This replaced an 11 year old HP laptop. I am thrilled to have a computer that can handle multi-track audio production without seizing up. It is ready to go in about 20 seconds after powering on. Really appreciate so many USB ports.One thing I would change is the WiFi adapter - it is only 2.4g compatible. And the DVD drive is not really necessary in this day and age. I'd rather have a built in multi card reader, but for ~$180, I'm extremely happy so far.