Editors' Rating
Typical price:Free
Verdict
Corporate buyers should test this beta -- we suspect you'll love Office 2003's integrated XML. Home users: Office 2003 hasn't been enhanced enough to merit a test. Wait for the final release, and then check our review... Read Full Review.
Pros
- Outlook 2003 is easier to use and more customisable
- XML integration makes data gathering and sharing easier
- Word 2003's Reading Mode makes editable documents look like printed pages.
Cons
- Too few changes to prompt consumers to upgrade
- Won't work under Windows 95, 98 or ME.








