I was pretty skeptical about getting a laptop, I was worried it would be slower than a desktop and would be able to hold less. So far, I've really been impressed. I've downloaded tons of songs and stuff, and have installed a bunch of programs on it...and it still performs just as well as a desktop. I really don't have any negatives to say about it yet...other than the fact that the battery doesn't last more than a couple hours [not a big deal if you have an outlet nearby ]. Plus, the keyboard is practically silent...I love that, lol. I used to have to type really slow when it got late at night because I didn't want to wake anyone up with my constant typing...lol.