A:AnswerI have not used it, but there is a sticker on the laptop that says "Support Active Pen" next to the Intel i5 sticker, so it should work. A stylus is NOT included.
A:AnswerI prefer the smaller screen that makes it more portable. If the specs are the same except screen size, it comes down to your personal preference.
A:AnswerIf I turn the keyboard backlight off and the battery is full... I can get up to three days of use in 3-4 hour increments after work, turning the laptop all the way off in between use. I mainly use this laptop for emails, videos, school, and online shopping.