does it come with 8.1?
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It's a Chromebox. It comes with Google's Chrome OS. I suggest more research on your part before you purchase.
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If you're asking if it has Windows 8.1, the answer is no. It uses the Chrome OS, not Windows, and is not compatible with Windows programs. You do just about everything online with your browser to create documents, surf the web, etc. I suggest you read up on what the Chrome OS is (not the Chrome browser, which is a different thing altogether).
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ASUA CHROMEBOX = comes with chrome. you need to research and find out what chromebox/chrome OS is capable of. Same goes for the people asking about "can you install ___ (program) on it?" It is basically google implemented browser based operating system that let you most, if not all of the google account related stuff : word processing via googledocs, gmail, google hangout....etc. other than the applications from google store(on line only) no, you cannot install other software. and it is not apple/MAC.
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Can you put a word processor on it? I don't want to do all my writing within google docs.
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Yes, I was able to upgrade to 8.1, It wasn't available at first but after running windows update the 8.1 upgrade appeared in the app store.
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Just Click in the Store Tab and download to 8.1 it is quick and Easy and you get the latest available possible updates Even if it did come with 8.1 from the Factory you would still need to click and update to the latest
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Yes, of course. Anyone with windows 8 can update to 8.1 for free. I love that.
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Yes, call CS and they can walk you through the steps necessary to get it working with 8.1
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Yes. Aspire came with 8.0. But then it also was manually updated to 8.1. But this was almost a year ago. So not sure if they still offer.
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No, this model comes with Windows 8.1, 64-bit. You can upgrade rather easily using the link in the System control panel. However, it may be less expensive for you to just buy a PC with 8.1 Pro pre-installed. Good luck!
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This unit comes with W8 or W8.1 depending on the manuf date. However, you are able to upgrade to W8.1 if you receive the W8 version.
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Dear Shaina, This item comes with windows 8.1. I hope this helps and have a nice day!Sincerely,Andy King
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Yes - if you purchased it with Window 8 - the upgrade to 8.1 is free. You'll see it in your Updates when it's available to upgrade.
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What I had to do to update to 8.1, was to update the 8.0 to its newest updates first. Only then did the 8.1 version become available in the store.
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Yes. But even if it has windows 8, the device should prompt you upgrade to 8.1 for free during update. Mine has windows 8.1
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I have 8.1 and it works perfectly-no problems installing software or using scanner-mouse.
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The machine I received shipped with 8 and you then run the upgrade to 8.1 locally. Its a significant improvement. I can't say if the later released machines will ship with 8 or 8.1, but if you have a decent broadband connection you're fine.
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Hi Pamela, It doesn't have the 8.1 version of Windows included. You will still need to download the 8.1 update. Microsoft provides the updates here. Its super easy but extra work. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/update-from-windows-8-tutorial I hope that helps
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I bought the computer last September and it came with Windows 8 and not 8.1
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Yes, no probs with installation 8.1. Snapshots good... Have not tried video feature yet.. Good bang for buck so far.