Have had HP laptop in the past. Had a good experience with it, so when purchasing a new laptop stayed with HP. Upgraded processor, storage, and operating system.
Even though it is a 17' it seems a lot smaller. I do love the fact that it is lighter than my old one. I'm still not crazy about Windows 11, but I am getting used to it.
Not used to laptops, so not sure how to manage expectations. Gets a little warm, and the battery seems to drain just as fast as a cell phone in use. Again, nothing to compare that to.
For a PC, it's just fine. I meets my needs and expectations. But it's not a Mac. I bought this computer as a stop gap until Apple finally builds the Mac I'm looking for. I'll continue to keep it and use it as a traveling computer, but it will not be my main machine. But if you're looking for a really good general purpose, laptop PC, this is one to consider especially given the size of the screen and the low price.