Iโve purchased quite a few renewed and refurbished computers over the years, and this was the one I was most excited about. After spending some time with it, there are definitely things I like and a few things that have been disappointing.The battery life is excellent. I donโt like being tied to an outlet, and I frequently take my laptop on the go. This computer has performed very well in that area and easily lasts through my typical use.The included charger, however, was a letdown. It came with a barrel-style plug that had a usb-c adapter. The connection for this was not great so, I ended up purchasing a replacement charger almost immediately.Performance is generally good once the computer is running. Programs load quickly and everyday tasks feel responsive. Unfortunately, startup can be slow, and Iโve experienced multiple occasions where the system freezes completely. When this happens, even Ctrl+Alt+Delete doesnโt respond, thus forcing a hard shutdown. Iโve also noticed that the power button occasionally fails to respond, which is concerning for long-term reliability.Cosmetically, the laptop arrived in near-perfect condition. The only issue I noticed was that one section of the rubber foot on the bottom was peeling up in a corner. Itโs minor, but it does make me wonder how long itโs going to stay on. (Itโs not a huge issue at all doesnโt affect how the computer runs or operates so didnโt impact my opinion when rating this post.)The laptop is lightweight, sleek, and easy to carry around. It also has a good selection of ports, including two USB-C charging ports, which is a feature Iโve really come to appreciate since I can charge from either side. It also includes a headset jack, USB port, HDMI port, and SD card slot.The only thing missing is an Ethernet port, so youโre limited to Wi-Fi connectivity. - You also can see this from the picture so that really didnโt impact my opinion on it.Setup was straightforward and required very little effort beyond the normal Windows setup process. Be prepared for a large number of updates during initial startup, though.Overall, I like this computer. While itโs not my favorite refurbished laptop Iโve purchased, itโs still an upgrade from what I was using before. If the freezing issues and occasional power button problems continue, I may end up having to replacing it sooner than expected. But as it stands, itโs a solid laptop with good battery life and portability. The reliability concerns is what is keeping me from giving it a full 5 stars.
