A:AnswerThis computer has Bluetooth, USB Ports, a normal trackpad, and a touch screen. You can use a Bluetooth mouse, a USB wired/wireless mouse, the built in trackpad, or the touch screen. So yes, you can use this with a regular mouse. :)
A:AnswerThe keyboard and related surfaces are black, as is the underside, but the exterior top is kind of a textured silver "Stainless Steel" look. Might just be aluminum, but it looks more like stainless. Very nice, having come from a white plastic Sony Vaio.
A:AnswerThis laptop has a very sturdy hinge, more so than many other laptops I compared it with. It does not however fold back on itself to create a makeshift tablet like some of the others.
A:AnswerI believe they do not, but you can check on Amazon and Ebay. They might have one, but if you do decide to go with one, be sure to confirm the model number with the cover. Good luck. :)