Question 1

Does this model come with an external dvd drive?

Accepted Answer

No it doesn't, it is touch screen however unlike the model that does come with an external dvd drive. As little as I use the touch screen now, I thought it would be wise to future proof myself, especially with the small price difference.  I bought this external drive to go with it.

ASUS USB 2.0 Black External Slim CD/DVD Writer Model SDRW-08D2S-U

Question 2

can i get instead of 1 tb hdd and 8 ssd  
i would like to change to 256 ssd and 1 tb flash strage?

Accepted Answer

The y50 laptop doesn't have the physical space for both a 256 gb ssd and another hard drive (such as a 1 TB magnetic drive).  Some Y50s are sold with 256gb ssds, but will not include the additional 1tb of storage.  1 tb flash storage would have to be both external and expensive.

You could experiment with swapping in something like a Western Digital DualDrive, but it would be expensive and complicated, and would void the warranty on the Y50.

The MSI G60 ghost series (also sold on newegg) can accomodate both drives, is thinner, and has a nicer screen.  However, the laptop is flimsier, has louder cooling fans, bad speakers, and is more expensive than the Y50.

I found the hybrid 8gb ssd/1 tb magnetic drive to be a good compromise for price, performance, and the construction of the Y50 is pretty solid.  It boots into windows much faster than a normal 5400 rpm 1tb drive.  There are boot speed tests on youtube that confirm this.  However, it's not as responsive as a true ssd.  Choices, choices...

Question 3

I too would like to know if this laptop has a backlit keyboard?

Accepted Answer

Hello,

Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question.  The specifications of the item will be updated shortly. We thank you for brining this to our attention.

Thank you, 
Newegg Support

Question 4

Can I order this down graded to Win 7 Pro?

Accepted Answer

You will have to buy a Win 7 Pro key separately and reinstall the OS using Windows 7. This laptop comes equipped with an OEM version of Windows 8.1, where the product key is embedded into the BIOS, and therefore will not need a key when reinstalling Windows 8.1.

Question 5

The Specification on the Lenovo Y50 59413538 does not say 64 bit Windows. It's implied by the ability to address 16 GB of RAM. Am I missing something or is the omission an oversight? 
Jul 28, 2014

Accepted Answer

The Product Specifications state that it uses Windows 8.1 as its operating system.

Question 6

Is the keyboard back lit like the non touch model?

Accepted Answer

The Specification on the Lenovo Y50 59413538 does not say 64 bit Windows.  It's implied by the ability to address 16 GB of RAM.  Am I missing something or is the omission an oversight?

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