Pros - Very fast, loads of storage space, the dv2420us is actually a 200gb hard drive albeit running at 4200RPM. Light weight, flexible, included webcam is a plus. Bluetooth & WiFi works extremely well. Light Scribe is an added touchCons - Not a gaming notebook..graphics card is low-end, gets very hot if used on lap, included battery is only about 1-1.5 hrs long. Windows Vista takes an incredible amount of time to boot, I clocked 4 minutes on a start-up.Baseline - If you are looking for a notebook for school/office work/home/multimedia you get a great deal here. I avert my startup problems with Vista by putting the computer in hibernate mode and at the push of the power button, then it starts up in about 20 seconds. Also as with most electronics nowadays, this notebook runs hot. Use the notebook on a desk or if you have to use it on your lap, put it on a book so it gets good ventilation or it becomes very hot and sluggish.