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February 2009
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The editors liked
New animations within Keynote
IPhone and iPod Touch app for Keynote
Affordable and easytouse
Compatible with Microsoft Office
Interface tweaks make commonly used features more accessible
Eyecatching presentations are even easier to make
IWork apps play well together
With added interoperability across the suite
The editors didn't like
Min specs
Mac computer with an Intel
PowerPC G5
Or PowerPC G4 (500MHz or faster) processor
512MB of RAM
1GB recommended
Approximately 1.2GB of available disk space
32MB of video memory
Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X 10.5.6 or later
QuickTime 7.5.5...
Expensive at £69
No database program included
Still no businessgrade email client
IWork.com web component doesnt support true collaboration
Abstract: Pages, the word processing program inside iWork 09, is more than a simple notepad but less complicated than a full-fledged publishing program, writes reviewer Mark Kellner. Drawing up documents like letters and brochures was impressively simple, thoug...
Innovative, graphically dazzling suite. Highly compatible with Microsoft Office documents. Canvas-style page holds multiple tables. Presentation software outclasses competitors. Great bang for the buck.
Not as feature-rich as Microsoft Office. Sample templates too elaborate for most users. No view that hides top, bottom page margins.
Apples productivity suite isnt yet a replacement for Microsoft Office for the Mac, but iWork 09 offers a terrific set of programs for light word processing and medium-to-heavy spreadsheet use. And the stellar Keynote presentation app leaves the comp...
Abstract: Apple has often chosen to release new software that seems limited, but is strong on a new way of doing things. Later, as users become accustomed to the app, evolutionary additions come, in a transparent way. That keeps the app fresh and simple, but i...
Abstract: Apple iWork is an office suite for the Mac consisting of spreadsheet, presentation, and word processing/page layout applications. The successor to AppleWorks, but without some of the same apps such as no database or drawing tools, iWork was first intro...
Commonly used features more accessible, Flashy, eyecatching presentations are even easier to make, Added interoperability across the suite
No businessgrade email client, iWork.com web component doesnt allow for true collaboration, Lacks auto save feature
Intuitive interface design and easy access to useful features make iWork the best office suite choice on the Mac. Though it lacks some of Microsoft Offices advanced options, iWork 09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right.
Commonly used features more accessible, Flashy, eye-catching presentations are even easier to make, Added interoperability across the suite
No business-grade email client, iWork.com web component doesnt allow for true collaboration, Lacks auto save feature
Intuitive interface design and easy access to useful features make iWork the best office suite choice on the Mac. Though it lacks some of Microsoft Offices advanced options, iWork 09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right. ...
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Published: 2009-05-25, Author: James , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: NameThere are two things that Apple CEO Steve Jobs is famous for. The first: resolutely holding on to the Seinfeldesque sneakers-with-jeans motif. The second: a desire for absolute minimalism in design and functionality. If you look at any Apple product s...
Brilliant graphical effects and templates for home users and students
Not enough new features
KeynoteAs always, Keynote allows you to create unbelievably slick presentations that are sure to grab attention even in a room full of people who’ve just sat through a thousand PowerPoint slides. The most fun new addition is Magic Move, which applie...
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neue Vorlagen, viele Detailverbesserungen, MSOffi ceKompatibilität
mitunter langsam
iWork ’09 ist zwar nicht „komplett neu“, wohl aber ein gelungenes Update mit vielen ausgefeilten Detailverbesserungen. Vor allem Änderungen an Numbers und den Diagrammfunktionen im gesamten Paket machen die Software fi t für fi...
