This is simply the best notebook in its class. n1. i3 processor: provides plenty of computing power. Does not get too hot ( like i5 or i7 based notebooks).n2. Ample RAM(3GB) and more than enough HDD space (350 GB)n3. Reasonably priced.n4. Sans any of MS crap (read Windows 7). That means I don't pay for what I don't want.