lenovo G570 (43348PU) Notebook Intel Core i5 2430M(2.40GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory DDR3 1333 750GB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW Intel HD Graphics 3000

Pros: Fast machine. Processor and RAM both over 7 on WEI, and graphics scores surprisingly high.

I like the keyboard feel - kind of perky keys. Screen is good looking. Long battery life - best of all the laptops I've set up over the years. 4GB RAM, Win7 Home Premium 64bit. Wireless is easy to configure.

Cons: RAM is one stick of 4GB. I replaced with 2x2GB and read and write speed went up 50%.

Webcam is low-res. Be aware if this is a priority for you - you might want to buy an external one.

Other Thoughts: I bought it on sale at $499, and wish I had bought a couple more. I imagine it will be a long time before this laptop seems too old and slow!

Pros: 750GB HD
Core I5 CPU
Its lenovo

Cons: None that I have found, the laptop is now in the customers hands and he has not had any problems with it yet.

Other Thoughts: Ordered for a customer, wanted the lenovo brand, at a good price. This laptop fit what he needed to a T and runs very well. Very little bloat ware to deal with.

Pros: Great value for the included hardware; minimal bloatware from Lenovo; build quality seems sturdy; display is quite nice; spacious keyboard; USB port layout is well thought out (one next to the power input for a mouse, the other three together for multi-plug devices)

Cons: Not really a con for me since I don't plan on using it, but the webcam is only 0.3MP and obviously looks it. Keyboard layout is different, but not bad, will just take some getting used to.

Other Thoughts: I bought this laptop to replace an ancient Dell and couldn't be happier with it so far.

Pros: Great value! I continue to be amazed at how inexpensive PC hardware has become.

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: There is nothing wrong with the keyboard. If you find it behaving erratically, it's because the sides of your hands are touching the touchpad. Disable tap-to-click to fix this.

Pros: This is very nice computer for the money. Definitely in love with the processor.

Cons: The keyboard is very freaky. Seems to be built for some one who pecks and doesn't type. Does some weird things when you try to type on it.