Thanks for the additional input. Maybe I should have updated with informing everyone that I already made the switch and I am very happy with the decision. I had my last knock off dell for 7 years and ran it pretty much to it's death. The new computer is doing everything we wanted the new computer for. It boots up way faster, cruises the internet fast and easy, the battery lasts a long time, and is light and portable. Now all I need to do is learn a couple more programs.