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3.5 stars
"It may be too early to tell..."
Pros: Simple, speedy, online storage and collaboration.
Cons: No graphs or charts.
Summary: I have to admit to being only lukewarm to web-based word processors and spreadsheet apps in the first place. Having to depend on a fast and stable internet connection puts strict limits how and where these online "applications" are used.
Google Spreadsheets is early in its development, and is prett rudimentary. iRows and Zoho Sheet each offer some simple graphics abilities, which Google lacks, and they have print advantages.
Import / export is available for XLS and CSV format, but support of ODS format is curiously missing.
Overall, things are very basic, but that's okay with me. I don't expect any of the online spreadsheets to compete with Excel or OOo Calc, nor do I see any point in even attempting it. Google Spreadsheets seems aimed at occasional use, and for sharing data, and it works just fine for that. If you're looking for excitement from a spreadsheet application, you really need to get a life.
Google Spreadsheets is very basic, but that's okay. Its intent is NOT to compete with Excel or Calc, but is more for light-duty use and sharing data. For that type of use, it works fine.
If you want a spreadsheet program to be exciting, you need a life. If you want something to calculate numbers and share data, Google Spreadsheets is worth a look.
