A:AnswerThere is almost 10 times the storage space on the 1TB standard drive but the performance of the 128GB solid state hard drive is up to 30% faster than a standard hard drive. This includes boot up of the system, opening files and programs. If you use relatively few installed programs on a device, you can store files on an external hard drive with the solid state drive.
A:AnswerHello. 1.6 Gigahertz is only the “base” frequency. The maximum frequency with turbo boost is 3.4 Gigahertz. On average mine runs around 2.8GHz.
A:AnswerThis model is not user upgradable. A certified technician must do all of the work, so as to not void the warranty. We recommend you check with your certified technician about replacing the existing hard drive with a compatible larger version.
A:AnswerThis is a high performance system with its Intel Core i-5 processor and 8GB of RAM. It will generate heat whenever it is turned on, even at idle, this is normal. The onboard fan will maintain the proper operating temperature for the device. You will hear the fan whenever it runs, this too is normal.
A:AnswerAccording to the Best Buy web site the one free item is: Webroot Internet Security + Antivirus 2018 (3-Device) (6 Month Subscription) - Android|Windows|iOS [Digital]
A:AnswerThat will depend on the requirements and compatibility of the software. We recommend you check with the software publisher's web site for their compatibility with Windows 10 Home 64-bit operating system and the minimum/recommended hardware requirements (Is a Graphics card required, the processor speed and the minimum required system RAM and the minimum available hard drive space) to run their program, then compare those requirements to this system's configuration. This system has the quad-core/eight-thread Intel Core i5-8250U processor, with a base speed of 1.6GHz and a Turbo Boost speed of up to 3.4GHz.
A:AnswerWebroot is actually one of the most highly rated Anti Virus programs out to date. It has a VERY small footprint (low MB requirement for install and BARELY takes up any system resources) as well as has one of the best detection rates for viruses and malware. Look up some independent tests and you'll see!
A:AnswerYes, it is easy to setup, but if you have any doubts, you can have Geek Squad set it up for you at your local Best Buy store, for a nominal fee. Check with your local Best Buy for details.
A:AnswerThis model number 81F5004EUS has a configuration that has no discrete video card. Video processing within this configuration is integrated within the Intel Core i5-8250U processor. It is the Intel UHD Graphics 620 version.