Question 1

does this product include the upgrade to windows 8.1?

Accepted Answer

I don't think I remember it coming with WIndows 8.1 already on there, but the 8.1 update is free so all you'd have to do is go to your update center and download it.  In fact, I think the first thing I did while setting it up was that because it notified me that 8.1 was available for download.

Question 2

iluminated keys?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does, though none of the pictures show it.  That was a real selling point for me, since I'm always on the computer in the dark.  You just press the Function (FN) key and the space bar to turn the illumination on or off.

Question 3

Does it have Bluetooth built in?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 4.0

Question 4

Can you install Microsoft Office for students prior to the shipping if I pay for the software?

Accepted Answer

I believe office 365 in included. That is the current Version of student office, You can buy a key from Microsoft at student price to use more that the free trail that is included. Microsoft will only want to verify your student Email. We are really happy with this computer. fast sleek, my wife loves it. It a knock off of the Mac Book Pro design. The battery is even internal.

Question 5

Can switch out the HDD to an SSD?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can switch it out. You will have to disassemble the laptop anyway to fix the jumpy track pad issue by covering the back of it with electrical tape anyway so you could replace the hard drive as the same time.

Question 6

Can I downgrade to w7 on this?

Accepted Answer

You should check the Lenovo site for this.  I thought the same thing because Win8 is annoying imo.  Before you do - try the classic shell google it and it will give you the win 7 experience.

Question 7

can i get it loaded with windows  8.1 instead of 8?

Accepted Answer

8.1 is a free upgrade from Microsoft.  Very easy to install it yourself.

Question 8

It shows it's marked down to $550 in the list of ultrabooks. but when I click on it, it shows 799. Is this being marked down?

Accepted Answer

When I purchased this Ultrabook there was a promotional price offered of $550.00 during the holidays.  After clicking the product the promotional price was again displayed of $550.00. I never had a discrepancy between the two navigating from page to page. If I were to choose which price was correct between the $550 and $799, I would choose the latter.

Question 9

Is  ssd  upgradable  to 256 ?

Accepted Answer

The SSD is not a traditional laptop drive, it is a chip on the motherboard.  The hard drive is upgradeable though.  A hybrid drive would be a good option

Question 10

How many cell battery is this?

Accepted Answer

6 cell lithium ion

Brand	Lenovo
Series	IdeaPad
Model	U510 (59347423)
Part Number	59347423
Color	Graphite Gray

CPU Type	Intel Core i5 3rd Gen
Processor Name	Intel Core i5-3317U

Screen Size	15.6"
Touchscreen	Non-Touch Screen
Wide Screen Support	Yes
Resolution	1366 x 768

GPU/VPU	Intel HD Graphics 4000
Video Memory	Shared system memory
Graphic Type	Integrated Card

Memory	8GB
Memory Speed	DDR3 1600
Memory Spec	4 GB x 2
Memory Slot (Total)	2
Max Memory Supported	8 GB

Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Intel Core i5 3317U (1.70GHz) 8GB RAM 750GB HDD + 24GB SSD DVDRW 15.6" Ultrabook Windows 8 64-Bit (59347423)

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Touchpad	One-piece touch pad, multi-touch
Keyboard	Full-size keyboard, 6-row, with LED backlight, recovery button Numeric keypad on right of keyboard
Webcam	Yes
Card Reader	2-in-1 reader (SD, MMC)

AC Adapter/Charger	65-watt AC Adapter
Battery	Lithium Polymer
Battery Life	Up to 6 hours.

Communications
LAN	10/100Mbps
WLAN	802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
Bluetooth	Yes

Ports
USB	2 x USB 2.0 1x USB 3.0
Video Port	1 x Mini VGA
HDMI	1 x HDMI

General
Style	Thin and Light
Type	Mainstream
Usage	Consumer

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W x D x H)	15.04" x 9.84" x 0.83"
Weight	4.85 lbs.

Item#: N82E16834313322