Does software come with? I need to buy a new computer, and I'm curious about what kind of software comes with a laptop when you buy it through Amazon? Do you have to purchase Microsoft Office separately? Does software come with? I need to buy a new computer, and I'm curious about what kind of software comes with a laptop when you buy it through Amazon? Do you have to purchase Microsoft Office... » Read More Does software come with? I need to buy a new computer, and I'm curious about what kind of software comes with a laptop when you buy it through Amazon? Do you have to purchase Microsoft Office separately? « Show Less
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D. Howard is right. I've used Open Office on my NC10 and it's great.I don't think you'll miss MS Office.Bob H
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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No, it does not come with Microsoft Office Installed. Additionally, the product is no longer supported by HP. I've had a lot of problems with mine and it is just sitting collecting dust since no one supports the product anymore.
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It comes with Microsoft Office trial. You will have the option of buying Microsoft Office at the end of your trial.
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I don't know any computer that comes with Office suite. This does come with the trial version that is good about a month and then you have to pay to use it. That is what all that I know of come with. Some do come with Works. You would have to look at each one to see if it has it. The software package can vary from computer to computer. Of course you can always download "Open Office. It is a freeware product to compete with MS office.
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These computers do not come with the Microsoft Office Suite. You need to purchase that separately.
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I thought it would come with a full version of office -- but it was just a trial version. I think it should have however as it uses a tablet processor and is running windows 8, so it's probably a mistake in preloaded software.
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No, these typically don't come with new PC's, much less refurbished ones. Microsoft Office will likely cost you more than this PC itself. There are free alternatives available to download online that work just fine though.
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It does not come with office. It does have a free trial period after which if you want to keep it, you have to buy it.
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The computer comes loaded with Microsoft office products, but cannot be used until it is activated. This requires you to purchase the Microsoft version you want in order to obtain the correct key code. If it is not loaded on the computer, the key code allows you to download it from Microsoft as well. Office 2010 is a much better deal than 2013 if you can purchase a copy of it, but there are no free rides with Microsoft.
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As someone who works in retail, NO COMPUTER COMES WITH OFFICE (other then a 30 day trial). The only thing that comes with office is the RT tablets.
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I think it already comes with MS Office preinstalled, according to Lenovo specs. However, you still need to purchase a product key to activate and be able to use it.
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there is the typical trial version of office if i am not wrong, but to get the full version you have to buy a key, pretty standard for new machines. I reccomend uninstalling the trial and installing any office you have handy (or buy) i did it with office 2007 and no problems so far.
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I actually just purchased office. When I purchased the laptop it didn't come with office. The little I've used Word and Excel has been good. It didn't slow the computer down at all.
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No, this does not come with Microsoft Office. You will have to install a valid copy of MS Office. Remember that the OEM copy can be installed on upto 2 computers and the store bought copy can be installed on upto 3 computers. As for installing the DVD disk, see "Loading Programs" on the discussion below.
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In the past there were differences between the DVD version and the keycard/download as far as licensing went - the latter you weren't legally able to transfer to another PC. Amazon is showing the following disclaimer for both of these products: "Update: Microsoft updated the Office 2013 license. You may now transfer the software to another computer that belongs to you, but not more than one time every 90 days (except due to hardware failure, in which case you may transfer sooner). If you transfer the software to another computer, that other computer becomes the "licensed computer." So the obvious difference seems to be that the key-card is being sold cheaper than what Amazon can provide the 'download' version for. (It's being sold by a 3rd party) Both of these options will require you to download the software from Microsoft, however.
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The MS Office that came with your laptop is a trial version. You have to purchase MS Office in order to get a product key.
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yes, I've always purchased HP laptops. Its easy to use and it came with windows 7, which I was use to that program and didn't have to learn a new program. You have to purchase Microsoft office separately it doesn't come preloaded with it.