I haven't found a problem with glare at all. I've seen a couple of reviews saying the fan is loud etc and I now realize you can't believe all the opinions you read. If the basic aspects of the computer appeal to you, buy it and try it out in all the environments you will use it in and then return it if it doesn't suit you at that time. I love this computer for my personal needs and it has awesome sound compared to all the other 13 inch computers I tried, great keyboard with the full-size right shift key, doesn't get hot and I hear absolutely no fan noise unless I put my ear right up to the back of the computers. So I guess it's all personal choice, but this is a great deal at the price with great performance and features.