I have had this guitar for several year now and never had a problem with it.
It is sturdy and well constructed. The fretboard is slightly wider than I would have expected (I was expecting the same characteristic thin necks as their basses) but that is not a problem.
The sound is really good for the price range, I have actually only ever owned two electrics (a Squier Strat and this) and I must say that while they are different beasts, I prefer the sound of this guitar. This guitar is pretty much aimed at the rock and metal end of the market, but that is not to say it can't be used to play most styles.
Feature-wise it's a pretty standard guitar, it has a tremolo bar, I don't use it much. It detunes the guitar, though not as much as on the Squier (personally I don't think there's any point using a tremolo bar unless you have a Floyd Rose).
Overall a great guitar for either beginners or intermediate players.