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Chromebook

2 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/chromebook.145004/

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joshiks7 Original post #1
Aug 11, 2011 at 11:31 PM
Hi,

Whats its advantage over traditional windows based systems?

Hows its software? Can we use MS offfice 2010 on it?

Is it advisable to purchase?

Hows service backup?
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #2
Aug 12, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Well, I think you are having a bit of Misconceptions on what Chromebook actually is

Read a bit here- What Is The Google Chromebook?
and here - Chromebook

There isnt any specific port o MS Office 2010 yet but If you sign up for a live.com account, you can use Microsoft Office Web Applications using your Chrome browser. Check here for more details:
Can I edit Microsoft Excel and Word documents with a Chromebook? - Chromebook Forum