A:AnswerThere are currently no hard shell cases for this model. Because different computers have different shapes and a hard case needs to fit snugly, there are just too many different shapes that would need to be made to fit all the different models.
A:AnswerIt would depend on what type of port your eGPU needs. This laptop does have a Thunderbolt 3 port which is what I would guess most eGPU's need, but you will need to double check.
A:AnswerNo it is not. You can use most USB-C docking stations with this laptop. Here is an example:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/j5create-usb-type-c-mini-docking-station/6201440.p?skuId=6201440
A:AnswerIf you need to use any AutoCad programs, you will need a laptop with a dedicated GPU. This laptop does not have a dedicated GPU. I would check the Autodesk website to see what the recommenced specs are for the software you need to use.
A:AnswerI have Visual Studio running on it daily where I do builds and deployments. Of course we always want things to be faster but I'm happy with the performance of this one so far.