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The editors liked
Better stability
More functions
Clean interface
Broad format and metadata support
Lots of options for sharing
Free upgrade to Expression Media 2
Insert graphics easily via Element Gallery
Universal binary
Faster on Intel Macs
No more floating toolbars
Universal Binary
OpenXML support
Useful Elements Gallery
Word now matches Pages as a page layout tool
Home & Student edition particularly good value
Good looks that encompass deeper features than other Mac productivity software
Business users get full Word mail merge
Robust Excel spreadsheets and better tools in Entourage
Desktop publishing features deliver more polished documents
Runs on Intel...
Interface
My Day widget
Usability
The editors didn't like
The ridiculous price
No upgrade over iView MediaPro 3
Expensive
No Visual Basic support in Excel
Mostly just cosmetic changes
Dull graphics in Elements Gallery
Sometime lacklustre performance
No support for Visual Basic macros
PowerPoint still looks weak compared with Keynote
Saves work in new file formats by default
Excel drops Visual Basic support
Features dont match the depth of those in Office 2007 for Windows
Whether the improvements in Office 2008 for Mac are significant or not, they are all improvements and as such it's well worth the investment if it addresses your needs. However, if you're looking to purchase Office then the recommendation comes with a sma...
Abstract: Microsoft Office 2008 is the latest release of Microsofts productivity suite, which includes word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email and calendaring tools. Office 2008 features a radical interface overhaul, which combines the best of Offi...
Cool Mac-specific features, Compatibility with Windows’ Office 2007, Eye-catching aesthetics
Expensive, Expression Media package not as rich as iLife ‘08
Office for Mac 2008 Special Media Edition is an excellent work suite geared toward power users who will delve into every feature and explore every nook and cranny of the robust package. Casual users who don’t want to shell out $499 could make do wit...
Abstract: It has been almost four years since the last revision of Microsoft Office for the Mac, and Macintosh users can be forgiven for getting a little impatient. We heard all the buzz about the radical interface makeover for Office 2007 for Windows, and we w...
Abstract: After a number of delays, Microsoft finally has Office 2008 for Mac ready for release Tuesday; its the first update to the platform in four years and the first Office product to run natively on Intel-based Macs.
Abstract: One step forward, one step back. That about sums up Office 2008 for Mac. There was a feeling of excitement at the CMP Channel Test Center when Office 2008 for Mac arrived in the mail. It installed easily, and visually, it was pretty. True to form, Offi...
Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 offers good looks that encompass deeper features than other Mac productivity software; business users get full Word mail merge, robust Excel spreadsheets, and better tools in Entourage; amateur desktop publishing features ...
Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 is pricey; saves work in new file formats by default; Excel drops Visual Basic support; features dont match the depth of those in Office 2007 for Windows.
Office for Mac 2008 may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less costly alternatives.
Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 offers good looks that encompass deeper features than other Mac productivity software; business users get full Word mail merge, robust Excel spreadsheets, and better tools in Entourage; amateur desktop publishing features ...
Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 is pricey; saves work in new file formats by default; Excel drops Visual Basic support; features dont match the depth of those in Office 2007 for Windows.
Office for Mac 2008 may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less costly alternatives.
Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 offers good looks that encompass deeper features than other Mac productivity software; business users get full Word mail merge, robust Excel spreadsheets, and better tools in Entourage; amateur desktop publishing features ...
Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 is pricey; saves work in new file formats by default; Excel drops Visual Basic support; features dont match the depth of those in Office 2007 for Windows.
Office for Mac 2008 may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less costly alternatives.
Fast, finally
Much more Mac-like look and feel
SmartArt in PowerPoint is groovy
Exchange plays nice
Entourages search is still no good
Entourage still keeps its email in one giant folder, causing issues with Time Machine
My Day should live in Dashboard
When it comes to Office, compared to other apps it doesnt necessarily matter if the package is better or worse than any others out there. Since its the de facto standard, many of us have to use it regardless. That being said, for the person in front ...
