After having my 2-year-old laptop taken irreparable damage, I got myself this piece of technology. After 2 days I can say that it was a good decision. The product is good and price-performance ratio 100%. The laptop is fast, quiet, display is good. Touch function is secondary for me, but also doing very well. Windows 8 is doing what it should. But this was not a decisive reason. Some things could be improved. But it certainly comes sometime. It is an Ultrabook and also looks good. So from me a buy recommendation. After 3 weeks and a few installed programs I'm not as happy as the rate has fallen sharply, and waiting times are no longer acceptable for so become a modern device.