It is the version with 256GB SSD hard drive (completely enough to me, are also still external hard drives) and i5 processor (running very fast with 8GB RAM and has not any (multi-tasking can master) task without problems) and moves to less than 10 seconds up!
Windows 8 is just how it is, but fortunately comes so soon Windows 10!
All necessary connections are available, for the lack of optical drive, there are finally external solutions.
Battery is great! Keeps its 10 hours or even longer and is quickly recharged with the relatively slender power supply. Have been doing no appreciable heat or noise noted at the same time I find the device easy pleasant.
The (much criticized) matte display I personally find good, reflected little and the viewing angle is adequate.
My only complaint is the keyboard: For me, the keys are a bit too far apart and the pressure point, I find a bit spongy, thereby going from me, and wrong to a keystroke.