2 sodimm slots for RAM upgradable to 64GB using two 32GB 3200 DDR4 sodimm. See proof of 64GB screenshot below for the HP direct 4700u which use the same chassic and MB as this one
One NVME slot
HDMI 2.0 and Displayport over usb-C for two 4K60hz outputs
This has DisplayPort 1.4 support which can support 4K display at 120 Hz. If a compatible dock is used which can take single DP 1.4 stream and divide it to 2 Display 1.2 port out using MST (Multi-Stream Transport) then you can actually run 2x4K monitor at 60 Hz resolution.
Battery life is so and so due to the weak 41wh battery: 4.5 hr of playing 4K x265 movies with screen at lowest brightness and battery saver mode using mpc-hc going from 100% to 10% battery.
11/14/20 Update:
I picked one up this morning in store at 5am (I was not able to snag one during the online sale). USB C PD 60w charger confirmed working. Though there are apparently some small differences in models as mine does not have back lit keyboard as some in the thread have said. The back lit keyboard is not advertised, so no big deal. Just cross your fingers and hope for one if you have one incoming.
Backlit keyboard appears to be part of certain built date, which would be indicated by the 0XX number in the middle of the serial number, 0 is 2020... XX is XXth week of the year.. If your serial number has 035 or lower then it has backlit,, 037 or higher has no backlit. We are still missing the status for the 036 ones. . Please post in the thread your built date and if you have backlit or not.
Someone mentioned that there is a connector inside for a backlight keyboard. What type of connector, or if it can be purchsed, soldered, or found something that will fit without voiding the warranty, I do not know.
Also the keyboard is apparently transparent. So if you know how to wire up some leds under your keyboard, or light up the vents, use your imagination. But make sure that it's not permanent, for warrantys sake.
So does that mean that if there's a plug for the keyboard, that the F11 key should work? - I'll have to get back to you.
U mean to tell me we cant charge it from the Type-C port?
I am able to get this laptop charged via USB C.
I believe the power watt needs to be 60 but don't quote me on this. The power indicator light may not show orange when using USB C but it did get it charged to 100%. I tried this overnight as a test run.
I believe the power watt needs to be 60 but don't quote me on this. The power indicator light may not show orange when using USB C but it did get it charged to 100%. I tried this overnight as a test run.
Wow! So it does charge using the USB C port? I thought it didn't work because the orange charge light did not come on. Interesting.
Is there a way of telling it is charged 100%? Since, I guess no white light would come on showing fully charged. liked when plugged normally. (Thanks for getting back to me on this)
Wow! So it does charge using the USB C port? I thought it didn't work because the orange charge light did not come on. Interesting.
Is there a way of telling it is charged 100%? Since, I guess no white light would come on showing fully charged. liked when plugged normally. (Thanks for getting back to me on this)
Nope. Just plug in the USB C cable with power delivery and let it charged. No orange lit or anything. It works only when the computer is off. Idk why. Maybe low PD?
Nope. Just plug in the USB C cable with power delivery and let it charged. No orange lit or anything. It works only when the computer is off. Idk why. Maybe low PD?
That's interesting. Only when computer is off, no indicator light to show charging. It's almost like they didn't intend to have it charged by the C port. Thanks for the info, I had given up on it charging by the C port, now at least I know that works.
I believe the power watt needs to be 60 but don't quote me on this. The power indicator light may not show orange when using USB C but it did get it charged to 100%. I tried this overnight as a test run.
Hey Defense,
I'm charging mine with a new, just bought, 65w power bank (using the C port) and the orange light lites just as if it was being charged with the included barrel tipped charger! Light goes white too, to show me fully charged!
You sure yours doesnt lite to show charging? You're correct on having to turn the laptop off to charge.
Hey Defense,
I'm charging mine with a new, just bought, 65w power bank (using the C port) and the orange light lites just as if it was being charged with the included barrel tipped charger! Light goes white too, to show me fully charged!
You sure yours doesnt lite to show charging? You're correct on having to turn the laptop off to charge.
That's great. Yeah mine is just different but I am not complaining.. This laptop rocks!
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I believe the power watt needs to be 60 but don't quote me on this. The power indicator light may not show orange when using USB C but it did get it charged to 100%. I tried this overnight as a test run.
I believe the power watt needs to be 60 but don't quote me on this. The power indicator light may not show orange when using USB C but it did get it charged to 100%. I tried this overnight as a test run.
Is there a way of telling it is charged 100%? Since, I guess no white light would come on showing fully charged. liked when plugged normally. (Thanks for getting back to me on this)
Is there a way of telling it is charged 100%? Since, I guess no white light would come on showing fully charged. liked when plugged normally. (Thanks for getting back to me on this)
Nope. Just plug in the USB C cable with power delivery and let it charged. No orange lit or anything. It works only when the computer is off. Idk why. Maybe low PD?
Cool.
Still no BSOD
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Correct. None ever. Mine is fully updated and on S mode too.
I rarely use this laptop thanks to iPad. Only when needed to be productive.
I believe the power watt needs to be 60 but don't quote me on this. The power indicator light may not show orange when using USB C but it did get it charged to 100%. I tried this overnight as a test run.
I'm charging mine with a new, just bought, 65w power bank (using the C port) and the orange light lites just as if it was being charged with the included barrel tipped charger! Light goes white too, to show me fully charged!
You sure yours doesnt lite to show charging? You're correct on having to turn the laptop off to charge.
I'm charging mine with a new, just bought, 65w power bank (using the C port) and the orange light lites just as if it was being charged with the included barrel tipped charger! Light goes white too, to show me fully charged!
You sure yours doesnt lite to show charging? You're correct on having to turn the laptop off to charge.
That's great. Yeah mine is just different but I am not complaining.. This laptop rocks!
I get complements on the looks of the laptop too. A few people have told me "that's a cool looking laptop". Their right!