A:Answer Yes, this is a very good laptop for basic uses (email, web/internet surfing, word processing, spreadsheets, light gaming). It costs $150 less than the next model up in Dell's line. Use your $150 savings to buy Best Buy's 3 year $90 "fix it or replace it" in-store warranty (good at ANY Best Buy store) for wonderful peace of mind while in high school or college, especially if you go away from home to college. And spend the other $60 you save on whatever you want!