EDIT:  I just had to replace the power cord yet again.  There really is a faulty design to the charger/cord.  It's being discussed on Microsoft forums at length.  This time I bought a cheap knock off cord.  Spend a hundred bucks for a replacement and it literally broke (and smoked/sparked) again.ORIGINAL REVIEW:I read the online reviews and looked to see what CNET and PC Mag were saying.  The reviews were decent and the price was better than the Surface Pro.  Initially I was disappointed by a few things.  A year later here are my continued dislikes.  I don't like the power cord magnet.  It looked like trouble and it just broke after a year. 100 DOLLARS to replace a cord!!!!!  Additionally, I don't like the way the keys feel.  They are definitely cheap plastic and get stuck sometimes.  The battery life is so-so.  The touch screen works well.  Finally, I find the the computer to be noisy at times, but other people in my family hear that audio and they think it is great.  I think the felt key board cover that surrounds the keys is going to look really dirty so I work hard to keep it clean.  I think I would spend the extra money for the Surface Pro with a detachable screen.