I'm a huge fan of HP and more a fan of buying refurbished over new.I bought this computer for my wife, which she uses daily.After 8 months of constant use, with or without the battery, she is very happy with this laptop.The only issue that I have, is that there is no webcam.It says "optional" when you go to purchase it, but no "option" to select with a webcam.For under $200 it's still well worth it, however, and I'm looking to buy a second one for myselffor when I travel (as soon as the seller lets me know I'll be getting one with a webcam for sure...."