HP 15-ay013nr 15.6" Full-HD Laptop (6th Generation Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) with Windows 10

Very nice unit! I've experienced no issues (typing on it now) since I received it from Amazon back the week before Christmas. I have to assume that at least some of the negative reviews I've read more relate to the user struggling with Windows 10 rather than the laptop itself. That's said with no offense towards those reviewers; Windows 10 leaves a bit to be desired especially if you're comfortable using previous operating systems such as Windows 7 or my all time favorite, Windows XP. Give Windows 10 chance, you'll grow comfortable with it given enough time.The display on this laptop is very nice with full HD (1080p). The difference is definitely there when compared to a lesser display. With that said, a little more contrast would be nice but I'm not going to complain at this price point. The keyboard is very responsive but would have been a plus if it were back-lit; perhaps another sacrifice to keep the price attractive. Keep in mind although it's not the same as back-lit keys, you can purchase a USB powered LED keyboard light for less than $10 right here on Amazon. Check out the one reviewed by me, it works great! One more thing regarding performance, the boot time for this laptop is incredible; all of twenty seconds. You'll want to remove a few programs and deactivated a few from the system start-up. All in all, you just can't beat solid state drives for speed. 128GB is a bit paltry but again I have to mention the great laptop price (just $429 when I purchased). Just something to keep in mind, you can get an jump-drive for less than twenty bucks that will double your storage space all while taking up just an inch or two of space in your laptop bag.IMPORTANT NOTE: Regarding RAM, although 8GB is very respectable and more than enough for basic functions such as email, surfing the net and running many programs, you might want more for labor intensive things such as high resolution video or photo editing. This laptop offers upgrading to 16GB. Unlike other PCs I've had in the past, the upgrade won't require replacing the existing RAM; HP was kind enough to take up just one of the two RAM bays with an 8GB module. All you have to do is purchase one more IDENTICAL module for the empty bay. RAM configuration can be a complicated thing so DON'T just jump out there on Amazon and purchased 8GBs without giving it some thought. I've done some research on the type needed for this laptop (somewhat of a pain, ALL info not available even at HP website). Be sure to get an 8GB module that is of equal speed to the existing one. Try a website like the one from Crucial by Micron to determine exactly what you have as I believe some of these laptops have some differences where RAM is concerned although all offer 8GB in total memory. Also be sure to get a module that is of a 260 pin configuration (Crucial won't tell you this). Another interesting fact is that although the specs on Amazon report the installed RAM as DDR3, the module in my unit was DDR4 a much better performer than DDR3. The board on this laptop can handle either by the way. Just make sure that the modules in each bay are the same; DDR3 and DDR4 CAN NOT coexist.Existing RAM in my laptop as delivered from Amazon:DDR4 PC4-17000 • CL=15 • Dual Ranked • x8 based • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR4-2133 • 1.2V • 1024Meg x 64

Awesome computer!Before buying this laptop, I did a lot of research to get a worthy computer, so I almost got the HP Envy 15 on their website for less than 5 hundred but after seeing so many reviews there, I decided to give it a try and get this one.If you are a regular user and want it to send emails, surf the web, use Photoshop and things like that, you should consider getting this computer, now, if you are and advanced user expecting to play heavy games, I don't believe its the best for you.With I5 processor, you can do a lot of things, multitask and you will see no lag on it, considering I bought the 128 Gb SSD, so about graphics, nothing to complain about.The weight? I saw some people saying that its a little heavy, and before buying this laptop, I really believed it, even because seeing the pictures, you think it really is, but after having it in hands, man, its nothing heavy, very light, and the design is much nicer than in the pictures, IN MY OPINION!!So, very good display, beautiful design (*Looks much better than in the picture, believe me), nice keyboard with no cons, great webcam when you are in a light place, 3.5 stars touchpad, nice sound with DTS software so you can edit the sound quality and don't forget that the sound comes by the left and right sides of the laptop, not from the bottom!Now, the only CONS until now: The Touchpad! Really, I just think they should make a better responsive one because sometimes you need to press two times so that it can work and its not as sensitive as I expected it to be, that's why I'm already considering in buying a mice soon.Final Consideration: Despite this Touchpad, it is worthy every penny spent and if you are looking for a good computer for a good price and great performance for daily tasks, Photoshop, play some games and multitask, Get It... Have a good day!!

I've had this computer for over a week now and I am pretty happy with it. It was definitely the cheapest laptop that hit my requirements (6gb ram or more and an i5 processor).What I like: I went with the 128gb SSD version and have not regretted it - it is very fast and so far I don't miss the memory (though I was able to transfer all my files except games on a 16gb flash drive, so take that as you will). The computer also comes with several usb ports and a card reader which can be used to extend storage if desired. The laptop boots up almost surprisingly quickly from sleep or being turned on. The laptop stays very cool, even on the vent side and bottom in warm weather (it has been in the 80's (F) here and still hasn't been heating up very much). The CD drive is also a nice touch, and the 1080p screen looks great. I also like that the battery is removable (and therefore replaceable).What could be improved: The keyboard is okay. I have mostly adjusted but I still accidentally hit the caps lock button more than usual. The touchpad is also fairly stiff; I have to re-swipe more than I should, and while the integrated design is nice it is sometimes hard to tell if the touchpad isn't responding or if I'm just touching outside the touchpad area. The light which indicates the computer is on is located on the side, which is un-intuitive and strange, but not a major issue. A backlit keyboard would be nice, but I knew this model lacked one when I bought it -I do miss it more than I thought I would. The computer also comes with a decent amount of bloatware preloaded, which I could do without.Although it seems I have many complaints, the touchpad is my only major issue. Otherwise the computer is fast and responsive and is working very well. Overall this computer is a great laptop for a budget price and I would buy it again.

It arrived in a great condition and it was very easy to set it up, it didn't take long before it was ready to run. Its performance is fast and I have no complaints. I've never seen a laptop with the components that it has for this generous of a price. You are getting Windows 10, a 1080p screen, an SSD, 8GB RAM, and an i5 processor. It is only missing a backlit keyboard to make me happy, but that is pretty much a negligible flaw. This is hands down the best bang for your buck. If you want a solid versatile budget laptop with the most recent technology, get this laptop. If you have zero knowledge about computers and are just looking to buy a new quality laptop, buy this one.

Works perfectly.