Do you have to have internet access to use this? We have a computer with Windows XP but no internet. There are 4-5 of us wanting to study togethebe
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yes, the box version has a CD-ROM which loads onto your computer. I have used the computer version on my PC a few times and there's little difference from the internet version other than appearance. However, you will not be able to chat online with other learners, or play games online with other learners. You can still play games on the computer version. My version SEEMS to suggest that I can load up to five learners on one version, but I haven't tried. Thus a learner would logon and the program would take the learner to where he/she left off. Each learner can proceed at their own pace (I think.) Four or five learners might replace the online chat feature. Good luck!
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you need the internet. additionally,i never could get it set up without being able to hard wire it to a router before using it wirelessly. which made it useless for my situation.(no access to router, just a wireless signal.
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No, you don't need the Internet for it. However, I have to say that I've upgraded to logic Pro X. It is absolutely extraordinary. However, you do need an initial Internet connection for that.
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If you have Dell instructions, you can follow them. The Internet connection is not as straight forward
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NO, and I do not recommend that you get it. If you dont have internet all the time you are out of luck.
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Good luck. You need to get it to receive your wifi signal. It's just a bit faster than no internet at all.
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It's my understanding that you don't need the cd for PC.. just plug it in and it should work.. yes have an internet connection at the time.
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yes, but you must be connected to internet. It will not load on a computer not connected. A little hard to install but if you follow the instructions carefully it will install.
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You need the internet to fetch the files needed to run the tablet, you only will need internet while installing or updating drivers, which is not often. You can use the tablet after installing without internet ^^
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Must have modem connected to Internet.Yes they will help you. With anything.
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Michael,I do not recall having having to have the Internet connection, but I would not recommend that you spend your money on it.Bob
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Hey. I'm a college student myself and here's my two cents. Wireless internet is very much available all over pretty much any campus. From personal experience attending Boston University I can tell you that for me it is available in all classrooms, the library, and study lounges and the student Union. The one place it is not provided is in the dormitories themselves where they also discourage hosting your own wireless networks, though I have managed to stay under the radar making the network hidden which is really quite simple. The lack of an optical drive could prove somewhat inconvenient. I'd suggest getting her the special external drive Apple makes to accompany it. That would take care of installing software and importing music CDs. The only place where it'd be a very serious inconvenience would be the inability to play dvds on the move without an external drive. The iTunes rental service is pretty neat but it is still an inconvenience. I personally think that trade off is well worth the benefits of having a lighter machine however. The Mac OS could prove to be a barrier if her school uses some Windows only software. The chances are working in a group she would really just need Word, Powerpoint and Excel compatibility. Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac is a great program which plays very nicely with its Windows counterpart. A lot of specialized educational software solutions these days are browser based so operating system isn't even a problem. I have a cousin who was the proud owner of a Powerbook who made it out of law school a few years ago. She raved about her experience with it and I never heard any complaints of compatibility issues. I think a MacBook Air would be a really great and thoughtful gift. Good Luck.
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Internet is necessary. Some apps come with it. Mine crashed about 2 weeks after I got it. I'm returning it and hopefully the next one will be fine. Happy New Year!
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U have to have internet to have WiFi. If u do have internet that isn't wireless u would have to get a router to hook up to ur internet to obtain wireless internet.
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You will have no problem accessing the internet with this computer. I have been VERY pleased with every rebuilt or refurbished desktop computer purchased from Amazon sellers. In fact, one of the computers needed around 49 Microsoft updates and it took no time at all to accomplish this task. -Mark-
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You have to have access to the Internet via wi-fi or other. That's a must. And some devices aren't allowed use on air travel. I do however have it on my Wolvol and it works and downloads great.
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Yes, you can access internet. It's basically an ancient android tablet with a keyboard.