This my first Aspire. I was trying it out. However, it will be my last. It works well for simple everyday tasks but I notice that its ability to process and stay optimized deteriorates much quicker than other popular brands like DELL and HP. This would be a great first laptop for a teen or younger for everyday school use. Non-technical of course.There is also a critical gotcha. And we all know how much customers love gotchas. The battery, at some point like it has on mine after 19 months, may cease to charge. You will not be able to find a replacement like you can with other popular brands. The problem is that the laptop is still in tip top shape. So, do I buy another laptop for mobile purposes? Whatever I do, I won't keep buying Acer products. I'll step back up to the name brands that I was using before.