A:AnswerHi Chad. Sorry, but HP does not make any hard shell covers for these laptops. Here are the exact dimensions for the laptop to help you search for 3rd party solutions: (WxDxH) 32.4 x 22.1 x 1.87cm which is 12.76 in x 8.7 in x .74 in
A:AnswerHP answered this same question 2 weeks ago. Their answer was, "The HP Rechargeable MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen, 3J122AA, and the HP Pen, 1MR94AA#ABL, will work with this laptop."
A:AnswerMost open box units were display models. Best Buy has returned them to factory specs and tested them. Most are sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. The warranty is usually a new 1-year warranty from HP.
A:AnswerIm sorry to not be able to anwer about internal 2.5" bays but Yes it does have intel IrisXe graphics. I would suggest going in person to a Best Buy and checking out in person.