Lenovo IdeaPad V470

Solid keyboard and a sturdy build are two of the best attributes of the ; , and there are plenty of configuration options.

Generic design and a price that's not much different from other competing products with similar specs; lacks USB 3.0.

While you could credit the Lenovo IdeaPad V470 with being a soundly built 14-inch laptop at a reasonable price, it's not inexpensive enough or well-featured enough to avoid feeling anonymous in a laptop buyer's market.