using microsoft office: I've always had a PC and am thinking of switching - how easy is it to use Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and Outlook) on the Mac and to email those files to PC users?
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Once you get used to the slightly different keyboard, you will love using a Mac for Office. Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac is absolutely compatible with other versions of Office (make sure you have the latest updates installed if you work with Office 2007 (and its new "Microsoft Office Open XML" format files). Apple's Mac OS X "aqua" look and feel looks great! Try it out at any Apple or CompUSA store -- they almost always have Office 2004 installed. Microsoft has a demo to try before you buy if you want to try it on your new Mac. Don't buy the Professional Edition. The new Parallels software makes it obsolete. You can also run your PC version of Office using Parallels (under your copy of XP) and be assured of compatibility.
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I would highly recomend iWork because it cost less and you can do all the things that Microsoft Word does. Since you already have a macbook download the trial version of iWork. If you need further help with your decision watch some comparisons on YouTube. This was how I made up my mind to go with iWork. I realized the Microsoft Word program on Mac is not the same as it is on Windows. Since I'm going to be forced to learn a new program might as well go with iWork since it is affordable and seems to offer more options than Microsoft Word. Seriously look up the videos on YouTube you are going to be impressed with all the things you can do with iWork.
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Yes. I was able to transfer all of my documents automatically and edit and see them on the MAC. Word, excel, etc.
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My wife uses the product at her workplace. She says that the option is given at setup on which program you want it to interface with...MS Office is one choice. I don't know how well it works with Office.
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I use a PC. Scrivener was originally developed for the MAC and it gets raves. I love it on PC but apparently it can do much more on the MAC. I don't know anything about other programs nor the iMac.
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I have used Devonthink Pro Office for several years and am very happy with it. It is hard to find software that is compatible with a Mac.
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Discount Mac Depot does include Microsoft Office pre installed on the Mac. Thanks
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We have a MacPro and it has been a seamless and easy experience. We are connected wirelessly and have had no issues. In fact, I send document from my PC to my Mac just so I can print. Love Apple and always have a great experience with their products.
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I have an iPad, iPhone, macpro laptop and now Apple all in one PC. I love it. The color is great. All the Apple products are user friendly. And I prefer email through their "Entourage" over Outlook.
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I actually don't know. It's a Xmas present. I also bought mac office by MS just to be on the safe side.
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All Macs come with Pages, which is their version of Word. It will open Word files and after you make any tweaks or re-writes or whatnot, you can save as/export the Pages file to a Word document. The only thing that doesn't always copy exactly is the formatting; but for the most part it seems every update makes that less and less of a problem. Also, you could also use a program such as Parallels (there's another one; I can't remember the name) to run actual PC software. With the Intel chips they're able to reboot as a PC (you have to provide the Windows operating system, tho). Hope this helps! (once you go Mac you'll never go back!)
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Yea, it first comes as the preview version for all of them, but once you set up your account they give all the Microsoft office things like PowerPoint, word, and outlook. And it's all free!
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It does not come with MS Office, but you can download Apple's corresponding applications (Pages, Numbers and Keynote) for free. In my opinion the apple applications are better, but they are different so you will need to spend a little time learning how to use them to their best potential.
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No, this has it's own version of word, excel and power point that is compatible with the ms versions. Actually works quite nicely. I've downloaded ms stuff and used it, haven't uploaded to my pc and used with ms programs yet Good luck :}
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Discount Mac Depot does include Microsoft Office pre installed on the Mac.Thanks
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From the specs, Microsoft Office (Word) is not installed but you can get the Mac version at a very reasonable price and there are a few free compatible packages available. See http://www.openoffice.org/
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I can tell you that my Mac came with MS Office installed, as well as several other tools. These are refurbished computers, so a lot may depend on what the previous owner had installed in terms of software. It might be wise to send contact the seller and request that if you purchase, it come loaded with MS Office, if that is important.