I am going to state this up front....I love this machine...but when I was looking at all the specs, I was so glossy eyed at the storage that I was not prepared for a machine that does not take HDMI cables.  Your only hope is to get a 16pin video cable or upgrade your video card.  I DID upgrade my card (make sure you get one that is slim)....and I am pleased as a pig in mud!I am NOT saying that anyone deceived me...I simply hadn't thought to check.My only real complaint was that I had to wait a couple days to get everything up and running while I waited for a new video card.  Seriously though, you get a lot for your money ....even when you put out more for the card!