This thing sounds awesome except for the lack of thunderbolt connection. Personally don't mind the price either because it is NOT a tablet. A tablet is a simple device that does absolutely nothing outside of menial tasks for people who don't use computers for anything important. The fact that it can also be a complete laptop is what makes this a great platform. It has a full featured ulta low voltage processor and excellent graphics due to IvyBridge. An engineer and scientist can use this. They can also use this for dictation, in the field, for presentations, and for simple data entry due to its tablet interface. When they have to do work, turn it back into a laptop and due actual work. The Ultra Low voltage processor and graphics means you can probably still use it all day, but probably have to immediately plug it in afterward unlike a tablet. Still, this is a HUGE upgrade over a tablet. Definitely worth the money but doubt it ever comes down to tablet price.