17 inch Laptop, HD+ Display, 12th Generation Intel Core i5-1235U, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Windows 11 Home, 17-cn2099nr (2023),Silver

I bought this laptop based on the things I didn’t want to or couldn’t change. The large 17” screen, the backlit keyboard, and the newer adequate processor. As soon as I received it, I took off the back and replaced the two RAM cards and installed my old (newer) 4 TB SSD in the empty space for an extra hard drive. So the 8 GB RAM and 512 GB it came with didn’t matter. The screen is a very good resolution, not sure what some other reviewers are thinking. So all of my pictures, files, etc came over when I hooked up my 4 TB hard drive. I’m not a computer expert and took it took me about an hour to do this, not difficult and you get a new decent computer for a reasonable price. BTW, if you didn’t do any upgrades, it’s still ok and you always have that option. Hope this helps.

We needed to replace a very old, slow laptop. We selected this one based on several features. First, we wanted a larger (17") screen because we don't plan to use it with a monitor. Second, we wanted a pretty fast processor, which it has. And third, we didn't want to spend a fortune. So far it seems it's been a good purchase. The screen is large and easy on the eyes, although the viewing angle seems to make a lot of difference in the brightness and contrast. It's fast in that screens change quickly and you don't ever think, "I wish this was faster."When I ordered it I didn't realize that it also has a lighted keyboard. HUGE plus! I just wish it was easier to find the button in the dark to turn on the lighted keyboard! (it's one of the function buttons on the top row). It does NOT have a touch screen, which is fine with me. Touch screens always have smudges all over them, and the touch screen seems to be one of the first things to break on a laptop.The camera and mic work well, as do the speakers. Great for watching movies with the larger screen and nice sound. Overall I've been very pleased, seeing how this is a relatively inexpensive (just over $500) laptop.