To be brief...

1. This laptop has great build quality. I know that term is being thrown around lately, but it feels like it's expensive(which it kinda is).

2. The ability to flip the screen over is awesome for me. It's perfect if I want to watch a movie/youtube or look through pictures. I can see how others may not like it, but that is why there are so many options for your Windows 8 hardware. For me, it's great.

3. Battery life is decent. I get about a full day with quite a bit of usage(mainly web browsing). In my opinion batteries should last way longer than a day, but this battery is good.

4.Performance is great. I have had no problems with lag but I have had issues with swiping in from the right and left. Maybe I just need to get used to it, but I have to swipe a few times sometimes.

Overall: I think it is a great example of what a Windows 8 laptop should be. It gives you everything you are familiar with and more. Great build quality, great screen, good battery, and exciting new operating system.

-Xplosion Tech