A:AnswerNo, Internet Explorer runs on the Windows operating system, but not on the Chrome operating system. Chromebooks use Chrome as their operating system, not Windows.
A:AnswerAs long as you are updated to the latest version of the OS with PlayStore installed, you can run Minecraft PE and many other Android apps on the ASUS Chromebook. However, unless your daughter also needs the Chromebook for school or other reasons that would require a keyboard, I would recommend getting an Android tablet instead. One that will run Minecraft adequately can be had in the $100 range. If your daughter does need a device that can function like a laptop, the ASUS chromebooks are great.
A:AnswerYou cannot install the Windows version of Microsoft Office on a Chromebook, but you can use Office Online, which has most of the core functionality of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others.
A:AnswerSound is about like a typical laptop; small speakers aiming the wrong direction. Sort of reminds me of a flat screen. Sound is not its strength. I purchased a Bose Soundlink Color Blue Tooth Speaker. Beautiful sound for music or movies!
A:AnswerYou can play games that run in the browser or install games from the Chrome Web Store and Google Play Store. For most simple games, there is minimal lag as long as you are on a good Internet connection. On the other hand, the types of games you might play on a higher-end gaming PC will generally not run as well on a Chromebook Flip, if they are available at all.
A:AnswerNo, you cannot install Open Office natively on a Chromebook. Google Docs, which functions in a very similar way (and offer a suite of Docs for Word Processing, Sheets for spreadsheets, and Slides as a Power Point alternative) runs natively, automatically backs files up to your Google Drive, and can be set up to be run offline (with updates sync'ing to your Google Drive when you get online.) You also can run Microsoft Office's free online suite which functions very similarly. Also, apps like Google Keep, Pocket, and Microsoft OneNote can be integrated with the Chromebook to save your various notes and to clip/link online articles you may want to come back to for reference at a later time.
A:AnswerBetter to get a Windows based laptop or desktop for basic gaming, as most games run on the Windows operating system, not the Chrome operating system (which is what Chromebooks run).
A:AnswerNo. For that use case you really want something with an active stylus. Not sure their is software for this to do what you want, but they'd be signing with their finger. We are all getting used to that with finger terminals at every store we visit, but it isn't very professional.
