This came just as I was about to purchase a new laptop for business purposes only so I decided to give this one a shot and see how it would do for what I needed which would be writing books/programs/etc.., webinars or YouTube videos, coaching calls via video/skype, creating podcasts, social media, then for my other business I needed to keep track of inventory, create flyers/printing, keep records, tax information, etc... and these are about the only things this computer would ever be used for.Of course I had to go get a monitor to try it out because it does not come with one and my original PC was an all in one unit, no biggie there because a monitor is an easy find and once I had it all set up I found it to be positively perfect for my work and I found it comparable to my Acer when it was new several years ago in several ways as far as performance goes and while it doesn't replace my need for a laptop I will still use it for business purposes in my home office and retire my Acer to just be a household computer for the Grandkids & my Mom to play games on because I do trust this one to suit my needs perfectly and I have transferred my files already.Maybe I am just used to my cranky old computer but to me I think it's fast and runs smoothly. I don't need the speed of gaming computers but I do need something that will make video and audio without any lag and it did a great job there. I hooked a Hub up to it to accommodate all of my essentials because aside from gaming keyboard/mouse I have cameras, headphones, Yeti, etc.. and with a full load it did great, the last time I did that with my old computer I nearly blew it up and fried a port so I am very pleased with how it handles a load of devices. Also, it handles wireless printing beautifully and I LOVE the small compact size because if I need to transport it to my work office for whatever reason like I sometimes have to do with my Acer it is very compact and takes up very little space and is easier to transport. It's everything I could need in a PC and more and I HIGHLY recommend it.For the size, the function, the convenience, and ease of use I am giving it the rare 5 stars even though I think the price is a bit high for a machine without an included monitor (maybe my old all-in-one just spoiled me?) but for what I use it for, it functions as a 5 star item. Very highly recommended for general/office use but if you are looking for a Gaming computer this would probably not be the one.*Thank you for taking the time to read my review and if it helped you make an informed decision either way about this product please let me know by taking a quick moment of your time to vote it Helpful so I can keep track of my most helpful reviews. I hope you have a wonderful shopping experience!*