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timbo1604

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#166276 8-Mar-2015 10:09
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Does anyone know if this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=856226937 will allow me to use MS Office Online (the free basic one) on it?

I need a VERY basic, cheap tablet solely to use Hotmail and Office Online.

I Googled it but don't really understand the info about version compatibility.

Cheers :)




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Dairyxox
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  #1253207 8-Mar-2015 10:27
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Not an expert on these things but I believe the new office on android requires at least kitKat. (Andriod 4.4) but that tablet states 4.0. I wouldn't count on official updates, and 3rd party roms can be scary (potential to cause warranty issues or brick the device) if your not savvy about these things.



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  #1253211 8-Mar-2015 10:35
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No, that tablet runs android 4.03 and I doubt it will get an upgrade to 4.4 Android needed for office on a tablet. I don't know about web browser compatibility for office online. 

I would recommend a windows tablet honestly. 
Something like the nextbook 8 or nextbook 10 windows tablets are going to be a better bet.

Noel Leeming has them
So does computerlounge for cheaper

$200 for something new and designed to work with office/office online is going to be better than the crapshoot of compatibility Android is going to present. 




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  #1253215 8-Mar-2015 10:39
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Try Vultr using this link and get us both some credit:

 

http://www.vultr.com/?ref=7033587-3B




timbo1604

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  #1253238 8-Mar-2015 11:12
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Good advice, thanks folks!




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