A:AnswerI'm not sure what version comes installed (out of the box). When I first started up, it went through a series of initial set-up screens, and downloaded/installed the latest version of Chrome OS (v68 at the time) during that process. So you should have the latest version of Chrome OS once you complete the set-up process.
A:AnswerHere is a reference from MSI's forum site where someone used a utility to determine it is a panel made by AUO and the model number b156han08.0
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=303317.0
From all the tech reviewers, the consensus is that its an IPS screen. Lisa from MobileTechReview mentions IPS in her opening minute or two of her review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2FtPv7Xy-4
A:AnswerYou can utilize freeware such as Google Docs or another app from the webstore. I have found Google Docs to be more than comparable to Microsoft Word in most cases. If you do want to use Microsoft software then you can access the web app versions or online Word Application from you browser on the chromebook as well. You have a few options.
A:AnswerYes, it has a front facing camera above the screen and also a camera that faces away from you if you fold it over and are in tablet mode (It's on the keyboard.)
A:AnswerBuy a Chromecast, then cast to it with the computer. Can do it via the browser (link below) or use the native cast built into computers OS.
https://support.google.com/chromecastbuiltin/answer/6375070?hl=en
