I know nothing about netbooks. Will it print to a wireless printer? I assume there isn't a dvd drive? Thanks.
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Yes, but you need to buy an external DVD drive then install the wireless printer. Another way is you may extract file from a CD or DVD driver from a computer then use and USB flash driver install the wireless printer driver in the netbook then print. This way you do not need to buy an external DVD driver.
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Of course you can do. Certainly there isnt a dvd drive; but you dont need it; just install the wireless print driver from internet or use a usb flash drive.
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Of course you can do. Certainly there isn´t a dvd drive; but you don´t need it; just install the wireless print driver from internet or use a usb flash drive.
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Zhi:Thanks for all your great explanations.Maybe S.Pachella knows how to put both the pc and netbook on the same network, but I don't. Could you explain? Linking a pc w/DVD to the netbook seems like such a perfect approach. Thx.Gayle
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No, the laptop does not have a CD /DVD drive. You are able to connect an external one to the laptop, if that helps.
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It does not have a DVD drive. There is an external drive available. Personally, I used my old iBook's drive very rarely.
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I'm not aware of any netbooks that have an optical/cd drive...they're design is too small to contain one. External CD drives are not overly expensive, but will add to the cost of a netbook (unless you already have one)....they work fine with netbooks but would not be convenient if needed in class (they'd be fine back at the dorm room or apartment). The newer netbooks will do everything you want. Since you're posting on the 1215t thread, I assume you're considering one. How much battery life do you need in class? If you can plug in, it's no problem. With wifi off and screen brightness on low, I can get 5.5+ hours run time. If you need more batter life, the 1215B or 1215P may be a better choice.
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This machine is meant for working with wireless network. Download the software or use the cd provided with the printer. Install the full driver without paperport. When asked if want to use the usb for setup, donot use the usb. Instead let the computer search for the printer and then install this printer on the computer you want to use for printing. Do this on every computer on the wireless netwrk of you want to use every computer for printing.
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Yes! Have just set it up with our Brother wireless printer, MFCJ450DW. Easily recognized and no problems. I would recommend the purchase of an external cd drive. I bought the Samsung USB 2.0 Ultra Portable External DVD Writer Model SE-218CB/RSBS which will enhance the functionality of this laptop for not much $$. VERY pleased with this laptop!
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If you have a network set up, any computer hooked up to that can print to it w/out bring directly connected. It's been a while since I've used this printer, but I don't think it's truly wireless. (It is a great printer though, I bought several for work.)
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Netbooks don't have disc drives for CDs. I bought an external drive but never use it. I usually find an ISO for anything I want to install or I make an ISO on my other computer and share it.
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Hi - The quickest way is to ultiize an external dvd/cd burner. Your netbook has a usb port to attach an external dvd/cd burner. Other than that, I suspect you could transfer the Microsoft Office files on the cd to a thumb drive and then attach to netbook.
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It is not a great printer.. I would suggest you spend a little more money and get a laser printer. I hooked up the printer using the cord the first time to get it set up. You are then supposed to be allowed to remove the cord and it would work wirelessly. I then, wirelessly, was able to connect two lap tops to the printer. However, after successfully hooking them up, they didn't work. So I had to reinstall the drivers and start over again and this time leave the cable connected to my desktop computer. So I would leave it connected. It uses up toner like crazy and I haven't made many copies at all. A lase printer has more expensive toner, but lasts a long time. It is not a great printer.. I would suggest you spend a little more money and get a laser printer. I hooked up the printer using the cord the first time to get it set up. You are then supposed to be allowed to remove the cord and it would work wirelessly. I then, wirelessly, was able to connect two lap tops to the printer. However, after successfully hooking them up, they didn't work. So I had to reinstall the drivers and start over again and this time leave the cable connected to my desktop computer. So I would leave it connected. It uses up toner like crazy and I haven't made many copies... » Read More It is not a great printer.. I would suggest you spend a little more money and get a laser printer. I hooked up the printer using the cord the first time to get it set up. You are then supposed to be allowed to remove the cord and it would work wirelessly. I then, wirelessly, was able to connect two lap tops to the printer. However, after successfully hooking them up, they didn't work. So I had to reinstall the drivers and start over again and this time leave the cable connected to my desktop computer. So I would leave it connected. It uses up toner like crazy and I haven't made many copies at all. A lase printer has more expensive toner, but lasts a long time. « Show Less
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I ended up ordering a System76 Starling netbook that is pre-loaded with Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.04 and also has the option to order an external USB optical drive with it. I assume that System76 will make sure that all the needed drivers are there and that the thing will work "out of the box." I haven't received the thing yet. I do know that USB thumb drives that I bought for my Windows PC worked with no problem on an old Toshiba laptop that I had installed Ubuntu (Feisty Fawn) on. So my guess is that if the device is connected via USB, you won't have a problem.
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The computer I got does have a DVD burner and Roxio easy cd and dvd burning software. There is a wi-fi slot but no card.I installed a wireless 802.11 broadband card which works quite well. I have made a cd and it was fairly simple. Haven't tried a dvd yet so I can't say anything about that. As best I can see it does not have dvi, mine is vga. Hope this helps.
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The lines can sometimes be a bit blurred but generally speaking a netbook will; 1) use a low powered Atom processor 2) Have a screen size of 10.1" or smaller (anything larger I would consider it to be more of an "ultraportable") 3) Run Windows XP Home or Windows 7 Starter 4) Lack any form of internal dvd drive. Because of that they're on the whole less expensive than a notebook - ideal for browsing the Internet and running basic tasks away from mains power, not so good at streaming video or playing anything other than basic games.
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Hi,The netbooks comes pre installed with WIFI. If you have WIFI at home, simply enter your WIFI password and connect easily to the web.Regards.
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I can't say for sure but this model has been out for awhile now. It is not wireless. Maybe you can connect it directly as it does have ports for connecting divices and also SD cards. Somebody else would probably help you better than I. Sorry, I only use it as a normal printer connected to my tower home PC.
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No DVD/CD drive. Should work well as a word processor. I run Media Center on it. Stream video from network attached storage and Netflicks with no performance issues.