Question 1

Does this come with a 64 bit version of Windows?

Accepted Answer

It does.  I really enjoy the machine for my work (photography). My biggest problem is the touch mouse. It's a little too sensitive.

Question 2

Is this 64 bit or 32 bit?

Accepted Answer

This computer is 64 bit. And it's a great computer -- I've had it for a month or so and am growing to love it more and more.

Question 3

Is the Blue Ray Burner a dual dvd/cd burner as well?  Thanks.

Accepted Answer

I am not sure!  Little or no data included with computer!!  I looked up the part number and it looks like it does record.  Have not tried it.   I know, not much of an answer.  Sorry

Question 4

can the hybrid drive be pulled out and replaced with a different SSD (2.5 inch SATA)?

Accepted Answer

I am not sure if it can be replaced but it probably can. However, the hybrid drive is awesome by itself. I would not waste your money doing that. This hybrid drive is fast. and also larger than any ssd you could put in there.

Question 5

Is the Blueray read only or read and write ? What is the specs of it.

Accepted Answer

The drive is a BD-RE. Which Means that it is a a recordable (RE) drive. It can write to BD-RE discs.

I found the model of the Drive

Hitachi-LG HL BU10N 9.5mm SATA 6X 3D Blu-ray Burner BD-RE DL Dual Layer Bluray Writer Super Slim Internal Optical Drive

and the published Specs

BD-RE/-R (SL) 6X Speed Writing/ 6X Speed Reading
BD-RE/-R (DL) 4X Speed Writing / 6X Speed Reading
BD-ROM (SL/DL) 6X Speed Reading

I have not personally tested the published specs just looked at the hardware

Question 6

IS THE 8.1 WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM THE "PROFESSIONAL" VERSION?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I can't stand Windows 8.x, so I purchased Start8, which is a Windows 8.x GUI replacement shell. It makes Windows 8.x look and work like Windows 7.

Question 7

Can anyone tell me the dimensions of this laptop please?

Accepted Answer

height x width x depth (in mm): 32.5 x 414 x 270

in inches 1.27953 x 16.2992 x 10.6299

Question 8

does this come with dragon software?

Accepted Answer

Not that I am aware of. I have not fully explored all features about this laptop as of yet. I plan to use this laptop with my real estate business as a realtor for Coldwell Banker.

Question 9

Matte or glossy screen? How is the picture quality?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the screen is glossy.  I'd have preferred matte but the machine met every other 'wish' I wanted and the pricing was very good for how packed the laptop is.  
Picture quality is GREAT due to the 2gb dedicated video.

Question 10

newegg describes this computer with a blue ray burner and backlit keyboard, whereas another seller describes it with a DVDRW optical drive and AccuType Keyboard...which are the correct specifications?

Accepted Answer

Carol, the Lenovo ideapad Z710 has a bluray player but the burner is DVDRW.  The keyboard backlight can be toggled on/off when you hold the Function key and Space Bar down.  I believe AccuType implies the keys are slightly concave.  The Z710 keys are flat.

Brand	Lenovo
Series	IdeaPad
Model	Z710 (59406361)
Part Number	59406361
Color	Black exterior / silver interior

CPU Type	Intel Core i7 4th Gen
Processor Name	Intel Core i7-4700MQ
Core Name	Haswell
Number of Cores	Quad-core Processor

Screen Size	17.3"
Touchscreen	Non-Touch Screen
Wide Screen Support	Yes
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Display Features	Full HD (1920 x 1080) LED backlight, 300 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio

GPU/VPU	NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
Video Memory	2GB
Graphic Type	Dedicated Card

SSD	8GB
HDD	1TB
Storage Spec	1TB + 8GB Solid State Hybrid Drive (SSHD)

Lenovo IdeaPad 17.3" Intel Core i7-4700MQ 16 GB, DDR3L, 1600 MHz (2 x 8GB) Memory DDR3 1600 8GB SSD Windows 8.1 Z710 (59406361)

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Memory	16 GB, DDR3L, 1600 MHz (2 x 8GB)
Memory Speed	DDR3 1600
Memory Slot (Total)	2
Max Memory Supported	16 GB

LAN	10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN	802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0

USB	2 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0
Video Port	1 x VGA
HDMI	1 x HDMI
Audio Ports	1 stereo headphones / microphone in combo jack

Keyboard	Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard	Backlit
Webcam	720p HD
Card Reader	2-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC)

Power
Battery	4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Life	Up to 5 Hours

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W x D x H)	16.3" x 10.6" x 1.24"
Weight	6.4lbs

Item#: N82E16834313744