Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License)
Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition from Microsoft is a powerful suite of productivity applications, written for Mac OS X. The suite includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Office is an excellent choice for Mac users who require a professional productivity suite.
- Word
- Word is a full-featured word processor. The application features a customizable interface, which gives you complete access to document elements, publishing layout views, and notebook layout views. It is a fantabulous tool for creating newsletters, brochures, and reports.
- Excel
- When you think spreadsheets, you think Excel. The industry-standard application is designed to work with numbers, charts, formulas, grids, ledger sheets, and other exciting documents.
- PowerPoint
- In the business world, PowerPoint is almost synonymous with presentations. Now you'll be able to create exciting interactive presentations on your Mac! PowerPoint supports themes, templates, presentations, publications and much more!
- Entourage
- Entourage is a powerful e-mail and personal management application for OS X. In addition to robust e-mail support, Entourage features a "My Day" calendar, and a project center for long-term planning.
| Application | Productivity Suite |
| Compatibility | Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later |
| System Requirements |
Computer: 500 MHz PowerPC G4; PowerPC G5; Intel Memory: 512 MB Hard Drive: 1.5 GB; HFS+ formatted disk Display: 1024 x 768 Hardware: Combo Drive or SuperDrive Internet Connection: Entourage and certain features require an Internet connection; access to and use of the Internet may require payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider; local and long distance telephone call charges may apply Networking: Connection to a local area network, if installing over a network Other: Connectivity to Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server, Exchange 2003, or Exchange 2007 is required for certain advanced functionality in Entourage 2008 |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 75 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to navigate (49)
- Great features (37)
- Fast and powerful (27)
- Makes collaboration easy (23)
- Easy to install (14)
Cons
- Crashes or freezes (5)
- Hard to install or upgrade (5)
- Hard to navigate (3)
- Not powerful enough (3)
Best Uses
- Organizing data (27)
- Improving efficiency (24)
- Educational purposes (11)
- Financial information (7)
- Human resources (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (53), Budget shopper (18)
- Primary use:
- Personal (54), Business (20)
Most Liked Positive Review
MAC version is very different
If you are expected a seamless transition from Microsoft Office for PC's to MAC you will be disappointed. Instead of a toolbar above the Word document you will need to open a toolbox icon. ...Read complete review
If you are expected a seamless transition from Microsoft Office for PC's to MAC you will be disappointed. Instead of a toolbar above the Word document you will need to open a toolbox icon. Once open, you will definitely find more intuitive options for document enhancements but the open box can get in the way so you will find that you are using max/min a lot more often. Powerpoint has a lot of templates that are much easier to use. Excel seems to be less user friendly. You can't right click to insert,cut,paste,delete or copy. You are required to use drop down windows on the toolbar. Outlook is call Entourage. The address book is a lot better with the ability to put a lot more information in the file. Also there are several drop down windows that make it easier to input date.
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Most Liked Negative Review
It is an absolute pain
Here is the problem. I bought a new computer and the vendor I bought it from did not have a copy of Mac Office to buy. I downloaded a trial version that worked great....Read complete review
Here is the problem. I bought a new computer and the vendor I bought it from did not have a copy of Mac Office to buy. I downloaded a trial version that worked great. In the meantime I orderd a copy from B&H. Got the copy from B&H and followed the instuctions to load the new copy on the computer. The instuction tell you to remove the trial version before you attempt to load the new version. I followed the instuctions but all I get is an error message stating that my office did not install correctly. No one seem to be able to help me so now I have a new computer and new leagal software package that does not work and is useless.
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Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Graphics & Publishing
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
Word, MSN and excell
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Powerful
Cons
- Crashes or Freezes
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
Great that it handles very large files over 64k lines
Don't totally love the layout
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Useful Features
Cons
- Not Powerful Enough
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
I migrate between PCs and Macs from work to home, so this software is necessary. It serves its purpose.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Manages Software Collaboration Well
- Powerful
- Useful Features
Cons
- Hard to transition fromPC
- No MS Access
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Project management
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
Saved money by buying it at B&H...good programs included
However, wish that the MS Office for Mac included MS Access
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Manages Software Collaboration Well
- Powerful
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Graphics & Publishing
- Multimedia
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
If you are expected a seamless transition from Microsoft Office for PC's to MAC you will be disappointed. Instead of a toolbar above the Word document you will need to open a toolbox icon. Once open, you will definitely find more intuitive options for document enhancements but the open box can get in the way so you will find that you are using max/min a lot more often. Powerpoint has a lot of templates that are much easier to use. Excel seems to be less user friendly. You can't right click to insert,cut,paste,delete or copy. You are required to use drop down windows on the toolbar. Outlook is call Entourage. The address book is a lot better with the ability to put a lot more information in the file. Also there are several drop down windows that make it easier to input date.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Manages Software Collaboration Well
Cons
- Crashes or Freezes
Best Uses
- Office
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
For personal use I didn't use Office until I needed it to get work done at home. Now I use office for all my word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation stuff even though there are alternatives available. I don not use Entourage, however, although I may switch from Thunderbird to Outlook when the (free) 2011 upgrade is available.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Graphics & Publishing
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
This is perfect for me. I would even say that it is perfect for anyone who owns a Mac. At a low price this software can be useful to anyone. I mean, who doesn't know a student or someone that regularly writes? Not too many people. This version is great for the student or family or person that may need to open a word document.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Hard To Install or Upgrade
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
Here is the problem. I bought a new computer and the vendor I bought it from did not have a copy of Mac Office to buy. I downloaded a trial version that worked great. In the meantime I orderd a copy from B&H. Got the copy from B&H and followed the instuctions to load the new copy on the computer. The instuction tell you to remove the trial version before you attempt to load the new version. I followed the instuctions but all I get is an error message stating that my office did not install correctly. No one seem to be able to help me so now I have a new computer and new leagal software package that does not work and is useless.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Powerful
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
It's the perfect combination, MS Office for Mac! Amazing! The best of both worlds.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Broken disc not new
Best Uses
- Breaking your cd drive
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
They sent me a disc with an air bubble in it. The computer wouldnt eject it after it made a screeching noise for an hour while it downloaded it. I would return it if it werent so inconvenient
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Useful Features
Cons
- Crashes or Freezes
- Not Powerful Enough
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
Used primarily for light business and home use, it is continuously frustrating to encounter the problems that excel and word have caused for years when running under the Mac OS. The only crashes that ever happen on the Mac systems that we use are when excel or work (usually excel) are running. This has been going on for twenty years so I guess I should be used to it by now but I'm not.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Great for home use
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
The Office 2008 Mac Home and Student edition is very easy to use and has excellent help functions. The menus are intuitively designed; everything works the way you would expect it to work. It is much easier to use than older versions and is much easier to instal. The templates help you get up to speed quickly and allow you to produce professional looking documents from day one. This is an excellent product.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
- Expensive compared to PCs
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
Bought this for my college-bound student. B&H had a much better price than [...]. I always check B&H, before buying any computer, camera, or video items!Be sure to download updates and make sure you have the latest translators for PC Office 2007 and 2010.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Manages Software Collaboration Well
- Powerful
- Useful Features
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
I just got a Mac, and this product was just what i needed since i am a student. thanks!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
- Powerful
Cons
- There was none
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
I loved this product! this was the cheapest place you could buy and that was great! it worked perfectly with my mac i was very pleased
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Navigate
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
Great product.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Does what it's suppose to
Cons
- Not a smooth transition
Best Uses
- Improving Efficiency
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
I recently switched from a PC to a Mac but still have most of my old documents in Word format. This software makes working with Word Documents much easier on a Mac.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Navigate
- Fast and Powerful
- Great Features
Cons
- Hard To Install or Upgrade
Best Uses
- Organizing Data
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
Serious improvement over 2004. I had some problems with the install but got excellent tech support that guided me through it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Fast and Powerful
- Great Features
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
Setup a bit different than Office 2008 for PC. If you can get over that small hump, it will be smooth sailing.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Navigate
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition (3-Computer License):
easy to share with a PC
- Primary use:
- Personal
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