I personally really like Microsoft Office Suite, and I especially like the new features in this 2010 edition. Of course, I'm upgrading to this version on a new PC I just built using Win 7 Pro 64bit. My older version was MS Office 2002 - Word, Excel, MS Outlook, Publisher,etc. on a 32bit WinXP machine. I use these programs extensively for so many different things, even Word to make landscape and similar drawings -- features in Word that unfortunately many people don't even know it has. Excel is, in my mind, one of the best spreadsheet programs and integrates without a hitch with the other Office software and they all work well with my other photo and editing programs.
After reading many reviews, I expected to be disappointed in this newer version and anticipated a lengthy if not frustrating learning curve. But so far -- that hasn't been the case at all. The "Ribbon" is new over 2002. The location of some features I was used to are in different places. I couldn't believe, for example, that the UNDO button (which I use all the time) wasn't right up there prominently by default in the "ribbon". It wasn't. I had to add it to the Quick Bar. The picture crops are different, etc. STILL -- I don't understand all the whining in reviews about this version. It's fantastic, far better with far more features that are handy and far more customizable than 2002, and it ONLY takes a quick lookup in HELP if you're stuck finding WHERE Microsoft put the feature you want to use. Still, I found the programs to be HIGHLY INTUITIVE to use. I can't wait to really get into these programs more, but if you already know a previous version, it won't be hard. I've created over a month of various types of documents easily with only using the HELP file twice, and once upfront on the MS website to learn what the heck this "ribbon" was all about.
Also - research your options for purchase of Win7 and/or Office carefully. Which version/License Agreement do you need for your purposes? MS LICENSE agreements vary. Do you want software for 1 PC or 2. Do you want to be able to "transfer" your copy to another hard drive (called "transferable" in the License Agreement) if, for example, your hard drive dies or you step up to a solid state drive for your boot vs a 3.5" hard disk drive? Nowadays, "IT" knows, and though I adore Johnny Depp, I'm no pirate. Still -- I don't want problems trying to reinstall, for example Win7, after a hard disk change with the mighty MS telling me I can't reactivate because I purchased a one-time, one PC "Product Key" version. Do you? MS License agreements for the different purchase options can be read online on the MS website under each product, e.g. Win 7 or Office 2010.
IMPORTANT! The specific version of Office 2010 I bought comes with two disks -- the 32bit and 64bit versions of Office 2010. IF YOU DIDN'T READ ABOUT WHETHER TO INSTALL THE 32BIT OR 64BIT VERSION OF MS OFFICE 2010 but have a 64bit Win 7 PC -- then you might want to go to the Microsoft Windows Seven Forums or Knowledge Base / Support site FIRST - BEFORE assuming the 64-bit version of Office 2010 is right for you. (Who wants to intall/uninstall and reinstall Win7 or Office). Pain and time consuming. Only people with very specific needs should install MS Office 64 bit even on a Win7 64 bit PC. Why? in short, the 64bit Version of Office will NOT be compatible with many other programs you may run, and actually loses functionality with add-ons, etc. So unless your needs are specific to those specific features in the 64bit version (see the MS website/knowledge base) -- Microsoft recommends you install the 32-bit version of Office on a 64bit Win7PC. I'm very glad I read this first because I would have "assumed" the 64bit version would have been right for my Win 7 64 bit machine and there's really no warning in the product box itself, even though the 32bit would install by default unless you change it during install. After reading about both 32 and 64bit Office, I found that I acutally needed the functionality of the 32bit version, and that's what I ended up installing. Can always change later if my needs change. AS JUST ONE EXAMPLE: If you've installed the 64bit Version of Office but are having problems with your email, attachments or some people you send email to can't open your attachments -- look first to your 64 bit version as a possible cause.
Overall -- Pricey I think, but great Office programs I couldn't do without. You get what you pay for! Best total price for what I wanted was right here on Amazon!
Microsoft Office Home & Business 2010 - 2PC/1User (one desktop and one portable) (Disc Version)
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Price: 299
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About this item
New photo, video, and text effects for creating standout documents and presentations
New communication tools in Outlook 2010 to help you stay in touch and organized
Makes it easier to manage things in the office, at home, or in between
Clarify and manage your financial data with new and improved analysis tools, charts, templates and color formatting in Excel 2010.
The new Microsoft Office Backstage view replaces the traditional File menu found on previous versions of Microsoft Office.
This makes it easier to navigate tasks, as well as access and manage files.
New communication tools in Outlook 2010 to help you stay in touch and organized
Makes it easier to manage things in the office, at home, or in between
Clarify and manage your financial data with new and improved analysis tools, charts, templates and color formatting in Excel 2010.
The new Microsoft Office Backstage view replaces the traditional File menu found on previous versions of Microsoft Office.
This makes it easier to navigate tasks, as well as access and manage files.
Product information
| UPC | 777786286484 885370047707 890552690879 740617188202 |
|---|---|
| ASIN | B0036Z0NZI |
| Release date | June 15, 2010 |
| Customer Reviews |
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542 ratings
4.1 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #327 in Software (See Top 100 in Software) #4 in Word Processing (Software) #24 in Business & Office Management |
| Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.25 inches; 4.8 ounces |
| Type of item | DVD-ROM |
| Item model number | T5D-00417 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Microsoft Software |
| Date First Available | March 5, 2010 |
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