How fast? VERY fast !Why it is so fast.
Naturally, the CPU (processor) plays a big role. It's a downgraded version of Intel's latest iCore processors, carrying the graphics on the CPU chip, which makes for longer lasting machines (motherboard won't heat up as much and eventually die) and produces better graphics than the older generation systems that had imbedded graphics.
This machine can play "Need for Speed Shift" at low settings, whereas normal laptops with imbedded graphics, simply can't.
4 gigs of ram.
That's more than 99% of the general populus will ever use. Windows 7 can operate with 1 gig, works very well with 2 gigs and 3 or 4 gigs is more than one normally needs.
320 gig hard drive
is an average size these days but this one is unique in that it is much faster than the average 5400 rpm laptop hard drive. I can't say for sure if it is the actual model of hard drive that makes it faster, or if it is the quality of components on the motherboard, or maybe even some new technology.
One thing I do know for sure is that its benchmarks for sequential read and write speeds are in the upper 80's, which is close to the performance of most 7200 rpm drives.
Other.
The machine has 4 USB ports, one that doubles as an eSata port, has HDMI, and VGA out.
That's fairly standard these days but some lower priced laptops only have 3 USB ports.
It has a finger print reader which will be handy for some folks, has no bluetooth which could be handy but not a deal breaker for most and has a very good webcam for low lit conditions. It's not very high resolution and some folks might consider too low for them, but for me it's fine and the brightness is a huge plus.
In short, this is an average laptop with average build and average connections.
Where it excels is that it is VERY fast.
It's not that I need speed so much, it's that I can't stand slow machines that keep me waiting.
This machine does NOT keep me waiting and is quite astounding for its price range.
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