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  • QuestionDoes this (Flex 15.6) have 1 or 2 SSD slots? I see the Ion 15.6" GB has 2 SSD slots...

    Asked by njweb.

    • Answer It only has 1 SSD slot, the 15.6" version at least. I just got done upgrading the 512 GB SSD to a 2 TB SSD and it's an even better laptop now! I'd assume the 13" has the same amount of slots. The Ion must have a different motherboard. The Ion only has 1 of 2 RAM slots soldered in as well so you can stick in another RAM stick if you want to.

      Answered by Ryan

  • QuestionWhat comes in a box? 15" model

    Asked by YanaUnova.

    • Answer A US power charger that has a USB-C plugin instead of the usual AC adapter comes in the box. You also get an S-pen removal tool with a couple extra tips, a USB-A to USB-C adapter and an eject tool for accessing the SDcard tray. The USA version of this laptop apparently doesn't come with the HDMI to USB-C adapter or the white wireless mouse like the Korean version does, which kinda made me sad. Still a beautiful 2 in 1 notebook.

      Answered by Ryan

  • QuestionIs the RAM upgradeable on this model or is it soldered to the motherboard?

    Asked by NetEngineer.

    • Answer soldered

      Answered by woody

  • QuestionCan you play the PC version of Call of Duty Modern Warfare on something like this?

    Asked by garrison36.

    • Answer You can but it will be at low graphics. This laptop does not have a dedicated GPU and uses the graphics built into the CPU. You can add an external GPU to boost performance but if your looking for a laptop for gaming this isn't really the one you would want.

      Answered by CrazyITMan

  • QuestionCan Flex SSD upgraded later or when you buy?

    Asked by Bruce.

    • Answer The NVME SSD can be upgraded after you purchase it by opening up the laptop. I'm going to upgrade my 15" Flex's SSD to a 2 TB SSD from the 512 GB SSD that came with it.

      Answered by Ryan

  • QuestionDoes it have USB ports or just the thunderbolt ports?

    Asked by Arianna.

    • Answer This just has 2 Thunderbolt ports and 1 regular USB-C port and does not have any "standard" USB-A ports. It does come with 1 USB-A to USB-C adapter in the box when you buy it, so that helps. You will need to purchase more adapters or be mindful to get other devices or cables that use USB-C connectors in the future. USB-C is the new standard so more and more devices will be ditching the old "standard" USB-A ports especially to keep new laptops slim.

      Answered by Ryan

  • QuestionWhat are others getting for battery life? All updates installed (windows and Samsung Update), 50% screen brightness and "Better Battery" mode, only surfing the web I am getting 5 hours.

    Asked by JM.

    • Answer I don't have the device, but I have heard that if you go though the installation process for all of the initial updates it is supposed to perform better. You can try updating the operating system, BIOS and any apps from the Windows 10 store your have installed on your machine. This should improve the sound quality and some other things on it as well. I have heard people are getting around 10 or so hours, so hopefully that should help at least a bit. The advertised 20 hours for the 13 inch model and 19 hours for the 15 inch version are likely when they are idle since other manufacturers often do the same thing. Another thing you can try is turning off location services and Bluetooth in addition to decreasing the brightness of the screen. These features are known to consume battery life quickly, especially on touch screen laptops. Good luck.

      Answered by MadMonkey

  • QuestionCan you download apps and play games like you can on the tab s6 tablet?

    Asked by Doug.

    • Answer Yes you can download apps and games but this runs Windows rather than Android. There is the Microsoft store and you can install anything else that you normally can on a Windows machine. This won't be able to play high end games as it has on board graphics but the same would apply to a tablet as well.

      Answered by Ryan

  • QuestionHow much it costs to upgrade to 2TB SSD lot for this laptop using bestbuy?

    Asked by Samg.

    • Answer If you get a Samsung solid state drive and manually insert it into the device it might cost you around $200-250 from what I see available online. There are Samsung drives that are less than or equal to 2TB of storage on Best Buy's website. This is assuming you follow the instructions of a video tutorial on YouTube and install the component yourself, thus saving some time and money in the process. Good luck.

      Answered by Samjoko

  • QuestionDoes this laptop have the Wireless Power Share capability so you charge your phone, earbuds, watch, etc.?

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer Yes the track pad is a wireless charger you turn it on through settings and place items on it. I have used all items you mentioned all work fine charging

      Answered by Peridon85

  • QuestionI just purchased this lap top and the fan is so loud since start up. Is it supposed to be this way? Drives me crazy

    Asked by Tosh.

    • Answer No. This is not normal. I have purchased two of these laptops and both of them are so quiet. I do not hear the fan at all. Take it back.

      Answered by SusanM

  • QuestionIs there any limitations on external cd/dvd rw on this?

    Asked by Jen.

    • Answer This 2-in-1 laptop does work with an external CD/DVD/Blu-Ray player. Here is what you will need: - LG Blu-Ray Rewritter - 2 USB A (normal USB port/plug) to USB C adapters The rewritter can be bought at BestBuy without much searching and the needed adapters are also available on BestBuy's website as well. The rewritter will take two USB ports on the laptop, so that is why you will need more than one adapter to convert signals from one form of USB to another. There is only one USB A to USB C adapter in the box, so it will not be sufficient for the job. Try the silver USB adapters by J5 Create. They will function properly, but remember to install the necessary software to operate the video player which will be included with the rewritter before you try it.

      Answered by Kumiho

  • QuestionDoes this model have HDMI?

    Asked by HDMI.

    • Answer No and yes. Though there are no HDMI ports on the actual device, you can get a USB C to HDMI adaptor for that purpose. It should perform as intended, so there is a way that the laptop can function in that manner.

      Answered by Kumiho

  • QuestionHow good is the palm rejection on this device? I am curious about the stylus and how it interacts with the screen.

    Asked by BlueDragon.

    • Answer I do have some difficulty with palm rejection, but mostly on the edges since the trackpad is large. The pad is quick to turn on and off, so there is always that option if using the touchscreen more (or external mouse). The stylus interacts well and allows precise placements. The soft tip does contact the screen, but shouldnt scratch. Comes with 2 spare tips of different colors. Overall, love the machine. Quick. Not big 3d gaming capability, but crisp and clear and bright.

      Answered by TechRev

  • QuestionCould I install chrome or Google play store on this

    Asked by Anne.

    • Answer Yes, you can install the Chrome web browser onto the laptop since it uses Windows 10 Home edition as its operating system, but I doubt you can put Play Store apps onto it since it is not an Android tablet. However, you can login to your Google account and access your email as well as stream your movies and shows from there if that is what you want to do. You might be able to more from there as well, and I think there is a way to simulate an Android environment within Windows 10 using some type of software. So you might be able to utilize Android apps in this fashion on the device. Good luck.

      Answered by MysteryMeat

  • QuestionI absolutely do not (!) want Alexa on any device I own. Can it be completely uninstalled?

    Asked by PeterK1000.

    • Answer Yes, just go to add or remove programs, find Alexa and Uninstall. Great laptop but the way.

      Answered by Joseph

  • QuestionHello, Just opened the Best Buy Credit Card, however, it says that this specific laptop is soldout, when will you have more available so I can buy it. Thank You!

    Asked by JorgeCalmo.

    • Answer Who knows when they will have more new ones in stock. If you keep an eye on the site, there are "open box" laptops available sometimes and at the time of this writing there is an open box one available for about $100 cheaper. You can try your luck with one of those or you can order directly from Samsung but you can't use your Best Buy credit card. Samsung has their own financing that you could apply for.

      Answered by Ryan

  • QuestionWindows home 64bit or 32 bit?

    Asked by Buck.

    • Answer It comes with Windows 10 Home 64 bit.

      Answered by Ryan

  • QuestionDoes it ship with a Window 10 PRO version?

    Asked by SGuest.

    • Answer No, it ships with Home, but you can easily upgrade it for a fee. I believe it was $80 the last time I looked.

      Answered by Bryan

  • QuestionIs this compatible with any external dvd

    Asked by Lara.

    • Answer This device works with external optical drives (rewritters) and handles CDs, DVDs, and even Blu-Ray discs. Check out the external LG Blu-Ray Rewritter on BestBuy's website. It uses two USB ports to function though, so you will need two USB A to USB C adapters for it to run properly.

      Answered by Kumiho