A:Answer Yes, it’s better than a laptop if you mostly use it for school or office docs. This machine turns on fast, and doesn’t lag like normal window operated computers do. It’s touch screen, and 15” monitor that you can view movies on. Surfing the net is a breeze, like you normally do on a laptop. It has a 720p camera, only good for video conference, not so good for recording videos or taking photos. Battery life is good, will last you through most of the day. It’s google os that updates constantly, so no worry of virus. For the price it is fair enough, considering touch screen, monitor size, and processor speed, the other brands would cost way more. Bottom line you need to ask yourself if this is for school and/or office use, if so then this machine will last you for a good amount of 5 yrs or more. If you want mostly entertainment than get a laptop.