HP Pavilion 15.6", Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSB+32GB Optane, Lunar Gold

When I saw the screen size it was a bit worrying, but it turns out it's just fine and I don't notice that it's too small like I thought I would. Set up was a breeze, within just a few minutes I was connected to my home wireless internet. The keys are springy but not loose. The print on the keys is large and seems to be good quality, won't rub off with use. I surfed the internet with multiple windows (5) open at the same time and the processor kept up. I could hear it running which I was not used to really, but it was ok after I got used to it. When I picked it up to move it, it was light! I was thrilled! It's easy to move around, but still sturdy and not flimsy. I downloaded some apps/programs and it was easy and the memory seems to be plenty for my household use. I used it plugged in only, so can't comment on the battery life. I would say the processor is not for gaming but great for household basic use, watching videos, emailing, researching things or school/work use. I"m happy with it.

I spec'd the exact same build (except the color) at the HP Store for $899. This is a great value. Unfortunately the keyboard is not backlit, but that is easily overlooked at this price. There have been many reviews that complain that the fan runs too often, but this is due to what is known as the HP interrupt Storm (where the core clocks and temps rise - even when the system is idle - causing the fan to start). This is easily solved by updating all of the drivers - especially the graphics and chipset drivers. 8GB of RAM is more than sufficient for work and home use, but maybe not for heavy photo/video editing and definitely not for gaming (this isn't a gaming laptop anyway - Iris Plus graphics cannot rival even an entry-level discreet GPU and the board lacks sufficient cooling for gaming). As configured at this price, this laptop is a bargain.