CD playing capacity? What other features would benefit a professional writer? null

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HP Team · Accepted Answer

Thank you for the question. The HP 15-fd0107dx does not have a CD/DVD drive. Most modern laptops do not have them because users are now streaming or downloading content. If you prefer a CD player, external models that connect via USB are very affordable. The Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM are going to make for robust performance. Note that the storage is 512GB. You can either remove that SSD and add one with more capacity, or connect an external drive if you'll want more file storage.

Answered by HP Team 9 months ago

luislast · Answer

Windows 11 PCs often come with a free trial copy of Microsoft 365, i.e., the Office Suite. You also have free, limited use of Word (and Excel and PowerPoint), via the browser, but if you need all features, you should consider a subscription, or perhaps the full featured purchase.

Answered by luislast 8 months ago

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luislast · Answer

Adding more information: Besides the fact that what was once relegated to optical drives (data, media) is now available through streaming, there are a number of other reasons why internal optical drives are largely unavailable, though they can still be found, mostly (but not exclusively) in "hardened" laptops that look (and weigh) like bricks and are used in construction, emergency situations, and the military. Or through the refurbished/used/ secondhand market. The reasons include:

1. Modern laptops (and desktops) are pushing to be smaller and weigh less, with many companies advertising their computers as “ultra thin” or “easily portable.” Optical drives significantly add weight (about half a pound) and bulk (12 cm. diameter).

2. Even Blu-ray discs top out at 128 GB, far below HDDs, SSDs, or pen/flash drives on a per-centimeter basis.

Should you need an optical drive, they are still available, at a modest cost, as external, portable units. If you need a laptop with an integrated optical drive, look elsewhere.

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