Needed a computer for extended travel and a laptop just wouldn't meet the need. This is perfect for motel rooms by using the existing TV as a monitor. Added a second hard drive for dual boot, connected an Ethernet cable to the LAN port in the room and used this as a WIFI hotspot for a stronger signal and added security to my other wireless devices. Built in Bluetooth connects to easily to headphones, so now I can watch tv shows recorded on the DVR at home. For the price could not ask for more.