Not sure if its an issue with HP, or MS, but I'd really like to buy a computer that doesn't require me to connect it up with my MS accounts, email, and identity.  This was meant to be a gift and I don't want my account information infiltrating all aspects of what is essentially just a isolated machine.  Will likely return ASAP.Oh, and they tell you you can remove account associations on this laptop.  That is either a mistake or a lie.  When you follow the instructions to remove account association, NOTHING happens, that computer (non-touch screen by the way) never forgets your personal account association, and makes it impossible to set up as a gift to give to another.  Weird and creepy: HP & MS.