What is the difference between the PC Download version and the PC Key Card version? Both seem to require you to download the software from office.com. The PC Key Card is cheaper so what am I losing if I choose that option?
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PC Key card version means that they will physically send you a box with a printed key and web site address. You use the key to download the software from that website. This process takes about a week. This means that somebody holds your money for about a week before you get your product. PC download means that you may start downloading right after purchasing the software.
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The computer comes loaded with Microsoft office products, but cannot be used until it is activated. This requires you to purchase the Microsoft version you want in order to obtain the correct key code. If it is not loaded on the computer, the key code allows you to download it from Microsoft as well. Office 2010 is a much better deal than 2013 if you can purchase a copy of it, but there are no free rides with Microsoft.
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"Which of these do I want?" The post only shows a pic of Office 97 Professional, so I don't know which choices you are comparing? I'm no computer expert, either, but I would suggest it just depends on how you intend to use the programs. If you want it just for your own use then I would absolutely recommend Office 97. It's inexpensive and effecient. As stated below, you should be able to research the differences between the products you want to compare online. So again, depending on how you will use it, just be aware that Microsoft Office 2010 programs are pretty much incompatible with older versions. Which means if you will be receiving files from other sources that use 2010, you will be unable to open their files. There is a workaround for this, though. Just ask the sender to save the file as a .doc (Word) or .xls (Excel) before they send it to you.
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Basically, none. I had a CD with games on it and installed it. I downloaded Adobe Reader off the Internet. I had previously purchased MS Office Professional 2010 ... but would you believe Microsoft would not allow me to install from my CD??? I had to purchase a new key code from them (after purchasing the program for $400+), in order to use it on my new PC! Same with MS Money: my product key code was not "recognized", even though I had never installed it on my old PC!! So I bought Quicken. Norton 360 for 3 PC's was no problem, thank goodness!
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I didn't have MS Office preloaded. The key is for the online download of the product. Just make sure to follow the directions and you will be able to download the full version of MS Office.
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Hi....What is OS? Office Suite? right?A DVD making App....Let me look and I will get back to you. It has a lot of different apps and I don't use all of them. I had them add Microsoft office suite 2010 and norton antivirus they loaded it all up and switched my data from old computer into my new one. No new computers come with software anymore just the trials. I hoped this helps your decision. I'll let you know about DVD making app. Thanks.
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I just looked it up again and Insee that it's $28 if you have a Prime membership and $59 if you don't. From what I see, that's the same for either a disc or download. I prefer the download for two reasons: 1. The software key and download link are stored for you through Amazon and 2. It's easier to install across multiple platforms. Again, I am seeing the difference in the price if you are a Prime member or not, I don't see anywhere else where it's different. I might not be looking at the same thing you are....
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I would also like that information. I am sitting on the fence and wondering which I should buy PC or MAC?Also how do I transfer my folders? I also have a laptop that is a PC and want to be able to use it as well. My family all say get a desktop MAC. But I am not sure it is worth it for me. I am a writer and I get my e-mail and that is about it. I hate being on the learning curve with the MAC. What to do?
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It does not come with Microsoft Office. This would need to be purchased separately. It does come with the basic Microsoft Works and lots of "free" software from HP. Microsoft Office traditionally does not come with a new pc or laptop.
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there is the typical trial version of office if i am not wrong, but to get the full version you have to buy a key, pretty standard for new machines. I reccomend uninstalling the trial and installing any office you have handy (or buy) i did it with office 2007 and no problems so far.
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The key card allows you to download the application from the Microsoft website, after you receive it. All you have to do is input the key on the card and your download will start.
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In the past there were differences between the DVD version and the keycard/download as far as licensing went - the latter you weren't legally able to transfer to another PC. Amazon is showing the following disclaimer for both of these products: "Update: Microsoft updated the Office 2013 license. You may now transfer the software to another computer that belongs to you, but not more than one time every 90 days (except due to hardware failure, in which case you may transfer sooner). If you transfer the software to another computer, that other computer becomes the "licensed computer." So the obvious difference seems to be that the key-card is being sold cheaper than what Amazon can provide the 'download' version for. (It's being sold by a 3rd party) Both of these options will require you to download the software from Microsoft, however.
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Trial version of Microsoft Office (inclusive of Microsoft Word) is loaded on. Internet performance is a bit slower than my desktop, but it is not all that bad. Has WiFi connectivity as well as you can plug a cable straight in. I use both but because of the internet performance I tend to use the hard wire when doing video calls
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Sadly it's for only one computer. I had to jump through a few hoops just to reinstall it when my computer crashed . I should have bought MS Office Bussiness version to begin with instead of the Home/Student version.
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There are apps that are equivalent to or better than Microsoft office, in my opinion. I have WP Office(Kingsoft), Google Docs, and OfficeSuite installed and they are amazing! There are others to choose from but these are the top apps and the best, from my experience. (Some apps do not support some documents, so I mainly use Kingsoft). Hope you found this helpful! :)P.S you may want add Adobe reader, also!
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Im a novice so you are not speaking english to me....Where do you find this free office equivalent stuff? Is it a trial thing that expires in 30 days? Thanks for the help
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The regular package ships with an installation cd. If the one you buy says OS Code, you only receive the product license key and then you will have to download the software over the internet (no additional charge). The end result is the same, in most customers situations, it just a matter of preference.