Microsoft Office Professional 2010 - 2PC/1User (Disc Version)

Microsoft Office Professional 2010 - 2PC/1User (Disc Version)
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Microsoft Office Professional 2010 - 2PC/1User (Disc Version)
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Software Summary

Manufacturer: Microsoft Software
Brand: Microsoft
Format: CD-ROM
Release Date: 2010-06-15
Platform: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Model: 269-14964
Product features:
  • Updates to Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
  • Includes 2010 versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher and Access.
  • Microsoft Office Professional 2010 gives you the tools to manage your business, connect with customers and organize your life.
  • Access 2010 is your database expert?ideal for tracking inventory and customer information with templates designed to make the process simple.
  • Create engaging brochures, newsletters and emails with professional designs available on Publisher 2010.

Software Reviews of Microsoft Office Professional 2010 - 2PC/1User (Disc Version)

Customer Review: Great, solid product, but only if you need it.
Summary: 4 Stars

Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
The sheer amount of functionality packed into a typical office suite is already more than would fit in a typical review here so you'll excuse me if I don't go over every detail for you here. Feel free to search the Web or PC World/CNet/etc. for a full and thorough review of everything under the hood here. Also, note that I'm upgrading from 2003 to 2010 (i.e. I'm skipping the 2007 stepping stone) so my experience is colored by the broader difference in versions.

That said, I've got to say even knowing this is the "pro" version that means it basically has just about everything you could want in the Office stable, there's a lot of software packed into this package. I'm coming from Office 2003 Pro so while the amount of software isn't overwhelming for me, someone who's upgrading from a "home" edition or another office suite that might have fewer items.

If you're not new to Office, skip to the next section below (see UPGRADING?). For those of you who are coming from another office suite (or even platform like MacOS/iWork), you're getting a lot of software here that covers just about every base, assuming you're comfortable with Microsoft's take on things. You get Word (word processing, obviously), Excel (spreadsheets), PowerPoint (presentations), Publisher (page layout/design), Outlook (e-mail client), One Note (document/media organizer), Access (non-Enterprise database solution).

I can't really compare apples to apples here since there are a handful of office suites out there (iWork, OpenOffice, etc.). Suffice it to say, you've got all the basics (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations) along with some helpful bonuses (mail, page layout/design, document organization and collaboration). Each app does what it's supposed to do and does it pretty well. They've had more than 10 years to get it right and in large part they have. Obviously, coming from a different environment (or those using an office suite for the first time) will mean a lot of options you have no idea how to use.

However, in general, especially with the new menu system Microsoft cooked up, everything you need is close at hand. This also includes the right-click menu. For example, I live by the Paste Special option on the right-click menu in Excel. When you're manipulating data, especially financials, you're transposing and copying data from referenced cells where you need just the values and their formats copied. Paste Special is your friend. Now, with the new menu structure, instead of a click to pop-up a list of options, you'll get a side menu that shows up as soon as you hover over Paste Special and all the options are there. You'd be surprised how much time you save NOT having to find the one option you use every time and click OK in a dialog. Basically you're saving one out of two clicks added up over days, weeks, and months.

Meanwhile, each app has a literal boatload of specific functions for the application at hand. Working on a presentation? Don't worry, you've got enough image manipulation functions and tools on hand that you really don't need to leave the app to get the image resized, brightened and cropped. It's all there. Like I said, Microsoft--as much as they get derided for sub-optimal software and feature bloat...by yours truly as well as others--managed to leverage years of experience and feedback into a set of apps that does just about everything you could possibly need from an office productivity suite and makes sure you don't need to leave (unless you've got something really specialized that needs its own app).

Do you need to buy this? As much as the cost is high and it's a big investment, I can't imagine why not. You get more apps than most of the office suites out there and they all work well together. The main Microsoft apps (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) are globally recognized so you rarely have to deal with the "Can you open this file?" question. And, given the "baby step" that is the 2007 to 2010 upgrade, you're almost guaranteed to not need another office suite package or upgrade for at least 3 years if not longer. I mentioned that this is a "big investment". In a sense it really is an investment. And, outside of the whole Vista thing, Microsoft didn't screw up this release. So, if you've got the funds, definitely add this to your cart and get it installed as soon as you can. You'll be finding features you didn't know existed and that you'd needed for months.


UPGRADING?
If you're upgrading from a previous or "cheaper" version of Office, there isn't a whole lot to say. I mean, you can only do SO much with productivity software. Sure there are little nuances and small features that are geared towards saving you time but--for example--you can only do font size and weight selection so many ways.

Do you really need this package? I'd say yes but for only two scenarios: 1) you're upgrading from a Home or Student version because you need one of the additional apps in this package, and 2) you're still using some very old version of Office (Office 6 anyone?) and need to catch up with the 21st century.

For the former group, you're here because you need Publisher, Access, or Outlook. What more can I say? Click Add to Cart and get going.

For the latter crowd, unless you're already on 2003 or 2007, you should definitely upgrade. It's about time. If you're still using 2007, I can't imagine why you'd want to upgrade. There isn't THAT much that's new if anything. I had to look up the differences between 2007 and 2010 to even figure out what's so special...and it's not a lot (upgraded menus, additional security options, some better tie-ins to Web collaboration). I'd just wait for 2013 or whatever the next version is...it might read your mind by then so...that's an upgrade that might be worth saving up for.

If you're using 2003, there's obviously a marked change (I'm reluctant to call it an improvement but you could see it that way) related to the UI and the way the menus are handled. As I touch upon above in the "full" review, it's actually not bad. They've basically taken the menu bar and the tool bars, shaken them up and put out a collection of tabs with buttons/functionality on them. Everything is there and at times can be overwhelming but it's there and pretty handy. And, they've improved on most features by making them more accessible. Beyond that, though, while there are enhancements all around the basic functions of each (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.) are not much different from 2003. Honestly, I'd be hard pressed to recommend the upgrade unless you just wanted to get up to speed with "today's" version. Give the cost and the current economic times, I can't say it's a shoe-in for you. Instead, you've got to decide if you need any specific features or if you're upgrading your OS to Windows 7 and just want the latest and greatest software for that platform. Otherwise, save your money.

Description of Microsoft Office Professional 2010 - 2PC/1User (Disc Version)

People get a wide range of powerful new ways to do their best work from more places.
Organize projects, manage finances and build a better way to do business with tools from Microsoft Office Professional 2010. Exchange ideas with customers and business partners remotely with Web Apps--it's another way you can stay connected to your business wherever you are. Plus, build professional databases and marketing materials with dynamic do-it-yourself tools in Access 2010 and Publisher 2010 available ONLY with Office Professional 2010.

Traditional Disc Version

This version of Microsoft Office Professional 2010 includes the software on disc, with a product key. It is licensed for one user to install on two PCs--a primary machine and a portable PC.

For customers buying a PC who need Office Professional 2010 for their new PC only, and don't need to upgrade other home PCs, a Product Key Card provides another way to purchase Office with a PC.

Build a Better Way to Do Business

Enjoy Flexibility
Now you can easily post your Office documents online and access, share and edit them with Office Web Apps. It's an ideal way to extend your Office 2010 experience to the Web.

Work Together
Brainstorm ideas, share notes and work on documents with others simultaneously thanks to the new co-authoring tool in Word, PowerPoint and OneNote.

Find it on new Backstage View
Replaces the traditional File menu to give you one go-to spot to conveniently save, open and print documents. Customize the tab commands to fit your individual needs so you can navigate tasks effortlessly.

Programs You Rely On
Microsoft Office 2010 is an industry standard offering our latest, innovative tools to make your documents richer and more informative.

Included Programs

Enjoy the same great features you know and love with Office and get some new ones when you upgrade to Office 2010.

Access 2010
You don't have to be a database expert to manage your business information like a pro. Track inventory, customer information and data trends with ready-to-use templates in Microsoft Access 2010. Get more new tools including:

  • Integrate your Access reports using multiple data connections and linked information.
  • Get started faster and easier than ever before with more pre-built database templates.
  • Apply professional designs using Office themes for great-looking forms and reports.
  • Try the revamped Macro Designer to create, edit and automate database logic.
  • Use the simplified Expression Builder to build out logic faster and easier in your database.

Publisher 2010
Your marketing is in great hands--your own, with Microsoft Publisher 2010. Now you can create engaging brochures, newsletters and emails cost-effectively. Start with a giant library of pre-formatted design templates and customize them to you specific look and feel. Get more new features with Publisher 2010:

  • Easily swap out pictures while preserving the look and layout of your publication with new and improved photo-editing tools.
  • Transform and customize ordinary text into fine typography with new OpenType fonts.
  • Preview built-in templates, customize content with ease and review for design and layout mistakes before printing.
  • Align objects, images or text boxes easier with improved object alignment technology and guides.
  • See exactly what your work will look like printed and adjust print settings with enhanced Print Preview.

Outlook 2010
Whether you're working at the office or on the road, Microsoft Outlook 2010 helps you communicate with important contacts, manage email conversations and monitor your schedule from your PC or remotely. Simply post documents to online folders to access and edit remotely. Get improved features including:

  • Sync multiple email accounts from services such as (Hotmail, Gmail) or just about any other provider to Outlook 2010.
  • Condense, categorize and even ignore lengthy email exchanges with a single click using Conversation View.
  • Save time with Quick Steps and customize the tasks you use the most down to a single click.
  • Share your calendar with others and access theirs, plus save frequently used groups of calendars with the new Schedule view.
  • Gain attention with your emails by using new graphic and picture-editing tools.

Word 2010
Company reports come together efficiently when you use Microsoft Word 2010. Create documents using new photo-editing features, lively text effects, then easily share them online and invite coworkers to collaborate. Get more new features with Word 2010:

  • Add impact to your document with new picture-editing tools.
  • Better illustrate your ideas with diagrams by turning bullet-point lists into compelling SmartArt graphics.
  • Apply new formatting effects to your text such as shadow, bevel, glow and reflection.
  • Capture and insert screenshots directly into your document.
  • Communicate with ease in many languages with improved translation tools.

Excel 2010
From purchases to taxes your business depends on financial information that's clear and up-to-date. Microsoft Excel 2010 offers useful insight with simple templates used to build budgets and track expenses so you can focus on your financial performance goals. Get more new tools with Excel 2010:

  • Highlight data trends by creating data charts in a single cell with new Sparklines.
  • Find the right data quickly with new filter enhancement in PivotTable views.
  • Analyze data quickly. Highlight specific data with new and improved Conditional Formatting options.
  • Display data in a dynamic and interactive way with PivotChart views.
  • Spend less time sifting through data--use the new search filter to narrow down pertinent data to display.

PowerPoint 2010
Wow clients with an innovative presentation. Get ideas down fast with ready-made templates, new photo- and video-editing features and eye-catching transitions all with Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Get more new tools including:

  • Embed and edit video files directly in your presentation.
  • Set videos to fade in and out and apply a variety of video styles and formats.
  • Broadcast your presentation online with new Broadcast Slide Show.
  • Captivate your audience with new transitions and improved animations.
  • Use slide sections to navigate, organize and print your presentation.

OneNote 2010
Gather a wealth of business information and resources all in one spot with OneNote 2010. Post, share and edit notes with coworkers online so everyone can work at the same time with real-time updates. Get more new features with OneNote 2010:

  • Use quick filing to organize notebooks, ideal when you're working on multiple projects.
  • Apply styles and formatting to selected text to another paragraph with the new Format Painter.
  • See results as you type with improved Search functionality and view a prioritized list of Search results.
  • Easily organize and jump between your notebooks with the improved notebook Navigation Bar.
  • Take notes while working in Word, PowerPoint or in Internet Explorer and automatically link them.

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