I am looking for a new laptop that happens to also be a tablet. Can I use iTunes, watch movies, surf the web, and do all my academic stuff on here?
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Helix is powerful enough to handle all the programs at the same time. Since it has an i7 processor, its very capable and can function just like a regular Laptop.
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Absolutely. It's a great laptop and you can write, draw, take notes, listen to music and watch movies as well as Netflix and Amazon plus on it. You will need an adapter if you connect to a television as it has Dvi connection not HDMI. The only bad thing about this device is the trackbpad which ia poorly designed. But its touch screen and it also has a little nubbin on the keyboard to control the cursor so its still usable.
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I am not a tablet user, so I have not had many opportunities to test the tablet as such, but the Helix, working as a tablet, keeps all laptop functionality, so it will definitely run any software or application available. It is the largest tablet on the market, though a little heavier than most, and the stylus is a big help when using the HD resolution. Some years after its launch, it is still a powerhouse of a machine.
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Yes. The Helix is a laptop pc that works as a tablet when the screen is detached. Only consideration I can think of is how much storage capacity you need as the maximum offered is 256 GB of which about 180 GB is available so you may need to use some form of external storage depending on your requirements.I would also add this model is a steal at its current price. You could spend the same amount on a top of the line iPad and not have anywhere near the capability the Helix has.
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Yes. This computer already have iTunes and office 365. This is primarily a laptop with the tablet function.
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Absolutely. The screen quality is great, and I've spent many a time watching Netflix and using the Internet. And I used it mainly for school so it's great for taking notes in whatever way is most comfortable for you (keyboard, touch screen.) it runs on windows which uses the market place but you can just download iTunes.
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Yes you surely can. This laptop is a Thinkpad and has all the specifications of a regular laptop. Windows 8 has a different feel tho as compared to an android tablet and needs a getting used to. There is also a new updated model for Helix. I would suggest checking that out first also. But after all the searching. I find Helix as the best tablet pc out there.
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Yes. This is a full blown Windows computer. You can do anything the processor grade allows. The lower grade processor model processor might be best for demanding applications (depending on what "all my academic stuff" means), but any of these will do the basic stuff you mention. The i7 version I have handles my demanding work applications (translation memory, voice recognition, etc. running simultaneously).
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Probably but you really wouldn't gain much performance. I'd suggest getting an iPad 2(they're relatively cheap) or the new asus laptops. N150 was slow then and it is certainly lacking in speed now compared to other, better offerings
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Yes. You can download many free aps and use the tablet like you do any other computer. I love this tablet...I will order 2 more to give as gifts..Dan
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no, apple is different from microsoft computers/laptop. this apple is the old edition and is not compatible with technology today. it's really slow, so doing homework on this laptop is not a good idea and because it is apple, it can't be updated like how microsoft computers/laptops
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Yes, easily. I love it for my I-pad! It's perfect for viewing online recipes, streaming music, or internet searching while in the kitchen.
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I am a newbie with technology too but I sent you a link to Daisy, she is the go-to lady for anything you need to know. She will answer direct questions or you can go through and read all of her posts & save them. If you follow all of her directions, you pretty much have all laptop capabilities, from saving music,files, transferring, special very useful apps (all free too). Hope this helps! 1,386 postsSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1-Inch, Wi-Fi)5.0 out of 5 stars Samsung Tab 2 10.1 WiFi - Very Detailed Review On The Many Excellent Features Of This Tablet., November 12, 2012By Daisy S "Daisy S" (Hot Springs, AR) I am a newbie with technology too but I sent you a link to Daisy, she is the go-to lady for anything you need to know. She will answer direct questions or you can go through and read all of her posts & save them. If you follow all of her directions, you pretty much have all laptop capabilities, from saving music,files, transferring, special very useful apps (all free too). Hope this helps! 1,386 postsSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1-Inch, Wi-Fi)5.0 out of 5 stars Samsung Tab 2 10.1 WiFi - Very Detailed Review On The Many Excellent Features Of This Tablet., November 12, 2012By... » Read More I am a newbie with technology too but I sent you a link to Daisy, she is the go-to lady for anything you need to know. She will answer direct questions or you can go through and read all of her posts & save them. If you follow all of her directions, you pretty much have all laptop capabilities, from saving music,files, transferring, special very useful apps (all free too). Hope this helps! 1,386 postsSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1-Inch, Wi-Fi)5.0 out of 5 stars Samsung Tab 2 10.1 WiFi - Very Detailed Review On The Many Excellent Features Of This Tablet., November 12, 2012By Daisy S "Daisy S" (Hot Springs, AR) « Show Less
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With any new device, there is a learning curve. I use my tablet mostly for reading books; however I also do email, Twitter, internet searches, almost anything I would use a laptop for. While it may not have all the features of a more expensive model, with a little patience, I have learned to do a lot with this less expensive model. Be patient, it isn't that difficult.
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Honestly, I dont thnk you will be able to do much of anything with it. The one I had I had to return because it constantly crashed with the most basic programs. It would freez up 2 or 3 Times a day just running simple programs from the internet.
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You can if your tablet works. I regretfully bought 2 of these tablets and one never was able to get on the internet and one is able but takes a very long time to load.
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I really like the laptop I have. The tablet it better to travel with and has the built in camera and video. The tablet hasn't replaced the laptop...at least yet.
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Daniel, you can't use it without a computer, the tablet itself acts like a second monitor with touch capabilities.Hope this helps
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The laptop isn't what I originally expected, I mean it works but it reminds me more of a big tablet with a keyboard. There are times where it can take a while to load and it's difficult to copy and paste things. I guess I'm trying to say what are you going to use it for. If the child is going to use a flashdrive to listen to music or watch movies on there, it ca work. But I worry that researching and doing hw may not be the best of things to use it for, hope I could help ^_^
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This is a tablet PC unlike android operating system tablets. So there aren't a lot of apps made to work well with it. You can however use it like a laptop with keyboard and mouse, which allows you to connect to printers and use it like a computer. Is it worth the money? For me it was no. I would rather a tablet like google nexus 10.
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no there is no app that you can download to help the computer out. This is an older computer that only has one processor so when watching youtube or hulu will not really work out for you. You cannot upgrade this computer to that level either. This computer is good for just searching the web or writing a paper for work or school. The technology just isn't there for this computer. If you want something that can do what you want you will have to get a macbook, macbook pro, or even a macbook air. I have a macbook pro which will do everything that you want. You will just have to spend more money or get something like a toshiba or hp. They are less money but not in my opinion on the level as a macbook
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@E - thanks. So many things coming out at once, I just wanted to be sure I would waste my time if it operated like an iPad. I love my ASUS Notebook G50VT and want to expand my options.
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Nope- sorry! I use mine at home and it is great replacement for your old computer but is not a tablet or even close.
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Yes you can.But your laptop must have SD reader (normally all new Apple laptops have it)