


Q: Does it come with microsoft office?
A: No, Chrome OS offers its own Google Docs that is an online application that works just like Microsoft Word and can be saved and opened on another computer that has Word.
A: If the games are browser based then this would work perfectly. If the game needs to be installed for Windows/Mac then this won't work. Netflix and youtube would be fine. For the price this is a great buy.
Q: Will any printer work with this chromebook?
A: Only printers that are web-enabled or have a regular computer hooked up to them. I have an HP printer/scanner that I use via google cloud printing. Ironically, it is a more reliable way to use the printer than my home wifi network as I cannot assign the printer a static IP (router limitations). I end up printing using the cloud from all my devices including my windows based laptops.
A: Yes. If you got a virus, I'm shocked as I don't believe it's possible to get a virus on ChromeOS yet.
Q: ARE YOU ABLE TO USE THIS FOR ONLINE SCHOOLING?
A: I am a college professor who teaches courses online at a GA public university. Georgia public universities use a browser based program called Desire 2 Learn (D2L) for both regular and online classes. D2L runs excellently on both the Samsung 303 and Acer CB3. I use Google Docs to create my syllabus and assignment documents and save it as a PDF. I can view any of these PDF's on my computer. I can also view any microsoft office documents my students submit. I use the chromebook, with HDMI out, to do my class powerpoint lectures instead of relying on the built-in windows machine in the classroom which has the distressing tendency to reboot and update in the middle of class. I recommend my students use Prezi for their presentations. The only time the Chromebook won't work is if you have to run specialized software (spss statistical packages for example) in which case you can use the computer lab.
A: To access the internet, yes, you need wi-fi connection. You can also use the computer to use the Google Docs feature off-line.
Q: Programs?
A: You can not install MS Word but it does have word processing using Google Documents. YouTube works great. Have not tried Hulu.
Q: do you need to buy any type of data plan to use the chromebook
A: This product does not require a data plan to work.