So far so good. I have not installed Linux on the machine itself (I tend to run one or two Ubuntu VMs in VMWare), but I have not noticed any throttling as the other user mentions. The CPU does feature Intel turbo-boost like all modern Intel CPU's and seems to be working as intended. My only gripe is that the webcam is on the bottom of the screen. Its not very.. flattering.. as it looks up at your face.