I got this to replace an old ASUS laptop that finally gave up the ghost. So far it has been great, exactly what I wanted and needed. I like having the touch-screen option, even if I don't usually use it; I like the number and variety of USB/HDMI/headphone ports; I like the processing speed (for my uses); I like having a dedicated number pad, and separate direction keys (although the later are rather small). I do miss the physical volume controls that my old laptop had.