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| Price | $114.99 to $149.99 | $186.14 to $399.99 | $62.99 to $79.00 | $66.99 | $164.95 to $582.60 |
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| Release date | January 15, 2008 | January 15, 2008 | January 17, 2009 | August 07, 2007 | January 15, 2008 |
| The Bottom Line | Office for Mac 2008 may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less costly alternatives. | Office for Mac 2008 may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less costly alternatives. | Intuitive interface design and easy access to useful features make iWork the best office suite choice on the Mac. Though it lacks some of Microsoft Office's advanced options, iWork '09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right. | Although Microsoft Office 2007 offers deeper features, particularly for number crunchers, Apple iWork '08 is a strong Mac productivity package and a pleasure to use. | Office for Mac 2008 may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less costly alternatives. |
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| Platform | MacOS | MacOS | MacOS | MacOS | MacOS |
| Language(s) | English | English | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | English |
| License Type | Complete package | Complete package | Complete package | Complete package | Complete package |
| Subcategory | Office applications - office suite | Office applications - office suite | Office applications - spreadsheet Office applications - presentation Office applications - word processor | Office applications - presentation Office applications - word processor | Office applications - office suite |
| Product Description | Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition - Complete package | Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac - Complete package | iWork '09 - Complete package | iWork '08 - Complete package | Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Special Media Edition - Complete package |
| Category | Office applications | Office applications | Office applications | Office applications | Office applications |
| License Pricing | Non-commercial | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| License Qty | 3 PC in one household | 1 PC | 1 user | 1 user | 1 PC |
| Distribution Media | DVD-ROM | DVD-ROM | DVD-ROM | CD-ROM | DVD-ROM |
| OS Required | Apple MacOS X 10.4.9 or later | Apple MacOS X 10.4.9 or later | Apple MacOS X 10.4.11 Apple MacOS X 10.5.6 or later | Apple MacOS X 10.4.10 | Apple MacOS X 10.4.9 or later |
| Package Type | Retail | Retail | Retail | Retail | Retail |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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