MS Office: While the netbook does nt have any optical drives, how can someone install additional software like ms office etc (except through download from internet)?
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You can use a exterior cd drive through the usb port, and that will work just the same as if you had the cd in your laptop or desktop.
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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.
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Yes, it supports Microsoft Office, but there is no CD/DVD drive. You would need an external DVD
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No. No cd/DVD drive. Most programs have online drivers so i haven't missed having a physical drive.
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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.
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You can install software from the internet is you purchased a download of the software, but if you want to install via a CD, you can purchase this drive to do so. My daughter has been using this drive and loves it.
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No it doesnt. Its more in the form of a netbook... Who needs CD/DVDs anymore?
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You can buy software online and download it. Even when I got a good price on Office 2007 on CD it also came with a key to download it. But I bought an external drive anyway to watch DVD's.
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Yes, it has a DVD/CD read/write drive and no, no MS Office products are included.
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Yes. You can install programs like any other computer with a thumb drive, external DVD drive, or by downloading them. I installed Rosetta stone from DVD and Microsoft office pro 2013 by downloading them.
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I just received my Netbook and I am not really a "computer whiz", so I'm not sure what all the talk is about the rebate or DVD drive. What do I need to do to take advantage of the offer? Also, does upgrading to 2gb have anything to do with the speed of the computer or just additional memory?
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Can I use this cd/dvd drive to install software such as Office to an Aser netbook?
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In addition to the installation software, there is some CyberLink software (Power2Go, PowerBackup, LabelPrint, YouCam, PowerDVD Downloader), a 60 day trial of Norton Internet Security, and a user manual for the drive included. I didn't (and usually don't) use any of the included software with this sort of device except what is necessary for installation and use. The installation software is intended for a Windows computer.
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I know that on my netbook the OS installation resides on a small partition on the end of the hard drive. I'm sure that it is the same for this device.
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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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MS Office is readily available as a third party product and is fairly simple to install. It can be purchased with media kit or usually quite a bit cheaper as a download.
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no CD drive. i installed my programs via USB thumbdrive from a different computer. i downloaded cd to a thumb drive then downloaded them to netbook. hope this helps.