Newbie Wich Office Should I Purchase?

anthony george · 23 Jan 2012

Hi Cetrax

I can't really comment about the United States but I have worked for several colleges in the UK and you would be amazed at the differences in the software used.

If you are going to enrol with a specific college, it would be a good idea to give them a phone call and ask them what software they are using and also where you can get a copy from. Sometimes a Student copy will be available at a much reduced cost.

There is nothing worse than a situation where you create files at college, put them on to a usb device to view them at home and find that they don't work because your software is incompatible.

Hope This Helps

Regards

Tony

cetrax · 23 Jan 2012

Wanted to say thanks so much for the help and advice guys.

mickey megabyte · 23 Jan 2012

any time, cetrax :)

seavixen32 · 23 Jan 2012

cetrax said:

Wanted to say thanks so much for the help and advice guys.

You're very welcome.

What did you decide to buy, if any?

cetrax · 24 Jan 2012

Hello,
I have two options. Office Professional Academic 2010 or Office Home and Student 2010. Which one is better? Thanks..

**cluberti** · 24 Jan 2012

Here's a comparison - you'll have to determine what applications/features are important to you, and at what monetary cost:
Office 2010: Which suite is right for you? - Office.com

anthony george · 25 Jan 2012

Hi

Academic gives you

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access
For about $100 from Microsoft, for 1 copy student registration required.

Normal Student Home Edition gives you

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote only
For about $105 for 3 copies

In my book Academic wins out 10 fold because I use Outlook and Access all the time, and it's got a good chance Access will be part of your college course.

Hope this helps

Tony

cetrax · 25 Jan 2012

Thanks so much guys. I decided to go with professional academic 2010...

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