I have bought so many of the Wal-Mart special computers, I can't count....I think ten over the years, and I can say that I have not had any more problems with them than I have had with the other ones that I bought at a premium price. With computer prices going into the toilet as fast as they do, if you are a casual computer user or are letting your kids use the computer for their homework, for goodness sake, go to Wal-Mart and grab one off the shelf. That is what I have done for years, and will continue to do. I will say that my last laptop is from Best Buy and I spent a pretty penny for it because I had a more advance purpose for it, but for the casual user, I strongly recommend going with the Wal-Mart special computer. There is no sense in toiling over spending $1500 on a computer. You won't use 80% of the memory anyway unless you take up 100,000 pictures or play video games for the rest of your life. You should be just fine, and if you are not, Wal-Mart has always been just fine with any problems we have ever had. Out of all of the computers and all of the printers we have ever purchased for my kids, grandparents, parents, etc. we have never had a problem returning the few issues we have had. Have fun guys! Enjoy sitting on the couch computing...it gets addictive!