A:AnswerNo, this is a Win 10 machine. For text processing tasks the battery can last over 7 hours, maybe longer. Just be advised that this is not an upgradable laptop, it's a glorified thumb drive with a keyboard and a monitor. Al the components are soldered onto a tiny motherboard, there is nothing you can add to it.
A:AnswerThat will depend on the requirements and compatibility of the game. We recommend you check with the game's 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. Please keep in mind that this configuration is an entry level, light use system, with its Intel Celeron processor.
A:AnswerThis laptop is so limited in space that windows cannot even complete updates without a message saying there is not enough memory. Windows takes up the entirety of the hard drive and without adding anything to it there is not enough room for windows. Please do not waste your time or money on this, find something else...you will only regret the purchase of this product like I do, a birthday gift for my 79 yo Mother and sadly it cant even cover her extreme basic needs.
A:AnswerThis is an air-cooled system. 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. Be sure to keep the cooling vents clear to prevent overheating.
A:AnswerThis system has a USB port that can accept a USB compatible Flash Drive. Whether this system can read the files on the old drives will depend on whether the files are compatible with Windows 10 and if you have the proper software installed on this device to read the files on the Flash Drives.
A:AnswerThe battery within this device is not user removable. A certified technician could replace the battery if necessary. The device should not be stored with an empty battery. Charge the device before storing. With the device completely turned off, the battery should last for 60 days or more in the off position.
A:AnswerWe recommend you check with Best Buy about specific details about Open Box models. You may want to call your local store for information about Open Box models.
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.
