A:AnswerYou are living in the past. For the form factor, they need that space for drives and internals. If you need a cd/dvd drive - get an external one and plug it into the USB port.
A:AnswerIt does, but not just any pen. I purchased the suggested option at Best Buy, Bamboo Ink and it was not compatible. After researching capabilities and needs, discovered that the Dell Active Pen is necessary to utilize this feature.