So I bought this because every new laptop out there has no optical or DVD drive.  And I wanted to run my already existing MS Office 2007 suite which I got from a Microsoft employee when I was a teacher.  I don't think Microsoft needs anymore of my money for over the air software updates or purchases.  It would be nice to have an HDMI output to hook up another monitor.  But that'll most likely be my next laptop purchase.  Overall good value until better laptops which depreciate like cars come to the market at this price point.