Does software come with? I need to buy a new computer, and I'm curious about what kind of software comes with a laptop when you buy it through Amazon? Do you have to purchase Microsoft Office separately? Does software come with? I need to buy a new computer, and I'm curious about what kind of software comes with a laptop when you buy it through Amazon? Do you have to purchase Microsoft Office... » Read More Does software come with? I need to buy a new computer, and I'm curious about what kind of software comes with a laptop when you buy it through Amazon? Do you have to purchase Microsoft Office separately? « Show Less
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D. Howard is right. I've used Open Office on my NC10 and it's great.I don't think you'll miss MS Office.Bob H
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The Samsung NC10 does not come with any MS "add-on" (like Office or Works). There's not any trial versions (i.e., bloatware) included save the McAfee Security Suite (a trial version) is included. So, what you get is just the XP "home" version (with service pack 3). If you need Office, you might want to consider the FREE Open Office software suite from Sun (www.openoffice.com). It handles all Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, etc. files beautifully. I prefer it over any MS "office-type" software product MS sells. I got very tired of my MS Word shutting itself down, losing my work in the process. Open Office does not do that and I've been using it for a long time. The Samsung NC10 does not come with any MS "add-on" (like Office or Works). There's not any trial versions (i.e., bloatware) included save the McAfee Security Suite (a trial version) is included. So, what you get is just the XP "home" version (with service pack 3). If you need Office, you might want to consider the FREE Open Office software suite from Sun (www.openoffice.com). It handles all Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, etc. files beautifully. I prefer it over any MS "office-type" software product MS sells. I got very tired of my MS Word shutting itself... » Read More The Samsung NC10 does not come with any MS "add-on" (like Office or Works). There's not any trial versions (i.e., bloatware) included save the McAfee Security Suite (a trial version) is included. So, what you get is just the XP "home" version (with service pack 3). If you need Office, you might want to consider the FREE Open Office software suite from Sun (www.openoffice.com). It handles all Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, etc. files beautifully. I prefer it over any MS "office-type" software product MS sells. I got very tired of my MS Word shutting itself down, losing my work in the process. Open Office does not do that and I've been using it for a long time. « Show Less
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It comes with windows. You will need to purchase, as I did, Microsoft office. The laptop also came with anti-virus software.
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Yes, you will have to buy and install Word, Excel, and/or any other software applications you plan to use. This PC comes with a Windows Operating System installed, but a Windows Operating System does not include Microsoft Office Applications like Word and Excel.
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No, these typically don't come with new PC's, much less refurbished ones. Microsoft Office will likely cost you more than this PC itself. There are free alternatives available to download online that work just fine though.
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The one I bought did not, but it was a used one. However, on HP's specs page for this laptop, under Productivity Tools it says: "Microsoft Office 2010: Buy Microsoft Office to activate Office software on this PC." That may mean that on a brand new laptop, there's a trial, and you would have to buy the software to keep using it.
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I don't know any computer that comes with Office suite. This does come with the trial version that is good about a month and then you have to pay to use it. That is what all that I know of come with. Some do come with Works. You would have to look at each one to see if it has it. The software package can vary from computer to computer. Of course you can always download "Open Office. It is a freeware product to compete with MS office.
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No, you have to purchase Office separately. We sent it back because the description clearly stated it comes with Office.
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These computers do not come with the Microsoft Office Suite. You need to purchase that separately.
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Yes, it comes with a trial version of Microsoft Office, which you can purchase if you like it. You might also look into OpenOffice...
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No. Some models come with a trial version of Office (Word, etc.) that expires rather soon. You will have to acquire the software on your own.
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No, Lenovo computers never include MS Office. It might come preinstalled on the computer, but it's done for your convenience only. You still need to purchase the product key to activate it.
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To give you better advise about the software included, I advise you to go to Best Buy or another computer store you trust and speak with the sales person knowledgeable of the HP All In One. It does not come with Office, which is disappointing. Sorry I couldn't give better advise. Have had my HP All In One a couple of weeks, and Love it. Windows 8 isn't so bad either. Just getting used to it.
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yes, I've always purchased HP laptops. Its easy to use and it came with windows 7, which I was use to that program and didn't have to learn a new program. You have to purchase Microsoft office separately it doesn't come preloaded with it.
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It does not come with office. It does have a free trial period after which if you want to keep it, you have to buy it.
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This laptop does not come with MS Office. I installed MS Office 2010 and it works well. This laptop should work with the adobe applications. Although it is quite rare in my opinion if there is any issue with compatibility Adobe should provide the fix.
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In the past there were differences between the DVD version and the keycard/download as far as licensing went - the latter you weren't legally able to transfer to another PC. Amazon is showing the following disclaimer for both of these products: "Update: Microsoft updated the Office 2013 license. You may now transfer the software to another computer that belongs to you, but not more than one time every 90 days (except due to hardware failure, in which case you may transfer sooner). If you transfer the software to another computer, that other computer becomes the "licensed computer." So the obvious difference seems to be that the key-card is being sold cheaper than what Amazon can provide the 'download' version for. (It's being sold by a 3rd party) Both of these options will require you to download the software from Microsoft, however.
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No, I had to purchase those extra. I bought my machine at Best Buy and I believe it was around $110 for Microsoft office. However, no computers come with this now, only a free trial period. That's because of a lawsuit that was filed against Microsoft quite a way back claiming by having these preinstalled they were creating a monopoly. You may want to look into Google Doc's, they are free and you can do your work on any computer, because they stay "in the cloud". Once you use Google doc ( at least for the powerpoint and word equivalent) you probably won't go back. Haven't tried the excel equivalent. One really nice thing about google doc's is that you can share it, and multiple people can work on the same document at the same time on different computers. Hard to explain,, but really nice to use. Good luck in your search.