The HP Pavilion G series is available in several colours. My parents bought me the red one for Christmas as my flat is all red and black. Visually it is very good, the screen size is perfect for watching films and working, and the keyboard is large enough for the those of us with chunkier fingers. I'm not all that technical so I can't use all the correct terms, but the running speed on this laptop is great. My previous laptop was only 2 years old but this one is so much faster. The basic software is ample for your daily needs. The laptop is quite light (obviously not as light as a netbook) but its slim design makes it manageable for travel. Setting up my laptop was quick and easy, and the few games which were free entertained my neice for hours. I prefer Windows over Mac and other operators, but I suppose it is to your individual taste. The battery life on this laptop is fantastic, I can go about 4-5 hours of using the internet without it dying, obviously a lot longer if I am not doing so much on it. I am yet to find any problems with this laptop, however I will update my review once I do.