Ignoring for a moment how annoying it is to have all the key sockets located back there, it's a pretty good selection of ports: in addition to two USB openings, it has Thunderbolt and full-sized HDMI sockets, both rarities for Ultrabooks (heck, Thunderbolt ports on PCs are rare, period).

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Sure, the Devil is in the details, but as I see it, the key concern is how to ensure and insure that there are sufficient funds to back up a guarantee.

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