> when put next to flashy Asus or Acer laptops Speaking of Asus, I've had no end of issues with the Asus laptop I've been using for the last 3-4 years. Decent

> when put next to flashy Asus or Acer laptops Speaking of Asus, I've had no end of issues with the Asus laptop I've been using for the last 3-4 years. Decent spec for the money, but: * audio output no longer detects external devices * I've had to replace the display twice due to it flickering/losing part of the image * multiple keys (~10) fell off the keyboard[1] * bottom case cracked when I lifted the laptop (plastic appears to have gone brittle over time) * drive/RAM access cover is held on with electrical tape, as it's broken away from the screw that should hold it in place * charger cable insulation broke where it meets the DC Jack; replacement charger is starting to do the same * trackpad occasionally isn't recognised from a cold boot * USB3 ports are flakey - the slightest nudge can cause devices to disconnect (tried with multiple devices/cables, and they're all fine on other machines) * keyboard sometimes locks into repeating the last key until I disconnect a USB device or change my keyboard layout with the mouse (probably a software issue, but I haven't managed to track it down) Combining the repairs (display, bottom case, keyboard, charger) with some upgrades (SSD, HDD, RAM, WiFi card), it's a real ship of Theseus at this point. There's not _that_ much of the original machine left. This is my first Asus machine, and I really can't say I recommend it. [1] And I didn't notice until after I'd ordered the replacement keyboard that it's not really designed to be replaced without replacing the top case (it fits between the top case and a metal shield, and they're heat staked together), so that was an interesting repair