i have been using this from 3 month.....I am really satisfied by it performance.i like to say that it has all the necessary features which i want.it have Core 2 Duo processor with large 3 to 4 GB maximum "RAM" and "Hard disk" of 250 GB.it have 15.4" TFT display and also have some of the additional features like
telecom(fax/modem),fast ethernet, having integrated 1.3 megapixels, azerty keyboard,wi-fi and last but not the least it having microsoft windows vista premium home operating system. it's cost is £ 726,99.OUT of most laptops i have used in the past 2 yr. this one of the best performing laptops for the price The sound is good.The built-in speakers are decent sounding and loud.The battery is pretty average as compared to any other desktop replacement laptops.I was able to watch a 3 hr movie at my back yard and the battery still had close to 40%.Depending on usage you should get 3/5 hrs of battery life.