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All iPads Planning On Using Microsoft Office?
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With iPad Air so thin and light I don't plan add external keyboard (already have a Smart cover) and I am not paying for subscription when iWork for free is just work OK. 
I've recently started using the iwork suite. For my uses it does everything I need and it's free and syncs to all my idevices. So, I will not be going back to MS office anytime soon.
i am plenty fine using pages, you can export your pages documents to word files anyways so whats the point.
I've had an iPad since the release of iPad 2. Tried using word processors on it with a wireless keyboard several times over the years but gave up. On a business trip now with the new Office for my iPad Air and delighted with it. Very easy to use. Glad I dug out the old keyboard and brought it along. First time I haven't missed a laptop when on the road. Game-changer for me.
It's a pay for monthly subscription model so no I will pass. If it were a one time purchase price then I would consider it because I do use Excel quite a bit and it's more functional than Numbers. Microsoft is too late on this front as I've already gotten used to using alternatives to Office when it comes to iPad.
My expectations were really low regarding office for the iPad but upon using it, I was surprised at the how much I could do. they're great apps and I'm happy to buy the subscription.
I agree the subscription model is not something I'm really jazzed up about, and if iWork is doing everything you need, then there's little reason to switch. I also use Excel quite a bit and Numbers is just to restrictive and lacking in features. YMMV and since you're content with Numbers it doesn't make sense to spend money
In addition to iWork being functionally sufficient, one must also have Apple-only hardware. Native iWorks apps only exist for Apple hardware.
That's not really an issue. One's personal computer's software doesn't need to match what another person's machine has in terms of office software, at least not much in today's business world.
Comprise your document in Pages and easily convert it to PDF. In my line of work business colleagues and companies constantly send emails with PDF's attached. I can't honestly remember when I received a Word document. Many times companies won't send Word docs to share information because they are easily modifiable.
I wasn't referring to document interchange with other people but rather one's own personal use and access across devices. I apologize for not stating that. (It was in my head as I typed, but the qualifier didn't make it into print)
I don't think you are understanding what the subscription entails.
First you can pay $9.99 a month or $99 a year. You save about $30 year by buying an annual subscription, and furthermore it"s only $67.99 when you buy it through Amazon.com.
Second, the subscription also gives you up to 5 installs of the latest version of Microsoft Office (the whole pro version on Windows, and the whole Business version for Mac) on your Mac or PC. When a new version comes out, you get the update. In addition you can use Office on up to 5 tablet devices. Altogether that is 10 devices.
Third, 20GB of additional OneDrive space and an hour of Skype minutes each year.
After reading through many of these posts I simply cannot comprehend why people seem to think that:
A: The subscription only applies to the iPad.
B: They think that Microsoft should not get paid for the software it creates.
I get it, you don't like the subscription model, but if you actually sat down and used Excel like you ay you do, you will find that the subscription is actually cheaper than having to buy the software for all your devices. This becomes apparent when you factor in that the lifecycle is about 3 years and you need to replace it to get the latest version, which with the subscription you would get as part of the deal.
At $68 a year for five computers and 5 laptops is a DEAL.
There are some of us that must use Office products for the compatability. Office is good for Apple as it sells tablets. I am an Apple user/fan like most here and having Office on my iPad makes my iPad more useful.
There are some of us that must use Office products for the compatability. Office is good for Apple as it sells tablets. I am an Apple user/fan like most here and having Office on my iPad makes my iPad more useful.
I do understand this argument, if you fully use all aspects of the office subscription it is a good deal. If on the other hand you just want to use office on your iPad, then it stops being a good deal. The fact that you can put it on five computers doesn't make it good value if you know that you aren't going to do that.
Agreed, but they do allow you to edit on web. I was doing that. I have Macs and home but a PC for work. when I wanted to edit a numbers spreadsheet in the office, I had to log into my iCloud account. At the time a nice feature to give me access to my spreadsheets. With Office, everything is on OneDrive and I can use my office suite in the work, at home on my Mac or iPad. A big plus
Office will be perfect for home users that can 'share' their install with 5 devices. On the other hand corporate must purchase a license for each device. With just 10 computers, that would be equivalent to replacing an iMac each year. This is not something that is scalable for us 'Office' types. I'm currently pushing for Apple and / or Open source solutions.
I simply cannot afford $20.00(enterprise rate) X 27,000 computers per month. Our projections have us probably expanding to a little over 55,000 computers before 2016 ends.
I simply cannot afford $20.00(enterprise rate) X 27,000 computers per month. Our projections have us probably expanding to a little over 55,000 computers before 2016 ends.
I probably would never have a big need to use MS Office on my Apple mobile devices. I do, however, use Word and Excel on my iMac here at home. When I replace the iMac in a year or two I would certainly consider the subscription to Office rather than making a purchase of the latest versions Word and Excel. I agree that, at $68 a year including future updates, it is a good value - even if I never use it on an iPad.
I think people are finally starting to get it. This subscription offering was never intended to be a viable option as an iPad only use case. Nobody in their right mind would pay $99/year just to use Offfice on an iPad, when iWorks is free.
The real value is for households and users with multiple devices. My guess is that most people with iPads also have computers. In the future, MS will be offering a single user subscription (one Mac + one Tablet) that the will be less expensive than the 365 Home Premium version. The 4 year University subscription seems like an excellent deal too.
We have 5 Macs and 2 iPads in our household, so the subscription model was designed for us. I bought it yesterday through the App Store and installed Office 365 on our computers and iPads.......wish I had known about Amazon at $70. The OneDrive storage is a nice bonus, and we will probably migrate from Dropbox, since we are running out of space on that free account.
The real value is for households and users with multiple devices. My guess is that most people with iPads also have computers. In the future, MS will be offering a single user subscription (one Mac + one Tablet) that the will be less expensive than the 365 Home Premium version. The 4 year University subscription seems like an excellent deal too.
We have 5 Macs and 2 iPads in our household, so the subscription model was designed for us. I bought it yesterday through the App Store and installed Office 365 on our computers and iPads.......wish I had known about Amazon at $70. The OneDrive storage is a nice bonus, and we will probably migrate from Dropbox, since we are running out of space on that free account.
I think the single user subscription is like $79 instead of $99. So still a lot of money if you just want office on your ipad (because you were smart and got a full license for your computer that will last forever). Also the subscription model really puts you at the mercy of microsoft. I depend on office everyday. I would be screwed without it. What if microsoft decides to increase prices at some later date the way the cable companies do? The way amazon just did for amazon prime. Then all of a sudden to continue working with MY OWN content I have to pay whatever microsft asks for. I'm not saying the subscription model is all bad but I'm really hesitant to buy into it even though being able to use office on my iPad would be wonderful.
For all of you using and happy with Office on your iPad, how are you finding the tie-in with OneDrive? Is it working well for you?
So far the tie in with One Drive is working flawlessly. I am able to get my documents from Drive from any of the devices I am using and even the internet version. I have had no formatting glitches or anything like that. I Have opened documents perfectly in iPad, iPad mini, MacBook Pro, and Windows laptop running Office 2013 as well as the online version.