A:AnswerThe are similar in performance as the Ryzen 5 is targeted against the Intel i5 . In gaming applications i is a mixed benchmark with the i5 sometimes winning and sometimes the ryzen 5 winning. They are both great CPU's.
A:AnswerYes, is a software player that can be downloaded and used on this laptop. Here is the link:
https://sivd-player.software.informer.com/
Yes this laptop can use the SD card from another source such as you mention.
A:AnswerYes, Best Buy has an electronics trade in program. You can find out more details at this link from Best Buy. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/services/best-buy-trade-in/pcmcat133600050011.c?id=pcmcat133600050011
A:AnswerThe power adapter will work in other countries. The only think you might need is an adapter for the standard US 3 prong to the specific countries you are traveling to.
A:AnswerI've bought mine a couple of weeks ago, and only work via G Suite, Excel a few hours/day. The battery is draining rather fast, and I find myself having to plug it more than I expected.
