Have a new computer with windows 8.1 and looking for office software. Have always used Microsoft. Price is good, would you recommend it to new user?
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WordPerfect has been my go-to word processor for well over 20 years and I would HIGHLY recommend its use by anyone with ANY level of expertise! As a person gains confidence and experience, they'll be diving into the wonderful world of customizing the program for their own use! And that is the very reason I've stuck with it for so long.
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It comes with a free trial of Office 365. I haven't used it. I discovered Libre Office, and it's free. You should check it out.
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No, it does not necessarily come with Office installed. I see the other two answers, but Office was not installed on the two I bought, you have to buy the office product once the trial expires. It comes with a link that allows you to download a trial or buy the product. Office 2013, which you'll need for Windows 8, is a bit pricey at $139 for a single user. Unless you need to interact with other Office users in professional relationships I'd try OpenOffice to see if you can get by before buying the Microsoft product. OpenOffice is free, it's not Microsoft Office, but it's free, it's not perfect, but it's not junk. By the way, the Lenovo 36795MU is great, perfect for tossing in the bag and using on the commute.
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The MS Office Trial version is the full-featured version that is good for the trial period. After that you will be billed the full cost of the software whatever that is if you choose to purchase it. I'm still running MS Office 2000.
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Someone downloaded 8.1 for me and had no problem, but the fact remains than Windows 8 in any form sucks. I've had it for several months now and I still hate it. I've had every version of Windows since Win. 98, and this is the only one I've hated. Getting 8.1 does help some and so I'd say it's worth doing, but the OS is just in general a total mess, IMO.
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Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (Word and Excel) which I am happy with since I have the full versions on my other computers so this works out for me. Also loaded is a unlockqble full version of Office but need to buy this.McAfeeAt least 16 Asus programs. Notables include Lifeframe3, PowerGear Hybrid, Asus Vibe, Asus WebStorage, Splendid utility .. I don't use any of these.Intel WiDiIntel AT Service Signup
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This comes with a product key, but for windows 8 operating system, does not include microsoft office. I think you may have to get pro (or consider a free alternative like open office or libre office)
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I have Microsoft Office 2007 and installed it to this computer. It works great and I have been using it for about 2 months without issues with that software.
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No, I had to order & download Microsoft Office 365. There is a "trial" version but it is very limited.
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Trial version of Office. I think it includes MS Works without any extra charge.
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IMO the 1000HE will fit your needs. Recognize that MS Office is not included, so you will have to compromise and use Star Office, unless you have the ability to add Office on your own. As long as you are using Word 2003 or earlier, Star Office is a viable solution. As to buyers remorse, so far the device has met and exceeded my expectations, considering its price-point compared to "competing" netbooks. While 9 hours of battery time seems like a far-fetched claim, I'm perfectly happy with the 7 hours or so I seem to be getting. My only criticism has been the sound quality from the speakers. Turning on the Dolby helps, but at best the audio is mediocre.
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Win 8 is preloaded. Then you have the app store where you can choose your own apps. Most of the standard ones are free. It does not have Office Suite on it or for free. Some dvd apps are free and some you pay. It is pretty much like aquiring phone apps. There were about 15-20 apps on it already, like a music jam session, cool paint program that includes textures, puzzles, etc. Going to the app store is super simple, and the apps load incredibly fast. This way of getting programs on the machine was so much nicer in that you get what you,want, and not someone else's choices clogging up the works. I have added maybe 30 more apps without paying a cent except for Office Suite, which costs. Gradually, by approaching.g it as my Droid phone, I am beginning to love the Win 8. However, there are productivity moments when I will switch it to standard desktop until I get the whole thing down. Amazon doesn't load anything or switch your stuff. They just send it in the box.
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Don't know what your question is exactly, but I added Office 2013 for Home and School for about $100 and it works great.
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Nope. No Microsoft Office. Mine came with Windows 8, a trial of Mcaffee Antivirus, and that was about it.
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If you intend to install or use Microsoft Office, then you want the version of this product that comes with Windows 8. That version does not have Office pre-installed, but it is the correct Microsoft operating system. The Windows version costs about 60-80 more (because you are paying for a Windows license). EDIT: I see that currently, Amazon is running an MS Office ad on the same web page that shows this computer. That is misleading, because MS Office is not intended to run on the Linux operaing system. You would need a different product (such as the same device, but with Windows instead of Linux). This version has Ubuntu operating system, which is a version of Linux. Instead of Microsoft Office, you would use the (free, installed) Libre Office programs. Libre Office has a lot of capiabilities, and in most cases you can exchange documents with MS Office on another computer. Since Libre Office is also available as a free download for Windows, you can check it out with another, Windows computer.
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No, it has the usual collection of junkware. If you're strapped for cash download (free) and install Apache Open Office. It's a full office suite (word processor, spreadsheet, presentation graphics) that reads and writes all the Microsoft Office format files. I use it and recommend it. Since it's free it's worth a try.
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Hooch: For the price I paid, I did not expect it to have any software and it did not but I was given the gift by Microsoft of a free upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1. I personally do not like any one to load up my computer with what they believe I need as far as software is concerned, it means that I eventually need to delete it.