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New pavilion ultrabook, bought just a few weeks ago. I regret it already: shoddiest laptop I've had for many years.
Bought because I was able to verify good Linux support. Wasn't expecting to be unable to use it in my regular posture wiothout the trackpad going wild and sending the cursor completely out-of-control. Turns out it's only good as a desktop box, with external mouse/keyboard/monitor. So I have an ultrabook that is in reality LESS portable than the big heavy macbook pro.
I think they mean the trackpad is too close to keys and wrists to be useful. Very few drivers will fix that. Although HP sometimes do add a on/off button above the trackpad to prevent this, IMO it should not be a problem in the first place. Move the track pad, or move the keyboard or add touch screen/Leapmotion.
Nope, no windows (I'd be lost if I booted in windows - hence start by installing Linux from a USB stick).
The trackpad trouble is intermittent. Works nicely when the machine is resting on a flat table, but unfortunately my back/shoulders/neck can't sustain that posture at a laptop. Put a bit of pressure on (by resting the front of it on my chest - posture quite similar to http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18fce4vqv5c7gpng/original.png but without the big heavy accessory) and it's useless.
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