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Finally listening to their users

Advantages: new pwerpoint features
Disadvantages: some of the new excel features cater for novices rather than regular users

I have been having Excel lessons at home and I spend a lot of time on the computer using Office to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations. I use the system on a regular basis but I have been using the 2007 version for too long and it’s time for ...

RosesAreRed1207 13.03.2013 · Read full review
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Review of Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013

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Built for touch, yet remains equally at home with mouse/keyboard

Advantages: Legendary feature set now touch-optimised, improvements here and there
Disadvantages: Not much for 2010 upgraders; expensive for multiple users

The new Office 2013 is part of Microsoft's overall strategy revamping their brand to stay relevant in the so-called "post-PC era" where touchscreens and mobile devices seem to be the prevalent platforms, at least for non-corporate users. On the other han ...

AtomicRadio 09.06.2013 · Read full review
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Windows 7 - The Best OS Yet!

Advantages: Great new toolbar, excellent personalisation, overall brilliant design
Disadvantages: Really similar to Vista.

My first ever Ciao review. In July, I downloaded the Release Candidate of Windows 7 to evaluate the new operating system and I have to say it's the best version of Windows yet! It surpasses Vista in every way. Windows 7 is not available yet but I'm ...

tb240904 31.08.2009 · Read full review
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Windows 7 - it makes Vista look like a beta

Advantages: smooth, quick, easy to install and use, pretty to look at, simplified for the masses
Disadvantages: Vista should have been like this - Microsoft robbed us!

Windows 7 makes Windows Vista feel like a beta. That’s my philosophy. It was my philosophy before I bought Windows 7 and it’s still my philosophy now. That’s where the “it looks like Vista” comments come from. Windows 7 is Vista without all the rubbish. ...

AgeUK 04.11.2009 · Read full review
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Believe the hype!

Advantages: Works well. robust and resilient, user friendly.
Disadvantages: The upgrade took time and needs to be left alone to do its job. Do not interrupt!

My father, a venerable old gentleman of 79 years at the time decided to buy a laptop from Aldi, and surprise me. He had no experience of computers, but wanted to see what all the fuss was about. It was one of the first laptops shipped with Vista, and my ...

awcarr 08.11.2009 · Read full review
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