A:AnswerHi Kat, thank you for the question. This Spectre laptop is an excellent choice for your needs and more. It has a robust processor, plenty of RAM and storage, and a terrific display.
A:AnswerThank you for the question. As a custom build, yes. Please reach out to the Geek Squad for assistance in upgrading the storage. You could also step up to this one, already configured with 1TB and discrete Intel Arc A370M graphics: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-spectre-2-in-1-16-uhd-touch-screen-laptop-intel-evo-core-i7-16gb-memory-intel-arc-a370m-1tb-ssd-nightfall-black/6501269.p?skuId=6501269.
A:AnswerThe Evo platform computers like this have very fast dedicated graphics. Without knowing what the specific engineering courses require it's impossible to say for sure that it would be a requirement for this laptop.
A:AnswerThe easiest way to look this up is to check this is on the Support page through HP. You can type in the model number and then support in a search. For this particular model it has a 2.1 HDMI port which is HDCP 2.2 compliant. If it was 2.0, that might be an issue as only some are.
A:AnswerThe testing has shown that it helps improve battery life and most units that have the 12th gen processors run longer than the 11th gen. There are many variables that can also factor into this such as the programs that are being run and the settings that an individual are using. As time goes on, updates can also help fix possible issues with certain programs that might cause it to run harder or longer than it needs to or improve compatibility with other parts that might not have known issues. You can always reach out to HP Support or Intel Support if you have more questions about the processor specifically. Geek Squad can also answer questions if you are having concerns.
A:AnswerHello. Thanks for your question. There is a 30-day trial of Microsoft Office on this HP laptop, which includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. We recommend purchasing Microsoft Office with this laptop.
A:AnswerGreat question, Tyler! HP will offer a variety of options for the new Spectre 16" line, although they may not all be released at the same time or place.
