can u install windows apps from the internet, like a different media player or a different browser? I ask because the surface doesnt let u install app
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Yes, because it has the full Win 8 app; the Surface does not. This tablet is the equivalent of the Surface RT but cost much less.
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On macs it is best to install apps in the "applications" folder in the boot drive. Some apps insist on being there to run. If you make the G-drive external your boot drive, no problem. A work around would be to create an alias on the external drive that points to the app residing in the applications folder on your boot drive. I don't know how it works on the Windows operating system.
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No, unfortunately this model has less features then the higher priced models and there is no web browser app standard with the system. When I purchased the unit, I went to the app screen and tried to find one for download, but there were none available.
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Correct. You can install Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, World of Warcraft, or any other memory and performance intensive program, game, or software. Anything windows, although like Mr. Reed said, since it is running windows home premium, you might not be able to run programs made back in the day for windows xp or older, but you can always upgrade your operating system later, up to windows 7 professional for $70, and gain the ability to run all of those xp or older programs. But yeah, just look at this tablet as a VERY portable desktop.
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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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Unfortunately, I don't know. I bought it for my surface tablet, and there is a cd inside that installs the program for the product. However, I don't have a cd pore in it, and I haven't tried the web site installation yet. I think you can try it, and if it won't work, you can return it.
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Yes you can add apps and the tablet is wireless. But the computer is so slow you can't enjoy either of these features. Don't buy this junk.
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Thanks.Yes, like Chinedu said, this is a very portable 'desktop'. Not a tablet in the context of iPad and the like.And being able to install any Windows app is impressive, meaning you can do anything you can do on your desktop (well almost). Only problem how to install something like Office or photoshop, with no optical drive.
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You can play the android games offline but not the windows games. As far as steam goes, on your pc make sure you meet the minimum requirements to stream if it does you can add almost any program from your pc, including steam, to the unsupported games and stream to the Shield.
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You can download games from the Windows 8 app store, but I'm not sure what games specifically. I bought the think pad as a gift.
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Hi. You can not install any software, but you can use Office web apps. http://office.microsoft.com/en-in/web-apps/Thanks.
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Not enough info about Windows 8, atm. But at first glance, I want this because I want to be able to access normal Windows 7 programs. For Windows 8, it appears that the tablet form (ARM) needs a special version of the app and these won't be necessarily the same as their x86/x64 counterparts.So, yeah...I think I'll save up for the Samsung. It has pretty much everything I need.
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The only games or programs you can use have to come from the Chrome Store. You would have to search the Chrome Store to see if it's available.
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Since the surface uses apps you would need to download the apps for the games you play and then link them to your FB account.
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It didn't come with a disk or anything, if that's what you mean. I just put it in the USB port and I think it did install something, but it doesn't have it's own special program or anything; my files just go into Windows Media Player.
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Yes, "whatsapp" is available on the windows marketplace. So you will be able to install it.
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Unfortunately, the computer comes with free trials for Microsoft & some other software. My wife & I bought & downloaded it through Microsoft directly. It runs great on the computer !