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  • 2.2

    Microsoft Excel 2007 RTM

    30 Nov 2006 2:32 PM

    Excel 2007's radical overhaul is attractive if you depend upon spreadsheets that can display data patterns visually with charts and conditional formatting. Plus, the new interface places formulas and other number-crunching tools within easy reach.

  • 10

    Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 beta 2

    04 Oct 2006 10:23 AM

    Microsoft is spicing up PowerPoint with new templates, animation effects, and image editing tools.

  • 7.5

    Microsoft Office 2007 beta 2 (technical refresh)

    28 Sep 2006 3:26 PM

    Microsoft's last round of updates before the final release of Office 2007 is packed with subtle interface adjustments and new ways to personalise the applications.

  • Britannica Ultimate Reference Suite 2006

    03 Nov 2005 2:51 PM

    This is a fabulous reference resource from a trusted provider, but the Encyclopedia Britannica DVD needs some technical help.

  • 7.0 8

    Britannica Ultimate Reference Suite 2007

    12 Sep 2006 11:17 AM

    The latest digital edition of this trusted reference source emphasises information over infotainment and is much better than its predecessor.

  • 8.0 7.7

    Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 9

    25 Aug 2006 5:40 PM

    For people who type a lot or suffer sore fingers and hands, Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 is the best tool available for dictating text and commanding a Web browser by voice, despite the gradual adjustments needed to conform to your personal manner of speaking.

  • PentaWare PentaSuite Pro 8

    21 Nov 2005 3:21 PM

    While this jack-of-all-trades toolkit might suffer in comparison to powerhouse stand-alone apps such as Photoshop Elements, WS_FTP, PGP Desktop, and Nero, PentaSuite's overall breadth and bargain price are tough to beat.

  • 6

    ThinkFree Office 3

    06 Dec 2005 6:09 PM

    ThinkFree Office 3 is a low-cost alternative to Microsoft Office that lacks advanced tools but offers a free online component that's a handy work in progress for frequent travellers.

  • FileMaker Pro 8.5

    11 Jul 2006 12:25 PM

    Filemaker 8.5 lets you drop Web pages into database layouts, so you can map contacts' addresses, track FedEx packages, display encyclopedia entries, or whatever else you imagine without leaving the application.

  • 7.7 4.5

    Writely beta

    30 Jun 2006 1:29 PM

    Can Writely replace Microsoft Word? Yes, if you have stable Internet access and don't need a ton of editing and formatting features.

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