| you cant realistically expect a 2.4-pound, $249 laptop to be constructed of MacBook-esque unibody aluminum but my unit does have an annoying creak in the right side of the wrist rest that makes almost constant noise while typing. Im assuming this isnt a widespread issue, but its something to look out for. It drove me nuts typing in a quiet room. |
| The trackpad is light years ahead of the terrible component that Samsung specced on the original Series 5 smoother, much larger, and far more able to capture gestures like two-finger scrolling. Its a little loud when physically clicking, but like most trackpads, you can just tap instead of clicking if you prefer. The keyboard, meanwhile, should be an easy transition for anyone whos accustomed to chiclet-style keys. | | Im not in love with the port layout: everything is on the back except for the headphone jack, which is on the left side all the way toward the back. Im regularly plugging things into my computers while Im working, and putting the ports on the rear means you need to either stand up to look at what youre doing or lower the lid. The inclusion of USB 3.0 is a nice touch overkill for a Chromebook, perhaps, but Im not going to complain. |
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