
Carry your work as you travel with this Acer Chromebook laptop computer. It's powered by an Intel Celeron processor with 4GB of RAM so programs run smoothly, and it has 32GB of flash storage to hold plenty of files. This Acer Chromebook laptop computer has an 11.6-inch screen for clear, sharp graphic images.
A: I decided to go ahead and buy this Chromebook so I thought I might as well answer my own question in case anyone else would like to know. Yes, it does have Dual Band Wireless-AC (2.4GHz & 5GHz) which is great news. The 5GHz band is considerably less congested which gives you less interference from other wireless sources. The 2.4GHz band is is commonly used by other wireless networks as well as cordless phones, garage door openers and even microwave ovens which can greatly interfere with a 2.4GHz wireless network. In my neighborhood there are no other WiFi networks using the 5GHz band to cause interfere with my WiFi network.
Q: Is it possible to install Microsoft Office on this device?
A: Yes. "Microsoft likes to trumpet how Chromebooks don’t have the full desktop version of Microsoft Office, and that’s true. But unless you’re an accountant, you probably don’t need all those fancy features. Microsoft offers a completely free web-based version of Office called Office Online, complete with Word Online, Excel Online, and PowerPoint Online. Microsoft even makes these apps available in the Chrome Web Store. These web apps aren’t just for Chromebook users, though. Windows users could use Office Online to get an official Microsoft Office experience for free, and they let desktop Linux users use an official version of Microsoft Office without hacking around in Wine, too." - are review from PCworld.com
A: I've watch Netflix and Hulu on it. As well as other video sources.
Q: Can you expand the memory through an SD card or other means?
A: Yes you can. There is a port on the left hand side for a standard size SD Card or you could use a MicroSD to SD Card adapter.
Q: Does this have access to google playstore?
A: It does according to Google: https://sites.google.com/a/chromium.org/dev/chromium-os/chrome-os-systems-supporting-android-apps
A: I would choose a more powerful Windows laptop. The software choices for Chromebooks are much more limited, and the graphics power is adequate, but not much more. Chromebooks are more suited for web-based usage.
Q: Candace computer be used like a tablet? Is there a 360 hinge?
A: Yes, this laptop has a flex hinge and can be used like a tablet, it has a touch screen display.
Q: Does this come with Word on it, or is there a way to download it?
A: Chromebooks don't work like Windows computers: in general you don't download apps. Instead, you access them via the Internet. Word is no exception. So, you will be able to use Word on this computer, and it is free.