This is also a new leap for laptops. It's thinner than any laptop out there as far as I know, and when something as innovative as this comes out it will have a higher price tag. I personally wouldn't buy one because I'm not concerned enough about portability to buy one. I do think it's really cool though and I think that if the macbook air catches on, it will push other manufacturers to make thinner laptops. Also this isn't a laptop made for performance and gaming. It's meant for portability for people who travel a lot or want a really thin and light laptop.