Encyclopedia Britannica 2009 Student & Home Edition [Old Version]

3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars | 32 ratings

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Last update: 01-06-2025


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The most complete reference source for students and adults--3 encyclopedias in one (Elementary, Student, Adult); Britannica's Ultimate Reference Suite with student features.
100,000+ authoritative and richly illustrated articles; 166,000+ Web links and biographies, dictionaries and thesauri, timelines, and interactive multimedia
Thousands of new engaging videos, photos, audio clips, magazine and Web links to keep students interested and motivated to learn
Hundreds of interactive study guides, exercises, and learning games designed to help students understand math, social studies, and science concepts; suitable for multiple grade levels
Comprehensive Homework Help--interactive lessons & "How to" documents to help students excel in school; also includes Britannica Test Prep--improve your ACT & SAT scores

Top reviews from the United States

  • Chang Guohua
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2008
    My order arrived today via a detour. When I'd first tried to order this Home and Student edition, I encountered an insoluble problem when checking out: Amazon doesn't sell software to buyers in China. I then ordered it and had it delivered to a U.S. address of one of friends. Then her husband mailed it to my office address in Beijing. And my colleague brought it to me today when he and the lovely lady came to my home for a super.

    I read reviews complaining about installation errors. My installation went fine and it works.

    Strongly recommended for those who love Britannica and want to take advantange of today's electronic technologies that make it easier than ever to use it!
  • M. David Trimmer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Encyclopedia Britannica
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2009
    This software was useless to me for the following reasons:
    1) It sucked the speed out of my computer and everything ran so very slow. I am a writer and cannot have my computer become useless also.
    2) Could NOT use the software because it timed out before any command could be acted upon.
    3) I am NOT allowed to return it to Amazon becasue they do NOT have this kind of problem listed in their reasons why I want to return it.
    This could also be a review on Amazon.
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  • M. Papaconstandinou
    3.0 out of 5 stars Caveat emptor
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2009
    I purchased the Student & Home Edition even though we had no need for the elementary through high school material even though this version was substantially more expensive. Why? Because with this version, the description of the features indicated that the purchase would include a year's free subscription to the online content whereas the deluxe version included only a six months' free subscription. Given that the annual fee for the online content was reported to be $70, I was willing to paying an additional $14 for content worth $35, e.g. an extra six months' access. So I was dismayed when, after the DVD arrived (the box in perfect condition, I might add), I immediately registered the product and proceeded to provide my contact information as part of the sign-up process for the online content. But, after providing my e-mail address, physical address, etc., on the final page, they requested a credit card number. To paraphrase, they stated, "Don't worry, we'll take really good care of your credit card number. You can cancel at any time, but if you forget, we got your number." They had a special button that displayed, "No, Thanks." You bet, no thanks. I can take better care of my credit card number, thank you. But they have my contact information as a bonus prize. So, if you feel as I do, and don't care to pass out your social security numbers, bank account numbers, etc. to be used as ransom against you, save your money, just buy what you need, and know that what you are purchasing is real with no strings attached. Had they not pulled this trick, I would have very likely renewed the subscription for the duration of my son's university stay. I was truly disappointed that a name as revered as Britannica would have stooped to such a level.
  • F. Kelly Dougherty
    2.0 out of 5 stars Buggy but no tech support site
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2008
    I have used previous versions and been pleased with them. But this 2009 edition installation has stopped twice on "installing... busansbo.ttf" and refused to continue. I can't find any "service" or "tech support" site. I suggest you continue using your previous year's version -- this one isn't ready for prime time yet.
  • Baxter
    4.0 out of 5 stars EB 2009
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2008
    Good product. Works very well on Vista. Articles are excellent. Brainstormer feature is outstanding. Atlas not as good as Encarta. It does not have as much functionality. Articles are much better than Encarta. Glad I purchased.
  • Carlos Cesar Gomez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2019
    I think is a wonderful piece of infomation
  • Douglas Robinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars student library ...
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2013
    Once again, the best reference library with all its interactive tools, ideal for all who enjoys learning at all levels of education.
  • Edward Guzman
    1.0 out of 5 stars I do like the limited information on this
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2015
    This is so misrepresented! I do like the limited information on this. Britannica is losing its reputation, at least with the CD'd, especially the student version; it is deceiving. They just lost a costumer.

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