Does this have any preinstalled bloatware?
1040839
Nope! It only has Google apps -like Google Hangouts, maps, Chrome, Drive, their full "Play" suite. Outside of that, there are no additional apps, no carrier-specific features. And the ones Google apps that do come w/it can be disabled.
790883
None that l can find. They have installed tons of other widgets and apps though. A good and bad thing.
2129170
No, but it did have another software installed and my daughter is able to use it to do her reports for school.
2234309
No, but it has the OpenOffice installed, which includes programs similar to the Microsoft Office suite such as word processor, spreadsheet, database manager, and for presentations and slideshows. Although these programs are of a different format, they are easy to use if you would care to explore them.
1015851
This does unit does not come with Microsoft Office pre-installed. It does come with a free 30 day trial.
2232200
No, no software included. Once you install a DVD player that plays Blu-Ray discs it shows up and works. Confusing but what isn't when it comes to Microsoft?
260699
No, all software is pre-loaded. Happy with mine. Using Windows8 without touchscreen capability.
1711542
Yes i bought it two days back and saw that amazon instant app was installed there. I am not sure if it came pre-installed but I remember that it asked for software update when i launched it first time.
878623
Well Windows 8 is preinstalled, and of course a bunch of Samsung bloatware comes with that. Nothing really useful, I ended up deleting the vast majority of the stock apps/programs.
719052
Yes, mine came with several software programs that I hadn't been exposed to in the past. Programs like Evernote, ClearFi photo, ClearFi media, Cyberlink expresso media are some new ones. Plus the option for installing some very useful standard one, like Skype and Webcam software. I would think that each new series of laptops probably has it's own set of software though.
9723
Not pre-loaded, you would have to buy Windows 7 separately and do a downgrade install.
566742
No. In addition to that, This unit has not had an update to its software since I purchased it.
1161417
no unless the product description indicates it's installed. I found an alternative to MS office with a search for "free MS Office download"
31749
Yes, mine did ( I purchased 3 units), and it was free in each case. you have to download as an upgrade through menu. I haven't purchased one in the last 6 mos though.
660767
It comes with the usual preloaded software. The trial version of Microsoft Office that needs activated with a key code, the typical gaming applications, some media software (which I haven't used), and the tiles of Windows 8 provide news, weather, a pretty decent calendar, your email, basically a Windows 8 phone but on a pc. As far as finding it with Windows 7, I don't know if its available but you could check Asus' site which might help you out. Hope this helps...
110599
No, it's an unformatted drive with no software loaded. You will need your own software to load.
296838
I bought this as a gift so I'm not sure if it came with any software. Sorry