This is a perfect device for someone who wants/needs a minimalist desktop. It boots within seconds like any other Chrome device, but if you're not familiar with anything other than a Windows machine, this is a welcome change. No need for anti-virus, etc. It's not limiting in the least, though someone moving to a Chrome device for the first time may need to make a few adjustments to how they work. However, in this day and age, when are you ever not connected to the internet? Unless you need a boatload of storage for your music library or something like that, or perhaps you need some intensive programs installed (image editing maybe?), then there really isn't a need for a full-blown desktop. Cloud apps have come a long way and even something like Only Office is a free and fantastic replacement for Microsoft Office. I really only need to print, scan, browse the net, and do word processing with a desktop, all of which can be handled via this Chromebox: printing via HP's Print for Chrome browser extension, scanning via the printer's web interface, and word processing via one of the free cloud-based office suites. It's plenty fast for what I need it for, and it not only supports Android apps but also has support for Linux apps (in the dev channel, I think). Fast, secure, small footprint on the desk, etc. I've been a Chromebook user for 4-5 years now, and now that I've got the Chromebox, my house is more or less full Chrome. No regrets so far.