording/instructions in that regard cost me $21 (and a trip to the local service shop)...and cost Generac a 5th star :-)
415234
This machine is easy to assemble and it is very durable. I weigh 230 lbs and it handles my weight at full force. This is a bargain at the price offered.
3824717
Ive had this machine for 18 months and couldn't be happier with it. Highly recommended.