I consider this to be kind of strange. I understand the need for a Windows account (Microsoft) if you are using their brand of PC. However, I'm not quite understanding the concept of a needed internet connection. Many people use their PCs to edit notes, write on offline documents, and use other offline applications. I feel like this could be a big hassle for some people, and would cause them to revert to other brands. I don't think this idea was thought through by Microsoft.