Question 1

Can you load microsoft office 7 on the LG ChromeBase 22CV241-W?

Accepted Answer

No, the ChromeBase runs Chrome OS which is essentially Chrome.  However, you will be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote, and PowerPoint online.  It will work with your Skydrive, sorry Onedrive.  It obviously is not a full Microsoft Office product but in my experience with this device it is adequate.  I am typing on the ChromeBase now.  My colleagues have not had any difficulty opening the online documents that I save to my Chrome OS system and email to them.  I download the Word Online document to the hard drive and email using Gmail.  I hope that answers what you were looking for.

Question 2

what operating system does this have?

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The operating system is Chrome Os - NOT WINDOWS- no Windows programs will run on it. Chrome web store apps run on this computer. Think of it as a web browser, similar to a tablet.  If you use a computer 90% of the time to surf the web. then this would be a great choice

Question 3

Is this computer good for regular daily use and occasional game playing?

Accepted Answer

A Chrome OS computer is unlike a standard PC or Mac OS computer. Do your research on Chrome OS prior to purchasing a computer running it. They are perfect for light use for people that use Google services such as Google Docs, Gmail, Google Drive, etc. They do not run installable software as a traditional computer can do. Therefore, yes it is good for regular daily use (I have both a Chromebook and this Chromebase) but traditional light gaming is not possible on this machine unless you mean Facebook games, Adobe Flash games, etc. If you Google Chrome OS, you will come across Google's website describing all of the benefits of Chrome OS and I suggest that you look at that prior to your purchase. Hopefully this answers your question.

Question 4

two questions: I have an aol email address.Can I keep this aol email address?Also,I had 2 games sent to my email address.Can I download those to this computer? These are football games with 
game stats only.

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Hay James,
Well ,as for AOL email, as long as you can go to AOL's website to retrieve mail, then YES. BUT if you have to load a program to receive your AOL mail then no. I believe you can go to AOL on line  to get mail, so you should be fine. As far as your football games, even though they are for Stats, unfortunately no.

What people don't realize is the Chromebase, Chromebox and even Chromebook  JUST access the internet. In a round about way, think of it as a large tablet but it looks like a PC. Chrome has  apps and extensions in the Chrome web store . That's the extent of allowing programs. There is NO DVD player. You do get multiple USB ports but that's about it. Its great for web surfing and there are more and more apps being added each day, many of which can work offline (when you're not on the internet.). Its a GREAT machine if you understand its limits - turns off and on in seconds , no antivirus needed either. It also sync's to your PC if your also running a Chrome browser on it
Hope that helps

Question 5

Good afternoon,

is this unit a complete desk top or just a screen with a keyboard and mouse?

Thank you

Accepted Answer

Yes it is. Both a "BEAUTIFUL" monitor and the CHROME operating system all in one. REMEMBER, this is NOT a Windows machine. If you basically surf the internet and are NOT wanting to install any Windows programs then this is a fantastic all in one. It has USP ports for thumb drives, SD card readers etc. The Chrome operating system has its own store of APPS and also offers you Cloud storage and Google Docs for your word processor , etc. A printer can also be used with the unit, but it must be wireless and be compatible with google print. The Monitor can also be used with another computer. I also have a HP stream mini computer that is plugged into the monitor when I need (very rarely) a Windows computer.

Question 6

What is a good printer to get?

Accepted Answer

Printers with the Chromebase are tricky as Google's software is a bit shakey. I had the Canon mx920 hooked up and it constantly goes offline, but I can have it connect to Google Drive and print anything qued to it.

Question 7

Is this any good for gaming?  Will it be able to do screenshot and videos of the plays?

Accepted Answer

I would NOT recommend  this unit for gaming.  You can not install any Windows games.  It will play games,  but only ones in the CHROME store.  As for screensshots,  there are a number of apps that will allow screens shots,  but I don't  believe you can do videos of the plays..  It does more then just act as a browser,  but as for gaming,  I'd stick to a Windows system

Question 8

Does anyone know if this has VESA mount holes on the back?  Probably 100x100.

Accepted Answer

The LG Chromebase unit does not have mounting holes.

Question 9

Would I be able to put Quickbooks and MS Office on this computer? I know they're pretty big files.

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately no April. There is no dvd player to install any Windows based programs. Like I've told others, think of it as a large tablet. You can install Apps and extensions from the Chrome web store but that's it. If your looking to surf the web and add some apps its GREAT. Google is adding more , off line apps each day. You even have your own word processor app that saves all your info online. The Chromebase starts up and shuts down in seconds and no antivirus needed

Question 10

Would I be able to install and use Microsoft Silverlight on this? The reason I ask is that we use a vonage desktop application at work that is a must and requires silverlight.

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot install silverlight. This system is Chrome only. For me that was the only drawback, but 95% of what I do is through Chrome, so it did not deter me at all to buy this.

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