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The editors liked
Fast
Finally
Much more Mac-like look and feel
SmartArt in PowerPoint is groovy
Exchange plays nice
Updated Microsoft Office applications running natively on Intel Macs. Uses Office 2007 formats by default. Still the most powerful office suite for the Mac.
Cool Mac-specific features
Compatibility with Windows’ Office 2007
Eye-catching aesthetics
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 ...
The editors didn't like
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
Clumsy
Cluttered interface. VBA automation removed. Not fully compatible even with older Office files.
Expensive
Expression Media package not as rich as iLife ‘08
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.
Abstract: It’s no surprise that Microsoft, the granddaddy of office software for the masses has produced a top rated product in the Microsoft Office for Mac software package. Microsoft has proven they know what it takes to develop a strong suite of office softwa...
Abstract: PowerPoint is the Kleenex, Xerox or Pyrex of presentation software—its name has become synonymous for the applications usage. As Mac users, wed like to say we do Keynote presentations, but in reality its an electronic presentation, and the softwa...
Abstract: Its been a long haul for Mac users who have been waiting for a universal version of Microsoft Office, one that can run natively on Intel-based Macs. The wait is finally over; Office 2008 for Mac is here. As a universal application, Office 2008 for Mac...
Abstract: Entourage is a strong mail program. Its coupled with an address book, calendar, notes, tasks, and a project center that works with the rest of Office 2008. Theres much to like with Entourage, and I do like it. However, as you push Entourage to acce...
Abstract: Excel, under the original name Multiplan, was one of the first Macintosh software programs, long before there ever was a Windows. Now, after all these years, this staple of office, financial, and scientific calculation is still commanding respect. An...
Abstract: For those of us who remember it, there will never be a version of Word as good as version 5.1. It was a tight, full, and well-balanced program. Word 6 was not only viciously bloated, but you could go out to dinner while it booted up. Starting with Of...
Abstract: As you probably have heard by now, Microsoft (via the Mac BU (Macintosh Business Unit)) has a new version of Office 2008, with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage, and (what once was iView) the newly renamed Expression Media. Probably the biggest and ...
Abstract: If pricing is not an issue, pretty well as this version adds a lot more function and flexibility, as well as compatibility, but is going to face the uphill battle of want vs. need. In this case, I think “need” is where the most users w...
Abstract: The Citation templates in Word are the second major feature — at least I consider them major because I write a lot. The templates format citations for you — from Associated Press style to Modern Language Association style — with a click...
Abstract: Regardless of which processor your Mac sports, this version of Office is solid -- its not just easier to use, but also sports several useful improvements over previous versions. If you dont have a copy of Office already, this is the one to get. For t...
