Windows RT is not windows 8. Itunes nor any other programs can even be installed on this device. only windows store applications. Why would I want?
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For ever thing I need it for it works fine I can get on the net with it work on office documents using Microsoft Office and it has outlook which i use for mail and calendar. You are right about it not running any application that are not in the store. If it had Access Database that would even be better.
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Legacy desktop applications like iTunes cannot be installed, however a complete version of Office is provided in the desktop for free and updated to new versions automatically. Most applications have a version available in Windows Store and only installing store apps ensures that the PC always works perfectly and does not slow down over time due to browser toolbars and other junk software being installed
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The RT version of the Win8 OS is limited, and has been essentially left in the dust by developers. You cannot run any browser but MS IE, that is the one big problem, for me. But at the closeout price, of under $300, it was worth it. If you are looking for a "better" pad and/or tablet, more of the latest apps, or simply despise IE, then the Pro 2 will be better.
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I am sorry, but I return the tablet back. RT version of windows is very bad.
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no. it is Windows 8 non-RT. the processor in the Acer are X86 based (dual core Atoms)
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No, the only downloads available have to come from the Windows store. You can go to any web site you please, but apps must be Windows 8 apps from the store.
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Its full Windows, not windows RT. And BTW, I've upgraded to Windows 8.1 with no issues.
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Your not the first person to ask that, I have tried everything and windows 8 just won't let you use the software. Looks like I will have to contact microsoft.
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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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There is a version of Office for the Surface RT, (not surprisingly) called Office RT. It is a version which was prepared specifically for that class of devices. I believe that it runs only on Windows RT, however.
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Not on Windows 8.1 RT at this time. However, if you have another laptop or desktop computer in the house, you can easily access it from this Surface tablet.
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Just buy version 9 and you will be able to run any windows and Mac version. They probably are but no reason to get this version if you have the latest Apple iOS or wanting windows 8.0 support.
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Actually is i dont know or try to do that, but windows 8 is just like windows 7 with different "start menu" design . And most of apps are now copatible with w8Also it can be install win 7 because the system requirment is enough for that.
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yeah. The system is win8 which is different with win8 rt. the rt cannot run the normal windows software. But this one could. Nothing different with normal PC.
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Window 8 then there is a free 3 hour upgrade to Win 8.1. It works way better and has better shortcuts to apps and system functions. Hope that helped.
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Check with Displaylink, it would be good if they were working on it. I have the W8 tablet from Dell on order; should be possible to support RT but a driver will be required. Bill
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Windows RT is not windows 8.1.So, You have to go to the Windows store and install Blockworld. The free version is all you need. The developer of Minecraft continues to snub the RT platform, so Blockworld is a competing version. A lot of people like it.Furthermore, The Surface has "lite" versions of popular X-Box games, like Halo, Need for Speed, etc. They are quite good.
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Yes, you can download the "start8" software from Stardock. But that would be dumb, just learn how to use Metro. YES. is ugly at first, but really after 2 hours is just amazing. You will forget about windows 7!