My grandson loves this laptop.  I did my researchfor an eight year old boy, this laptop is second to none.  Roman (my grandson) is a typical boy, gets dirty, plays hard, not very careful with electronics.The Dell 3190 is Military Grade and its keeping right up with him.I asked him if he takes it outside with him does heworry about it being stolen, his response was, "Nana please the laptop goes with me to the bathroom.  Don't worry its always with me"  I'mconvinced he is happy with it and so am I.You won't be disappointed.  Get it for the child inyour life. Oh and adults can use it too.