I'm taking IT courses online and got to a point where I realized my Chromebook wasn't going to work for Windows learning, so I had to get something else. I made my decision on the number of positive reviews here and I am glad I did.  I run a lot of video through it so the battery life is a bit short. To be fair, those are hard on a brand new battery also, but I usually sit next to an outlet so it can stay plugged in. The shell is in good condition with just enough chips in it to show it was once loved by someone else.  The speed on the web is great with fast results.  Overall I am really happy with this purchase.