Wi-Fi card is the worst in history. If I get more than 15 feet away from my router, the laptop almost doesn’t pick it up. This isn’t an issue with my router as I have TVs in back rooms that are picking up along with all of my smart devices. I had to go buy an extender so it could be more than 15 feet from my router.
I am not heavy duty user but for me the screen size and overall package are perfect. The screen is bright and sharp. The keyboard with numeric key pad is very nice. I have not had much time to take it through it’s paces but so far I find it to be an excellent value.
My old computer was a smaller HP laptop with a tough screen. This computer doesn't have a touch screen, and I thought that I wouldn't miss it and didn't use it much. However, from the fingerprints on the screen of my new computer I am realizing how much I did use that feature. I really miss it. This new computer is a very nice computer for the money, and I am enjoying it a lot. It has a good picture quality and nice sound too.
I like the very fast startup of the laptop. I also like that it weighs less than the older models. I do not like the way HP has integrated the smaller power button with the top roll of small keys instead of leaving it above the keyboard by itself. As a personal preference I do not like the power cord having been changed to the right side of the laptop instead of the left side, since the power cord now lays on my legs based on where my power outlet is located. I was not able to see the power cord change based on HP's illustration. HP may want to look at a simpler way to turn on and off the touch pad instead of having to look for it in the system setting. Some other companies have it where you tap the upper left corner of the touch pad twice to turn it off or on and it displays a light when it is off. Overall, I am very pleased with the laptop.