Question 1

A complaint said the unit did not have speakers but the specs say it does.  So...SPEAKERS or NOT?

Accepted Answer

I own this device and there are indeed down-firing speakers built into the underside of the laptop.

Question 2

does this machine have touch screen ?

Accepted Answer

Many laptops make both touch screen and non touch screen models. The model I bought does NOT have a touch screen.

Question 3

Is the O/S Windows 10 in S mode or not?

Accepted Answer

No its not s mode its normal windows. Not sure what version type of windows 10 but it is not the S version.

Question 4

Does this computer have a port to connect to a printer?

Accepted Answer

Laptop has 3 USB ports and 1 network port that a printer can be connected to.  In addition it has a wireless  card  for wireless printer interface.

Question 5

Which version of the MX250 is included?  There are 2 versions according to notebookcheck : "25 Watt version (1D13 device ID) and a low power version with 10 Watt TDP (1D25 device ID)"

Accepted Answer

I just received this machine (A515-54G-54QQ) and can confirm it has the 25w variant (Device ID: 10DE 1D13 - 1025 1335). According to notebookcheck the 1D13 device ID makes this the 25w version.

Question 6

What are the specs for 512GB Solid State Hard Drive ?
PCIe NVMe?

Accepted Answer

Can't recall the exact model but mine had a Samsung OEM drive.  It doesn't have the same specs as the 860 EVO or 870 EVO series but for the price it's decent.

Question 7

Is there an additional slots for extra ram?

Accepted Answer

The specs page says it has 4gb on board, and 1 slot (which has a 4gb sodimm in it already).

"Max Memory Supported : 20 GB (4 GB onboard + 16 GB x 1)"

Question 8

Is the screen on this model matte/anti-glare or shiny and reflective?

Accepted Answer

It is an anti glare panel, yes. No gloss here. The screen that came on my model (A515-54G-54QQ) had a hardware ID of CMN15F5. that specific screen is TN, has a brightness level of 220 cd/m^2 on average, and has a color gamut of 46% NTSC (64% sRGB, 48% Adobe RBG) It has a resolution of 1920x1080 and runs at 60Hz. These specs come from Panellook . com when searching for it's model number of N156HGA-EA3.

Question 9

Windows Ultimate?

Accepted Answer

It's Windows 10 Home Edition

Question 10

How does this laptop constructed? Does it use plastic tabs when you want to take it apart, or does it mainly use screws? I would consider this product if it won't fall apart after 3 tear-downs.

Accepted Answer

Back is held on with 9 screws

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