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What a deal! Amazing laptop, amazing price. The only minor hiccup was switching from Windows 10S to Windows 10 Home (super easy), then updating to Windows 11 Home (also easy, just took a bit of time). Shipping was pretty quick too.

I've had this since 2021, originally with Windows 10 but upgraded to 11 for free. It still runs fine with Windows 11. Web browsing, Microsoft Office, and art programs like Krita work smoothly, though Blender occasionally freezes on me. The backlit keyboard is great for nighttime use. Battery life is terrible, so I usually keep it plugged in. Since I only use it at home, that's not a big deal for me. The original 4GB RAM caused lag, so I upgraded to a 16GB card for about $60, giving me 20GB total (4GB is soldered). Internal storage is only about 150GB, which is tight, so I rely on cloud storage and an external hard drive. Not sure if internal storage can be upgraded. Games run decently; I've mostly played lightweight titles like Stardew Valley, Ib, and other pixel games. Heavier games like Left 4 Dead 2, Morrowind, Genshin Impact, and Fable Anniversary work on medium settings, but I'm not sure about newer graphics-intensive games. I also play Second Life with medium graphics, but it lags a lot in crowded areas—probably due to Wi-Fi. I haven't tried Ethernet yet. Overall, it's a decent laptop for the price. Upgrade the RAM and it gets even better. Internal storage might be upgradable too; if not, get an external hard drive. I might eventually buy an eGPU for more demanding games since I still like this laptop and don't want to replace it.