I'm a current college senior, and this laptop is by far the best that I have used in terms of accessibility, ease of use, and overall speed. The touch screen is an absolute essential for presentations and I can flip through my notes pretty easily. I started using the Microsoft Surface 3 a little over a year ago, and the laptop's durability is really great --battery lasts forever and sometimes I go days without having to charge it. It's also really light, which makes it great for carrying in and out of a backpack or taking to a cafe.The one downside I would say is that sometimes the charger does get loose and will come out (its a magnetic-based insert) versus the traditional round insert. Apart from that, this is a great laptop to use and have. Would recommend!