A:AnswerWe would not be able to comment on a Non-Dell product.
However, if you're looking at this Dell laptop for your daily work/college needs, it is an excellent choice.
A:AnswerHello James! This device will meet the specifications for Illustrator & Photoshop. I recommend reaching out to the Geek Squad for additional support with ensuring this is the best option.
A:AnswerHello! This laptop does not have a SATA port. However, it does have two M.2 slots: one M.2 for SSD and one M.2 for WiFi/Bluetooth. You can find the full list of internal and external ports here as well: https://files.bbystatic.com/0QKfgRNhuwS2Efix5hE2SA%3D%3D/D4CAEB64-E410-4928-A26F-8382DCC15A78.pdf. Your max length would be a 2230.