HP Envy x360 15" i5 2-in-1 Touch 8GB/512GB - Silver

I buy only HP computers and printers, and my latest purchase confirms I'm right. Plus, this is the first time I'm able to place the CPU on my desk, not the floor. Size is perfect.

This laptop is huge. But in a good way! I have been using a 7 year-old Mac Book with a 13" screen, so this was an upgrade. A couple of inches of screen size makes a huge difference! Beware when going through initial setup, Cortana is enabled. (Cortana is a voice-activated program similar to other platforms that rhyme with eerie) I found this out the hard way- I turned on the computer and left the room, then heard 'someone' talking! Eek! Pros: *Set up was super easy. Just a few clicks and you're ready to go. *I like the security feature of logging in with a thumb print. If a thumb print isn't convenient or you start up in tablet mode, you can enter a pin number or password. *The lack of 'crapware' is refreshing. I am glad that I didn't have to go through and clean off a lot of unnecessary silly programs that typically bog down a new computer and affects the performance. This was a first for me! *Switches easily between laptop and tablet mode. *Runs well. I watched videos and presentations with no hang ups or delays. *Sound and video quality on movies and videos is great *True plug and play functionality. I inserted a memory card and it popped up to view my photos instantly. I also plugged in a mouse and it recognized it and was working immediately. I plugged in a wired printer and it didn't recognize it immediately, but I didn't really expect it to. However, it was easy to do a quick set up. *Battery power is good- I've been using it going on 24 hours on the same charge. *HDMI-embedded port to plug in an extra screen. I connected a second monitor and it recognized it instantly. *When used as a tablet it is very nice to have a large screen. *The backlit keyboard is a nice feature, especially when working in a darker room. *Web cam can be easily turned on or off with a switch on the side. Very convenient for webinars Cons: Not many cons at all. *This is not necessarily a con but a concern. When in tablet mode the keyboard is bare on the back side. If I set it down on a table I hope I don't scratch the keys or break any of them. *They keyboard letters and numbers are white, which makes it a little difficult to see. I found myself looking closely to make sure I am hitting the correct key. *Only 2 USB ports. When using a mouse or using a port to charge your phone, it leaves no other port available to use. Overall I am very pleased with this computer. I think it will serve my needs well and be very useful for both work and play.