can you load apps from thewindows app store on it?
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I don't think you can, however I haven't tried. Also, this computer does not support windows 8 so the likelihood of installing apps may be a problem. Hope this helps.
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You would have to install Windows 8 on it yourself in order for Windows Apps to work. From what I've experienced, most of these LifeBooks come installed with XP or Vista, so you'd have to upgrade the OS.
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Likely if you put Windows 8 on it. However, it does come with Windows 7, or Vista even. Installing Windows 8 on it is no problem, and provides a speed benefit.
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Let me update this from my previous post. There is an app that allows you to install a trial version, but it is not already installed.
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I would look at the site of any app you would want and check the versions of windows it supports. Spotify doesn't officially list it but a community as uploaded it to the app store. The look and feel is a bit different but still does the same things. I would advise upgrading the device when you get it before installing any apps.
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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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Yes, you just need to enable Unknown Sources in Settings so you can install apps that didn't come from the Play Store.
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If you have not figured it out yet, Windows has an app store with a slew of great apps.
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I believe you can. You have to download the app from their chrome App Store
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Yes, it is one of the "Apps" that you can load. It also supports Hulu, Netflix, Amazon streaming and several others. It is a fine product.
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Yes you can. But it is still slow to load and has issues handling apps without freezing and crashing
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Yes. Bing Maps is preinstalled, unfortunately Google doesn't offer their maps application on the Windows store. Although you may always open google maps through a web browser
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Yes, you can but DO NOT LOAD IT ! I purchased this computer in February along with an Acer touch screen monitor. All was fine until I installed Windows 8.1 , when all hell broke loose! This update made my touch screen almost unusable , changed all my settings, froze my computer. I spent 2 days trying to fix all the problems , then phoned support , who advised uninstalling and going back to Windows 8, which I did ,with no further problems. It seems Windows 8.1 does work when it has been preloaded before purchase, but there seem to be numerous glitches in the software when installed later. DO NOT DO IT! Yes, you can but DO NOT LOAD IT ! I purchased this computer in February along with an Acer touch screen monitor. All was fine until I installed Windows 8.1 , when all hell broke loose! This update made my touch screen almost unusable , changed all my settings, froze my computer. I spent 2 days trying to fix all the problems , then phoned support , who advised uninstalling and going back to Windows 8, which I did ,with no further problems. It seems Windows 8.1 does work when it has been preloaded before purchase, but there seem to be numerous glitches in the software when installed later. DO... » Read More Yes, you can but DO NOT LOAD IT ! I purchased this computer in February along with an Acer touch screen monitor. All was fine until I installed Windows 8.1 , when all hell broke loose! This update made my touch screen almost unusable , changed all my settings, froze my computer. I spent 2 days trying to fix all the problems , then phoned support , who advised uninstalling and going back to Windows 8, which I did ,with no further problems. It seems Windows 8.1 does work when it has been preloaded before purchase, but there seem to be numerous glitches in the software when installed later. DO NOT DO IT! « Show Less
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Yes, but the OS doesn't allow apps to really use it effectively, almost the same as not having external storage at this point.
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If you buy the version with Windows RT, I do not believe that you can. The Windows RT version only runs apps that are downloaded from the Windows store and files that can be used by those apps. I believe I read somewhere that Lenovo was developing a model that runs a full version of Windows which will allow users to run 3rd party software.
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Yes you can. Google "Apple Windows Emulator" and you will find several programs.
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Windows store has a pretty good selection of apps. For example, my recent favourite is 6tag (instagram client). I usually find whatever I need, and the tile UI is nice. Fyi, I'm also Ipad user so I can compare :)
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Though you can't load full programs you can load anything that has a prepared app. I have not used Nook myself, the app does exist in the store so I would say yes.
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Yes just to the App Store and download the office apps. It will allow you to read PDFs