iwork vs microsoft word student&amp;office for mac
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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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Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (Word and Excel) which I am happy with since I have the full versions on my other computers so this works out for me. Also loaded is a unlockqble full version of Office but need to buy this.McAfeeAt least 16 Asus programs. Notables include Lifeframe3, PowerGear Hybrid, Asus Vibe, Asus WebStorage, Splendid utility .. I don't use any of these.Intel WiDiIntel AT Service Signup
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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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You can also buy Microsoft Office for Mac if you are not happy with pages. I think you will like the simplicity and the usability of Pages. It does the job in an elegant and easy way.
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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I would recommend an Office 365 personal subscription for $7.99/month. It's what I use on my Chromebook if I want the highest degree of compatibility with other MS Office users. For my own documents, I use the built in Word Processor and Spreadsheet. They are compatible with Word, but occasionally not perfectly (margin's off, etc). Now if someone would buy the Chromebook to replace by Acer C710, "that would be great (from Office Space)"!
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Don't bother buying MS Office for the Mac. Try NeoOffice (www.neooffice.com) instead. You can get it free and it's compatible with MS document formats.
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This would be fine but the Mac will have problems eventually. Whether its no sound, to the white wall of death (I suggest you google that so you have a better understanding of that issue). Also your daughter doesn't need Microsoft Office Try to download Open Office it does the exact same thing minus the fancy slides that MSO will have. Its the most pragmatic approach if you don't want to spend a lot of extra money on Microsoft office. Also the Surface Pro 3 is as capable as a laptop minus the weight if you want to spend money on an actual working product.
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We use Print Shop 20 for this. We use it also for educational purposes at school. It is user friendly. It does not merge with Word.
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There was only one real difference for me and that was it included Outlook. If you go to the microsoft web page they have a chart that shows a comparison of all their Office products. It may help you make your decision on which one to buy. Also, I chose to buy the Office Suite instead of doing the Office 365. It may be cheaper for the first 2 yeas, but, after that you are loosing money, at least that is the way I figured it. If you do buy I suggest that you get the disk s it is always available and you have a less time consuming process than doing it on line. Especially, if you have a slow internet connection. I did my first attempt using a hotel internet, which ended up with an error. I went to the Apple Store, took a workshop and used their internet to download the Yosemite upgrade in 45 minutes.
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Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac works very well. Also remember that Apple's Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are half the price ($20 each) of the Microsoft Office for Mac package and correspond to WORD, Excel, and Powerpoint respectively.
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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 had to purchase Microsoft Word. You can find Open Office for free online but for my online school requirements I purchased the Word, Excel package with powerpoint for less than $200
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Not sure on this, but you can try their customer support site, they are really good about answering questions. I believe they are compatible from hearsay, but have not done it personally. I do know you'll have to install Scrivener for Mac on your new machine, but the files should go over easy.
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That's a rather subjective question. iWork can be purchased through the app store, thus providing your student with essential word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software that is compatible with office products. Your student would also be less inclined to acquire malware than with a windows-based machine. If your student is an art, music, or drafting student, inexpensive software can also be acquired through the app store for these purposes. I would recommend Paragon NTFS for mac though, since Apple does not have any native NTFS translation software. I hope this is helpful... OK, here's a translation of what I said (lol, sorry!): it depends on what your student needs the laptop for. Programs can be installed on a Mac that would give it compatibility with the kind of programs used in a high school environment. Given that most schools are on a Windows paradigm, a Windows machine might be better. If you just prefer Mac (as do I), and you have the know-how to do so, your student's Mac can be made to be sufficiently compatible with 99% of the Windows-based software available. It can be set up to meet the needs of a new high school student fairly easily, but you must first ensure you know what those needs are before you can address them. If you decide to get a Mac, let me know on this forum and I can explain in detail how to set up your student's computer.
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Windows software, including Microsoft Office, wont's install on Apple iMac. There is Microsoft Office specifically designed for Mac products.
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No, you need a MAC specific version of office. This version will only work on a PC with the minimal SW and HW requirements listed on Microsoft Office 2013 web site.