I researched laptops for a while, but decided that it was time to buy a newer PC Desktop.  I researched for some time and added a few to my Amazon list.ALWAYS READ THE REVIEWS!  Typically, anything I am going to purchase in tech items over $25.00, I read all the reviews I can before I purchase anything Tech.  I usually see something that doesn't meet someones expectations is usually dinged with a bad review, but many times, that is because that person's expectations are too high for the price or quality they are willing to pay.In buying this PC, I expected a dinged case because I know it was used and it had a few dings.  I am more concerned on what is inside than the outside.* This PC got here in working order.* It has been refurbished probably with a larger list of testing than the original item. ( I know several people who work in Geek Squad facilities and they have to test, EVERYTHING!)  Most refurb companies test very well.* Saving on the cost of a case, power supply, case mountings can make a huge difference in the cost.* Buying the Professional addition of Windows would cost more than this PC by many vendors but it came with it.* No Bloatware was added for this PC, just what was needed.* So far, everything works.* There is always a chance that something could be knocked loose in shipping.* Before I even turn on a workstation that is new to me and It was just shipped, I open the case and reseat every connection point inside the Computer.  Unplug and replug all the power and communication cables to the Hard drive, DVD drive, reseat Memory chips, fan leads, basically any cable that can move around while shipping and therefore might be loose.  Then and only then do I turn it on.  I don't want to cause damage on the 1st boot with a loose cable.* This computer is fast.* I am not a gamer, but I have benchmarked the processor and am very happy with the results.* It came with 8GB of memory and a 1.4 terabyte harddrive.  Plenty of space to dual boot with Windows and Linux.* Graphics are fast and clear.* I am so satisfied with this computer, that I will be setting up to replace my older Dell workstation as my Work computer.  (I work as a Fortune 50 company security Analyst and I need to trust my computers functioning)So I give it a 5-star rating.  It has surpassed my expectations and will probably last me several years.