A:AnswerNo, The keypad does NOT light up. Actually the letters on the keys are hard to see in low light. But if your a proficient typist (which I am not), it should be ok.
A:AnswerI bought this model at BestBuy, and it was malfunctioning right out of the box, so I had to return it the next day. They replaced it with a new one (same model) with no problem. BestBuy only has a 14 day(+/-) return policy, but HP gives you a year - so be sure to register it on day 1.
A:AnswerCam, thank you for your question about this HP laptop! It will not work with complex software as it lacks the dedicated graphics card. Select Envy and Spectre systems along with HP Victus and Omen gaming laptops are equipped with those cards for software like Rhino 3D.
A:AnswerMike, thank you for your question about this HP laptop! The USB-C ports do not have the signaling rate, DisplayPort, or power delivery. The docking station will be of very limited use. The best laptops for the docking station are in the Envy and the Spectre lines, which are sold in Best Buy stores.
A:AnswerAdding more information: limited use of MS Office is available for free, and you can also get fully compatible suites from other software companies, free.
A:AnswerBookkeeping usually entails a program like Quicken, which I think requires better specs, but check the website of the software you want to run for a more definitive answer.
A:AnswerThank you for the question. The HP 15-fd0023dx can handle for basic and moderate usage, The i3-1335U processor and 8GB RAM should be sufficient for running Room EQ Wizard (REW) for basic room acoustics analysis, SPL readings, and waterfall plots. This laptop has integrated graphics, which means complex real-time 3D graphs may run a little slower compared to a high-performance workstation.
