HP 17.3 Laptop i5-8265u 16GB SSD Drive (16GB/1TB SSD)

Just look at all the specs, this computer has everything! I opted for the I-5 with the 1tb SSD drive for $35.00 less than the I-7 but has only a 256g SD drive. This computer has an optical drive that most other Laps do not have. Also 16mb ram expandable to 32mb on the I-5 anyway., not sure what the I-7 has? 17.3 display is awesome! Only one small drawback is the on board GPU, not made for gaming and not up-gradable . But for this price the computer has everything else you will ever need, runs very fast! I was looking at Laps for twice the price that had no optical drive, only 8gb ram 15.6 screens and just no where near the specs this one has. There simply is nothing better for the price, this is a steal Also no issue with the Windows-10-S it does not have the "S" at least mine does not. I have Windows-10-Home! period! Check out the full list of specs here, then try to find them on any other Lap for anywhere near this price! You will not be able to. I went for "Free" shipping because very expensive to get it faster, ordered on a Sat, received the following Sat! I guess a 4.9 because on board GPU is not gamer quality, but this isa home business computer anyway and does not cost $1,500.00 or more! T.W Anderson {:^)-{{{----[

This computer is a great buy. It has a DVD±RW, large screen, plenty of RAM, and lots of SSD drive space for the average person. I never look forward to setting up a new computer and uploading all the programs and copying all my files from one computer to the other. Only because it is a very time-consuming process. The first thing I always do upon setting up a new computer is download my free McAfee antivirus software from AT&T. McAfee wouldn’t download. Then I tried downloading FireFox and it too didn't download. I decided to open the computer firewall to see if that made any difference, it didn't. I doubled checked to make sure my system was set on Windows 10, it was. So I decided to throw in the towel and call HP technical support. That was a mistake, I probably should have called Microsoft Windows support instead. The HP guy sent me over to a software support group that was eager and ready to assist in fixing the problem. I just needed to sign up for the 1 year technical software support at the low price of $15 a month. I told the tech he can kiss my grits and I refuse to pay for support on a brand spanking new computer. I've been avoiding Windows 10 for years, so that’s probably my problem. I found a fix solution online. I had to go into Windows Security, then go to App and Browser Control and turn off Check Apps and Files. That fixed my downloading problem and I was able to download all the programs that I needed. Next the computer started intermittently losing the internet connection. I found a solution online for that problem too. In my case, I ended up doing an update on my network driver and rebooting the computer and that fixed the problem. The computer works perfectly now and it's my new primary home computer. Bottom line, it’s a great computer for the price and it would have been a shame if I had returned it due to a couple of issues that most buyers aren’t experiencing. HP will tell you that they’re only responsible for the hardware, not for 3rd party software. But they’ll be more than happy to assist you after you purchase their one-year software technical software warranty. HP never told me to go to Microsoft for an answer. Nor do I know for sure if Microsoft would have helped me for free. Here's what I do know after trying to find answers online. These problems have been around for years. So shame on Microsoft. I rate this HP laptop computer a 5 star for what you get at the price.

This laptop is used to learn photoshop among other graphic CPU/Memory demanding programs. It will replace another HP laptop received as part of a scholarship that way under powered by fitted the bill of a 'normal need' of a student. I read the reviews and did not find any flaw as described by a few. Even the heating issue does not exist, the computer runs as cool as a cucumber. There are issues related to Windows. - It comes with windows S-Mode. This needed to be be changed just to load Chrome and Firefox!!!. - The font smoothing was not enabled so at first the darn pages looked downright ugly. - The power plan selected by HP greatly limits the CPU speed, even when plugged in.

The computer is GREAT! One of the main reasons I bought this computer was for its hardware. It has 16GB of RAM and a great core processor. Which makes surfing the internet and downloading software very fast and easy. Also has a great SSD (1TB) which gives you ton of storage space. I also love the keyboard because the size of the screen (17.3"), it makes typing very easy along with the numeric keyboard. The screen display is also very good, it's not as sharp as some computer screens but it is still very good and clear. That's why I'm only giving this computer a rating 4 out of 5 stars. Still definitely worth the price. If you want fast internet and fast download, this is the laptop for you.

I've been a loyal HP user for years, and this was my 6th HP laptop. Initially, I was impressed by its features, which were up-to-date and seemed promising. However, my experience quickly took a turn for the worse. After just a year of moderate use, the case started to show significant wear and tear. The screen became dislodged, and the flat plastic area near the touchpad developed cracks. This was especially disappointing as I've always known HP laptops to be sturdy and durable; this one clearly did not live up to that standard. Speaking of the touchpad, it left much to be desired. The sensitivity and user fine-tuning options were lacking, making my daily tasks more challenging than they should be. In all my years of using HP, I never imagined I'd come across a product that would make me reconsider my brand loyalty. Unfortunately, this laptop did just that. It's with a heavy heart that I say this will likely be my last HP laptop.

1. removed windows 10 2. patitioned half the drive for personal data 3. installed ubuntu 20.04 LTS in another 250gb partition - linked it to personal data 4. installed Arch in a 50gb partition - linked it to personal data 5. installed Fedora in Boxes in ubuntu for testing - 20gb 6. installed Manjero in Boxes in ubuntu for testing - 20gb 7. had about 100gb left over for a junk partition for thngs i'm not sure are junk ;-) Purrs like a kitten, it is not at all loud, it is light and best of all it is much cooler than my old laptop. Do not need a pillow to protect the family jewels. has worked fine in daily use for about a month I will update should anything unreasonaby break.

Just put into service for my business, replacing a 3-4 year old Windows 10 laptop with hard-drive and 4 GB memory. Old laptop is fine, but the lack of memory became an issue for work, where I have a lot of programs open. This one, with 16 GB memory and 1 TB SSD really cooks...quietly. First thing I noticed when opening the box was the finish of the case. It's black, but with a matte finish, so no fingerprints or slipperiness. Next was it's thin and relatively light for such a large laptop with a CD/DVD drive. Then, "Where's the battery?". It's inside the case, hooked to the motherboard. It will be a chore at battery-changing time. Once booted, since I was already a Windows 10 user (I do miss Windows 7), computer really got to work. Just entered my Outlook address, and my old OneDrive files were right there. When it came to downloading programs, though, there was a hitch - the machine ships in Windows S (for security) mode, which doesn't allow for programs not installed through the Microsoft Store. Still, it was just a couple guided clicks to remedy to a normal mode. Monitor is crisp, sound isn't Beats (which came on older HP laptops), it's adequate. Not tinny, but I could use some more bass with my Spotify and podcasts. So far, I'm very pleased with my purchase. I'll let you know if I'm ever not.

The laptop arrived earlier than expected, set up was a breeze, had it for about a month and its fast, installed Cubase and it works great, happy so far! Update...I have been using this laptop now for 2.5 years and it is still fast to turn on and off, works fast, run my DAW, Video Editor with no issues, battery is fine, and I have it plugged in all the time.