@cienmilojos It's the only laptop I've actually had in my hands (mine or anyone else's) with headphone out, Line out, mic in, line in, and SPDIF!
...and I love that the volume can go to 150%. Yes, I know that's a Linux thing, but it drives bigger headphones better than anything else I have, and doesn't get all distorted (aside from when it's set to use the laptop speakers).