I bought this to set up as a Linux general-purpose desktop computer, and it has worked out very well.  Going with the kit instead of one of Intel's pre-configured models allowed me to pick my drives and RAM to suit my needs.  Ubuntu 18 installed without any glitches, and I was up and running quickly.  I could have put together a somewhat more powerful computer for the same cost in a more conventional (larger) form factor, but since I'm not a gamer this little NUC has enough oomph for my purposes.  Build quality is nice, as one expects from Intel, and that's certainly worth a few extra dollars.  Some have complained about the fan noise:  It does run sometimes even during my non-CPU-intensive use, but it's not obtrusive.  I gave it 4 instead of 5 for noise only by comparison to the IMac it replaced.