To be sure can you post the laptop's make and model?

I'm replacing a 9 y.o. $1,600 Lenovo with this - will I be disappointed? Yep, but I no longer have that kind of cash. Thanks, Bush.

Acer® 15" Slim Laptop PC (E5-511P-P1QH) with 1TB Hard Drive, 4GB Memory - Black

Maximum Resolution: 1366 x 768

Aspect Ratio: 16 Aspect Ratio

Display Features: Backlit LED, Acer CineCrystal, Widescreen, Touch Screen, LED Display, High-Definition

Computer Features: Integrated Microphone, Touch Screen, Built-In Speaker, Touchpad, Kensington Security Lock Slot, SuperMulti DVD Optical Drive, Numeric Keypad, Built-In Bluetooth

Processor Brand: Intel

Processor Speed: Up to 2.160

Processor Type: Intel Pentium Quad-Core N3530

Cache Memory Installed Capacity: 2MB L2 Cache

System Bus Speed: Up to 1066 MHz

System RAM: 4096

Memory RAM Type: DDR3L

Maximum RAM Supported: 8

Total RAM Slots Free: 0 Free/1 Total

Data Storage Capacity: 1TB Hard Drive Capacity

Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM

Built-In Graphics Card Model: Intel HD Graphics

Optical Drive Type: Double Layer, DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Drive

Maximum Read Speeds: DVD-RAM 5x, DVD 8x, CD 24x

Maximum Write Speeds: DVD+R DL 8x, DVD-RAM 5x, DVD+R 8x, CD 24x

Maximum Rewrite Speeds: CD 24x, DVD+/-RW 8x, DVD+RW 8x

Wired Technology: 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN

Wired Connectivity: HDMI, Ethernet, VGA, USB 3.0, USB 2.0

Wireless Technology: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.0

Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n

Built-In Card Reader Type: SD Card Reader

Input Type: RJ-45, SD Card Slot, VGA, USB, Headphone Jack

Output Type: HDMI, VGA, Headphone Jack

Audio Features: Built-In Speakers, High Definition Audio Support

Number of Audio Outputs: 1 Rear

Card Slots Supported: SD Card

Built-In Webcam Features: Built-In Webcam

Battery Charge Life: Up to 7 Hours

Battery Cells: 6-Cell

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1

Software Included: Acer Recovery Management, Netflix, Skype, AcerCloud, Microsoft Office 2010 Trial

Includes: Power Cord, Owner's Manual, Battery, AC Power Adapter

Assembly Details: assembly required, no tools needed

but I gave up on that laptop. I bought it and it's going back. See my reply below.

I spent $500 earlier this year on a Samsung tablet. I despise it. I refuse to buy a smart phone too.

I had a top of the line Lenovo laptop that lasted 10 years, so imagine my surprise when I bought the Windows 8.1 laptop today and it's just like the tablet! I don't want fingerprints, I don't want to move my hands off the keyboard. I'm seriously old-school. And let's not forget I can type 125 wpm. I don't want a keyboard on the screen.

I'm returning it tomorrow. I can't find the right or left touchpad keys, so it's like using a computer without a mouse. I must be missing something.

I want Windows 10 because it's more like Windows 7. And I want my "mouse" on my touchpad! GRRRR, oh I'm so P.O.'d.

I'm wondering if they even make touchpad right/left clickers anymore...

I have a credit card at Best Buy, I'm looking at this:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-17-3-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-1tb-8gb-hybrid-hard-drive-black/6339015.p?id=1219661389849&skuId=6339015#

$1,300 and no right/left clickers either! Does this mean I need a mouse? Please laugh, it's funny. I'm laughing that they did away with the clickers and no one told me

On edit, the reason I like laptops is because I don't need a mouse. How can I use a mouse with a laptop when I use it exclusively in an over-stuffed recliner? Do I need to nail a mouse pad to the arm of the chair? This is going to keep me awake at night...

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If you buy one with 10 it will be the same hardware as the one with 8 made 2 months ago.If you want 8 or 10 to look and act like 7 all you have to do in download Classic Shell and install it.
http://www.classicshell.net/

There are no instructions regarding this issue included.

The buttons are in the normal location, but there are no "buttons". Also, the laptop was defective, I took it back and they tried the buttons, they just don't work. I got a full refund. Back to the drawing board.

I just bought a cheap HP laptop from Wallmart, like two days ago, and I cant believe how I didnt realize how much I missed having a 'regular' computer to use, but have been living off a tablet for a long time now.

I plugged in my clicky USB keyboard, and my mini optical mouse, and I don't have to learn to use the touchpad at all. I really thought I'd hate Windows 8 but it's allright, still prefer not to upgrade to Windows 10 until I have to.

This was on sale for under $200 and it was an impulse-buy that I just could not pass up. Speaker quality really sucks, but everything works great so far, moved some music files around from my phone's SD cards, backed up some pictures, downloaded a couple more browsers, AND!!!

I just downloaded OPEN OFFICE, it's called apache office or something now, but anyways, I got EVERYTHING I need for almost nothing.

I used to think you had to spend a bunch of money to get a decent computer, but technology is changing so fast, that seems to be yesterday's thinking for yesterday's needs. Some people don't bother having a regular computer at all, anymore.

Me? Not so much...

My $1,456.00 laptop arrived yesterday. They sent me an open box. Back it goes. When they get it, they'll send another in a sealed box this time. They must think I'm dumb because I spent so much on a laptop, that I wouldn't notice it had been opened

Here it is:

http://www.microcenter.com/product/451231/ThinkPad_T550_156_Ultrabook_-_Black

Loaded with Windows 7 so I can upgrade right to 10. I hope this one lasts 9 years too, but I'm not holding my breath.

I despise tablets. Know anyone who would like to buy a $500 Samsung tablet that was used 3 times? LOL