Limited plug ins for monitors and printers, few USB spots, can't get the computer to use external speakers (the computer only uses little ones in the monitor that sound terrible) and CD drives have been eliminated. ALL this in favor of doing EVERYTHING on line. I buy a PERSONAL computer so I don't have to go on line. But it isn't all the computer. The software companies are doing the same and everyone is forcing everyone to use a smart phone whether you want one or not.
My grandson chose these to finish his Senior year in Design Engineering. His experience has been wonderful and helped tremendously in the big project the group will present to professors in April. His computer was old and since he had funds I placed in a 529, it was time to utilize this money. He appreciated so much and will certainly be an asset for years to come.