I am confused between the 8.4 and 10.5. I plan to read on the tablet and also use the keyboard to edit word documents, excel sheets.
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I have the 8.4 I love it, I read a lot of books on it, I've watched movies & do all my emails! It is plenty big for what I like!
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I have a 10.5 inch tablet and never use it. Too big/heavy for my needs, which is wanting to hold the tablet with one hand in portrait mode for reading.
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If you're going to be reading a lot, I'd go with the 8.4. I found that the 10.5 is just too cumbersome for reading. I read a lot, so I ended up returning the 10.5 and purchased the 8.4. Very happy with it.
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I don't have any problemas with the 8.4. I read and edit documentos without problems. For me it's ok.
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Just do it:) there is nothing wrong or horribly different between 8 and 8.1. But it's also about safety. Things that were issues with 8 are fixed in 8.1. and as far as visible changes: for normal PC user they give a little more "normal" desktop experience, you can customize your tiles in more shapes and you can get the start button back. That's it. The major changes. It's just an update. Nothing bad or crazy good.
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I like 7, I have 8 on a laptop but since I do not have a touch screen on my desktop 7 is very stable and gives me NO PROBLEMS. 8 is the same but I have the touch screen, but it sure does take a little time to get used to 8.
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Yes .. definitely. The newer version of Office is more geared towards tablet use, Pen/handwriting recognition and some hand gestures
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Mine came with 8.1. The keyboard and mouse are of a decent quality and it comes with both.
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Make sure you have the 2.5 upgrade. I'm able to use it on Word 2011 and also on Pages and Nisus Writer.
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Go with the product description. That comes from the actual seller. The "10.5" is the OS that comes with standard MacBooks
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I purchased the laptop with 8.0 ,but, when 8.1 was available I downloaded it for free. 8.1 seems to be much more user-friendly.
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These unit comes with word pad which can open edit and create docs. However I do not use it as I prefer Openoffice. It also has windows journal which is real handy in tablet mode. I include the portable apps platform with over 100 portable apps for your every need. I also set the unit up with a program that gives the andriod or Ipad or W8 type interface. Very useful in tablet mode.Cheers Robeee Waza4u
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I also was contemplating on getting the 10 instead of the 8. I'm glad I picked the 8 (fits in a small purse or satchel). I haven't had a issue with reading anything. They have a read mode setting so it will automatically set the size.
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That's too bad. However, to be honest, I could care less about which version of Windows it has because I'm loading Windows 8 as soon as I get one. Here's to hoping that the keyboard/dock isn't another $150!
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I've tried AbiWord and it's really great. Doesn't make you want to write a book on the N810 but for short editing it's good enough.
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Thanks much. I bit the bullet and I just received my Intuos 4. Looking forward to it. Im starting off with Sketchbook Pro and can see how the keys will be very useful once I customize it.Thanks again for the comments.
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I am using Office Pro 2010, and it is nice and smooth, so far I have not had any multi-tasking issues, with up to 4 or 5 programs running, but screen space is limited, being only a 11" so keep that in mind.
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we have 10.6.8 on a mac book air and it works great! I hope this helps you!
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Geeze - It was $84. It had Word and Excel on it but it was 10 years old. I'd only use it for a backup or dedicate it for e-mail. The keyboard is not for typing long papers.
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The Surface has a full version of Office so you can create word documents. The struggle may come with the keyboard. I have the type cover and it's ok but the Surface's best use is for Skype, surfing, and reading. It has a USB connection so you can connect a keyboard. If you are looking for a device to publish documents you may be better off with an inexpensive laptop. I consider the Surface a toy.