Can you install programs on this ultrabook?
1955706
Yes! It's a standard laptop. I wouldn't recommend it being used for graphically intensive programs, but it can run pretty much anything.
1955707
What type of programs?If you have content on a flash drive or external drive then definitely yes. If it is a program downloaded from the internet or bought from the microsoft app store then definitely yes. However, if you are wondering about CDs or DVDs, then you will need to find an external disc drive in order to load them onto the computer. Hope this helps!
1955708
Yes, it's just like any normal Windows computer. There's no CD drive, though, so you have to download everything (or install via an external drive).
1955709
I have not done so yet, but see no reason why not. It would have to be in the form of flash drive, download or something like that seeing how it does not have the cd drive...This has just kind of turned into my internet machine due to the long battery life ( 4 hour average). I have just now started connecting to the internet via the ultrabooks built in bluetooth to my cell phone. Not sure yet which way the battery life will go by not using the wifi, but it is really neat to connect this way. Hope this helps...
2170181
It should, provided that the product key is valid. But why would you want to install a unsupported OS onto a new system?
1355806
yes you can install windows 7(xp no longersupported) but This laptop has room only for 32bit
1545119
Not so far. But keep it in mind: This is not an game laptop, when you buy it you are buying fast boot and ultra portability like no other laptop can offer considering price and features. If you want a gamer or high performance laptop, choose another Asus laptop with dedicated video card and more RAM(ate least 8gb). Anyway I run heavy software as Sony Vegas in this ultrabook and have not faced any problem.
518419
No sure yet. Can you buy your programs on the internet and download? Otherwise you have to buy the $80, external hard drive. Good luck.
539785
I do not know if this computer would run any version of these programs, though I seriously doubt it. I would recommend that you check with the makers of these programs to get the minimum system requirements for each program. Thank youPaulBetamacs
645316
Sure, but if you already have this machine, you might trying setting up a Win8 VM on it. That would allow you to keep your installation reasonably virgin, and minimize the risks of changing the OS and bungling it all up.
367179
No, the ram is soldered onto the motherboard. Most ultrabooks do this to allow the laptop to be as thin as possible. I would not buy anything less than 8GB with a modern computer. 4GB will certainly work, but it is not very forward looking.
849340
Yes you can. You can install any program that you would install on any PC. But don't take my word for it. Call the company. They're great to talk to.
1472337
No. For portability and due to disuse, there is really is little reason for ultrabooks to include a slot for disc media. Yes, you can attach a cd/dvd player as a peripheral via USB or HDMI that are on the keyboard base.
147896
Sure you can use the 250 gb ssd, but just make sure your ultrabook is upgradable And you can remove the harddrive
1863410
The short answer is yes. The slightly longer answer is you need need to install some essential parts and an operating system first. :^)
564377
Not quite, you'd need to install memory, hard drive (sold separately) and then the operation system. For me, Ubuntu Desktop v12 worked just fine.
1692011
Yes, but you should know how to open the laptop. Take it to the asus store, they will do it
2217871
Yes Sue, but you must be able to download program from website. This computer does not have a optical (dvd) disk drive. So programs have to be downloaded or use a flash drive.
81644
No you cannot. It is very rare to find any laptop that can be upgraded in terms of processor and/or graphics card. Only desktops have that privilege.
1902329
Adding ram to many ultrabooks is not possible because the chips are soldered to the motherboard. Check with ASUS directly to see if it is indeed possible. That being said you might very well see a nice improvement in performance.