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iWork '08 review

7.3

Editors' Rating

Very Good

7.7

Members' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 55

Verdict

Although Microsoft Office 2007 offers deeper features, particularly for number-crunchers, Apple's iWork '08 is a strong Mac productivity package and a pleasure to use... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • The new Numbers spreadsheet software rounds off this suite, which offers attractive and intuitive interfaces
  • Solid new features for image editing, page layout and printing
  • Applications integrate well with each other, with iWeb and with Apple iLife
  • Apps read Microsoft Office 2007 files

Cons

  • Lacks an email application
  • Pivot tables and Visual Basic macros not supported
  • Lacks live, in-person tech support

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Member Opinion

7.7

Average Member Rating

Very Good

1 Member has reviewed this product

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7.7

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