This laptop comes stripped down and very basic no frills. The screen quality is good enough but the battery life is terrible. Expect about 2 to 2 1/2 hours with normal usage. The battery also drains down even when the machine is turned off. Shutting it down overnight and turning it back on in the morning expect the battery to drain about 50 to 60 percent. The keyboard is not backlit and can not connect another monitor.