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iWorks vs Office for Mac?
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Definitely Microsoft Office
I have both Office and iWork '05 on my PowerBook, and I almost never use iWork. Here's why:
(I) Pages DRIVES ME CRAZY. I can't stand how there is a lack of "toolbar" on the top, and as a result, there are too many floating windows. Believe it or not, Word makes it A LOT easier to type/work with.
(II) Keynote is almost useless (for me) because when I do presentations, I need to forward it onto a Windows-based PC, and it can't read the Keynote. Therefore, I almost rarely use it unless I'm actually bringing in my PowerBook.
(III) It's really an "incomplete" but nice attempt to capture some potential Office customers. it just isn't "polished" enough, but given my experience with Tiger so far, it should be good in the future
So by ALL MEANS, opt for Microsoft Office. It's pricier, but again, you get what you pay for, really.
I have both Office and iWork '05 on my PowerBook, and I almost never use iWork. Here's why:
(I) Pages DRIVES ME CRAZY. I can't stand how there is a lack of "toolbar" on the top, and as a result, there are too many floating windows. Believe it or not, Word makes it A LOT easier to type/work with.
(II) Keynote is almost useless (for me) because when I do presentations, I need to forward it onto a Windows-based PC, and it can't read the Keynote. Therefore, I almost rarely use it unless I'm actually bringing in my PowerBook.
(III) It's really an "incomplete" but nice attempt to capture some potential Office customers. it just isn't "polished" enough, but given my experience with Tiger so far, it should be good in the future
So by ALL MEANS, opt for Microsoft Office. It's pricier, but again, you get what you pay for, really.
I. This is a virtue for many of us who hate the tool bars. So "easier to use" is entirely a matter of opinion, not fact.
II. You can export Keynote to PowerPoint.
III. It doesn't lack polish by any stretch. It may lack some features, but compared to Office, iWorks glows. This is my opinion. I don't represent it as a fact.
II. You can export Keynote to PowerPoint.
III. It doesn't lack polish by any stretch. It may lack some features, but compared to Office, iWorks glows. This is my opinion. I don't represent it as a fact.