Pros
- Above average battery life
- Battery-saving backlight toggle
Cons
- Mediocre keyboard
- Mousepad buttons awkward for big hands
Bottom Line
The R500 is one of the lightest notebooks with its screen size that we've tested, but its overly flexible screen worries us.
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