Looking for a laptop, I have a few questions.

[LockOnTech]

Actually I pretty much know what I want, it is the updated version of the HP stream 13. I still do not like how they kept the standard 32gb of storage as the only option, I had the older version of this it was great apart from the storage issues (I had no apps installed), if I do would I be able to attach a external hdd to run windows apps on the device. I knew it was not possible on the older version running windows 8.1, but I keep hearing conflicting report that it may or may not be possible on windows 10. Is it possible?

 

[realwarder]

It is possible now. Wasn't last year.

 

[xandros9]

It is possible now. Wasn't last year.

My testing just now indicates the functionality is limited to SD cards and not USB drives.

 

[LockOnTech]

It is possible now. Wasn't last year.

My testing just now indicates the functionality is limited to SD cards and not USB drives.

Neat, I stumbled into a thread on Windows Central on that subject. I should of searched before posting; but I am ecstatic that they finally addressed this issue. The older version I had the memory was full due to the many windows updates I had, other than that I'd use it for web service stuff; and trying to steer away from the chromebook I own.

 

[realwarder]

My testing just now indicates the functionality is limited to SD cards and not USB drives.

That's interesting insight. I guess most laptops have an SD card slot though, and that's more easy to carry than external drive.