A:AnswerYes, you can install any version of Windows that you'd like, as long as your have the 25 digit "Product Key" required for Microsoft to authorize "Activation" of the OS. Just remember that Windows-7 will someday not be supported by Microsoft while Window-10 still has support. However, If you're not a fan of those stupid Windows-10 "tiles" and wish you could just navigate your new PC as if it had Window-7 installed, then don't even consider abandoning your Windows-10 OS for an older OS. Just use "Classic Shell" which is a free downloadable program. It gives your Windows-10 OS the RETRO look of a Windows-7 start menu in appearance and operation. >>>>>>>>>>> The following Instructions will get you started on making your Windows-10 PC "seem" like it is using the Windows-7 Operating System: .......Using any browser (Edge / Google / Internet Explorer), just type in the URL [ classicshell.net ] to download the FREE 'Classic Shell' program. Click >Download now, and then >Run. Once it's installed, Click >Start >All Programs, then locate and click > 'Classic Shell' . Now click on the selection for "Classic Start Menu Settings" and a window pops up titled "Settings for Classic Start Menu 4.3.0". At the top, click on the check mark box for "Show all settings", then locate and click the tab titled "Start Menu Style" (one of the 14 tabs just below the now checked "Show all Settings"). Three styles appear, but you want to select the last one titled "Windows 7 Style" by clicking the radio button circle next to it. Now, look back to the top for the tab titled "Skin" and click it. Select the Skin Type by opening the "Skin" drop-down menu (with a click of the arrow-down button) and select "Windows Aero" which is the selection most like Windows-7. In the options box below, I like to check the 1st three selections for ....Show user picture, ...Small icons, and ...Large font. Click OK at the bottom. Now when you click on Start, you won't have those silly tiles, because the start menu now looks like a Windows-7 Operating System is in use. >>>>>>>> Your PC is still using the latest (Win-10) OS, but will look, feel, and operate like it has Windows-7 installed. You'll still be able to operate the Start menu as it was intended (for Windows-10, with all those tiles) by clicking >Start, then >"Start Menu (Windows)" at the top of the Windows-7 looking Start Menu, just in case you want to see what you're missing. >>>>>>>> More detailed instructions for keeping your new Windows-10 operating system intact, but appear as if you are using Windows-7 can be found by typing in the following URL { laptopmag.com/articles/make-windows-10-like-windows-7 }
A:AnswerI can't even hear a fan noise unless I put my ear on the bottom of the PC, which leads me to report another bonus.... I don't feel any heat like my older laptop generated
A:AnswerSimple answer, yes it can. Long answer, it depends. Do you need to do things at a professional or recreational level? If this is for professional music and photoshopping, opt for something reviewed by professionals who have their best setups. If it is recreational, you can get by with most anything. However, you will probably be more pleased with a machine that has a little cheaper CPU (i5 or i3) and a better graphics capability (940MX or better). Go to notebookcheck.com to find out how CPU's and GPU's compare to find your perfect match. Look carefully at other specs. There is no need to get the latest and greatest networking, backlit keyboards, touchscreens, 4K video, etc, if that doesn't really help with your everyday needs.
A:AnswerIt will support any standard SATA III 2.5" laptop drive. 7mm thick will fit, I'm not sure if any thicker will fit. It can be HDD, SSHD, or SSD, but it will only support one. There is no support for M.2 PCIE type drives.
A:AnswerUp front, you really need to use one to really know for sure what will work for you. If you have the time, you can easily purchase something you think will work and then return it and shop some more. If you don't have the time, to make multiple visits and return items, do plenty of Internet research to see what professionals recommend for their rigs.
From my research, this computer will be very adept at CPU intensive tasks such as program compilation and the like. As far as video editing, I have nothing to compare directly to this configuration. From all appearances, this is the cheapest you can buy with some decent video specs. It is nowhere even close to the top of the line video editing/processing machines available by functionality, but the price beats the top items by 1/2 and less. Many of those are going to be way beyond $2,000.
Also, realize that if you need portability, you will have to make sacrifices no matter the cost. You can spend as much as this laptop and have a desktop that will suit all of your needs plus extras you may not really need but are cool to have. If you can do stuff in your room or office, you will be much happier with a desktop. If you have to go to the library or other location away from your dwelling, then you will unfortunately have to deal with many hassles with limited power or need for an outlet nearby, heat, noise, reduced visibility, space, etc.
Hope that helps.
