A:AnswerWe have similar computers without touchscreen, but not this exact configuration, sorry. And yes, typically touchscreen will add to the price overall.
A:AnswerBecause the battery is not as accessible as they've been in the past, we recommend consulting with a computer technician or HP Support directly to assist you with a battery replacement.
A:AnswerBattery life is depended on the power mode you have it set to. The power mode is a slider button that allows you to adjust the power consumption of the battery. I myself have gotten a couple of hours of use on the "Best performance" setting. But this will depend on what you are running. Watching videos or playing video games will drain the battery quicker than typing up a letter and such.
A:AnswerUnfortunately this laptop is not optimized for Windows Ink. While it has a touchscreen in the display, this laptop is not designed to be used for design/notetaking with Windows Ink.
A:AnswerNo. Even though there is a slot for a 2.5" drive, the sata connections are missing. I spent over an hour with hp and they told me that it is standard for this laptop, because it did not come with a 2.5" drive to begin with.