First out of the box I got the notebook from any angle considered, but no complaints found no shapeless touchpad, no crooked BD drive.
no dents, scratches or the like, could be read as already here. The speaker worked and are working properly, the sound is very good for a notebook.
The notebook is really very quiet, start really fast, it's very pleasant to sit on it and at least to write a small review.
Windows 8 is really very unusual for me, my previous laptop was a Sony Vaio 2006 with Windows XP.
The new touchpad has some of the same functions as a smartphone, so wipe, zoom, rotate ... are the same hand movements. But the first steps (eg preferred browser and wallpapers to set up etc.) folded before.
He must, of course, to "prove" in everyday use, but the first impression is really good.
Those who wish to establish a very noble DTR notebook, this should include in any case the short list.