Features

• CD-ROM
• Essential productivity tools for the home PC
• Word processor; spreadsheet; database; email/Internet tools
• New dictionary tool with thesaurus; enhanced calendar
• Share and edit documents with Microsoft Word and Excel users
• View PowerPoint presentations; auto-save and document recovery

Reviews (20)

Word
the only reason i bought this was because i didn't have microsoft word and i wanted it but the problem is trying to find it without having to buy the entire office program of works. i wish they would just sell it by itself. so instead of the Word program you get a word processor that only has a few small differences with the actual Word program like it is missing a built in Thesaraus. there are a few other small differences but the program is completely compatible with the Word program. you can save and edit Word documents. that was all i really wanted to begin with. so if you want a cheeper way to get Microsoft Word or something really similar to it, this is the way to go.

Not a bad product but there are better for product for free
I have been using Works for years as I had used Microsoft Office but I never used anything more than Works offered for a tenth of the price. The new version 8 is a good step up until I tried Sun Open Office which is free. This product is a full blown office suite and it is free. I doubt this will get posted but try both work and open office and see yourself

Updating Software
Keeping my software up to date is important to me.I was no longer able to update Microsoft Works 99; and it had become an important adjunct.I was glad that Amazon had the new version at a reasonable price. My previous saved files were updated with the new installation with no problems. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Reads data in any customer defined XML schema, without reformatting; you can manipulate XML data sources using charts, tables or graphs
• Spreadsheets can be saved in a native XML file format, searchable by a program using industry standard XML
• New visual XML mapping tool maps user-specified XML schema to fields in an Excel spreadsheet
• Analyzes data better, with enhanced collinearity detection, sum of squared deviation calculation, normal distributions, and continuous probability distribution functions
• Enhanced Smart Tags appear only when you hover the mouse over a defined range of cells

Reviews (2)

Microsoft Excel
Wonderful program, allows a lot of options that are not available with other similarly advertised spreadsheets. Very user friendly.

More Possibilities with your Numbers & Data
Excel is a XML mammoth because of the integration with the language. The ability to migrate data between different storage sources and extraction of information to make it flexible in different scenarios. Tables can be transferred back and forth between applications such Word with ease. Excel can continually use the tables from documents as a data source for further expandability. It's the flexibility for data exchange that makes Excel 2003 very powerful. ... Read more

Editorial Review

WordPerfect Office X3 is everything you'd expect from an office suite -- and more -- for less. Enhanced compatibility ensures that you can work with people who use Microsoft Office or other office suites. Each application in the suite has been updated with stylish new buttons and toolbars to provide more familiar and easy-to-use environments. Plus, groundbreaking new features and enhancements make this the most enticing and innovative WordPerfect Office yet. With the WordPerfect Office X3 Home Edition you also get great photo, video, DVD creation, and security software.Read more

Features

• Connect to the Internet safely and securely
• 8 leading home PC tools in 1 complete software package
• Easily research topics for home or school projects
• Create impressive-looking documents and spreadsheets
• Edit and share digital photos; make movies and burn CDs

Reviews (4)

It does not compare with what I already have
By the way I returned the Home Edition, because I would prefer the standard edition.

Impressive
I have been very pleased with Wordperfect X3. I have always thought that Microsoft Word was over-rated.
WordPerfect and Quattro Pro are also "Home Edition"
I purchased this product needing to work on a personal legal (nonbusiness) matter, so the noncommercial license was fine for my "home" use.Good thing I checked with Corel after buying it and seeing the "Home Edition" captions not only on the total suite packaging but underneath the "WordPerfect" and "Quattro Pro" components (inside front box folding cover with velcro).Corel ultimately confirmed to me that "certain components that are designed for the business customer, such as Legal Tools, MetaData Removal, Document Compare, Quickfinder to name a few are not included in the Home Edition version."Corel needs to make this clearer in their marketing of the "Home Edition."I focused on the word processing application, but the Quattro Pro application is also captioned as "Home Edition" so it may be missing some features available in the Quattro Pro included in other Suite versions (Standard, Pro, Student/Teacher, etc.).The Home Edition may still be suitable for some users, but I'm a strong believer in "full disclosure."WordPerfect itself is a great program.Try setting point sizes with decimals in Word -- you can't.Try changing the size of the font in legal pleadings in Word -- there's no direct control of it (the Microsoft site instructs you to change margins and number of lines per page to attempt to get Word to adjust the font size) [but remember, you need any WordPerfect version other than Home Edition to get Legal Tools]. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Reads data in any customer defined XML schema, without reformatting; you can manipulate XML data sources using charts, tables or graphs
• Spreadsheets can be saved in a native XML file format, searchable by a program using industry standard XML
• New visual XML mapping tool maps user-specified XML schema to fields in an Excel spreadsheet
• Analyzes data better, with enhanced collinearity detection, sum of squared deviation calculation, normal distributions, and continuous probability distribution functions
• Enhanced Smart Tags appear only when you hover the mouse over a defined range of cells

Editorial Review

WordPerfect Office X3 is everything you'd expect from an office suite -- and more -- for less. Enhanced compatibility ensures that you can work with people who use Microsoft Office or other office suites. Each application in the suite has been updated with stylish new buttons and toolbars to provide more familiar and easy-to-use environments. With lightning speed, the new WordPerfect Mail application will find information in the most cluttered inbox. Plus, groundbreaking new features and enhancements, such as PDF-import capability, make this the most enticing and innovative WordPerfect Office yet.Read more

Features

• WordPerfect X3 for word processing
• Spreadsheet application Quattro Pro X3
• Presentations X3 for multimedia presentations.
• Includes the new WordPerfect MAIL email application
• Suite-wide PDF export capabilities enable users of Corel WordPerfect Office X3 to turn documents, spreadsheets and presentations into PDF files without additional PDF software, making sharing content via the open PDF format simple and cost-effective

Reviews (9)

as bad as BG's MS word 2003
I used to love wordperfect. Now I regret using it for my PhD thesis (and spending research funds). Can't handle a 100 page document with graphs(how pathetic is that).
I WANT TO GO BACK TO V. 8!!
In reality, the rating should be 0 stars.
Like WP X13
I have been a Wordperfect user since the release of 5 on a 486 machine.I have used 7,9,10,11,12 and now X13.I liked what they did to the icons and now the use of pdf in WP.Corel has enhanced these features, icons, and made them updated as well as made them more user friendly.I am a WP person and not a Microsoft Office user and plan to stay that way.They really made X13 much better and made it to still be easy to use and navigate with. Its worth the upgrade price and its still in my opinon is the best word processor around.Its a good and solid product.Go buy yourself a copy. ... Read more

Editorial Review

WordPerfect Office X3 is everything you'd expect from an office suite -- and more -- for less. Enhanced compatibility ensures that you can work with people who use Microsoft Office or other office suites. Each application in the suite has been updated with stylish new buttons and toolbars to provide more familiar and easy-to-use environments. With lightning speed, the new WordPerfect Mail application will find information in the most cluttered inbox. Plus, groundbreaking new features and enhancements, such as PDF-import capability, make this the most enticing and innovative WrdPerfect Office yet. Read more

Features

• WordPerfect X3 for word processing.
• Spreadsheet application Quattro Pro X3.
• Presentations X3 for multimedia presentations.
• Includes the new WordPerfect MAIL email application.
• Suite-wide PDF export capabilities enable users of Corel WordPerfect Office X3 to turn documents, spreadsheets and presentations into PDF files without additional PDF software, making sharing content via the open PDF format simple and cost-effective

Reviews (2)

A Quality Improvement . . .
If you look at my review history, you may note that I've given very few five-star reviews. I save five stars for outstanding products. I believe Wordperfect X3 is best described as outstanding.
Does Not Perform As Advertised
I upgraded from Wordperfect Office 12 to X3, but have returned the upgrade to Wordperfect.The much touted ability to import PDF files is so poorly implemented that it is all but unusable.In addition, the Wordperfect Mail component will not load data files while my antivirus (ZoneAlarm) is running in the background.Corel Technical Support takes no responsibility for the incompatability.Do not upgrade unless these issues are addressed. ... Read more

Editorial Review

With a host of new features designed to make the creation of databases easier, FileMaker Pro 8 is an ideal solution for those who are responsible for people, project, assets, and more. In addition to its lineup of standard database creation and management tools, FileMaker Pro 8 features new tools that make customizing databases, accessing FileMaker information over the web, and sharing with other FileMaker users or with those outside your FileMaker workgroup easier than ever. Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Design and develop customized databases quickly with easy-to-use tools
• Customize almost every area of FileMaker to fit your business and personal needs
• Provide web access to FileMaker information for anytime, anywhere access over the web
• Built-in reports make it simple to share information outside your workgroup
• Create and print reports in a variety of formats, including PDF files, Excel files, emails and more

Reviews (2)

Great update
I've been a File Maker user for a long long time (Claris days). This lastest upgrade is fantastic. I programed the databases we use at work for our contacts, calls, quotes, packing lists, RMAs, POs, etc. We have a mix Mac/PC environment and FM fits right in. It's an invaluable tool.
Like a bunch of databases applications, all in one product.
Think you don't need a database?What about for managing customer contacts, sending email campaigns, tracking inventory or handling expense reports? All that stuff is easier when the data is organized as collection of records - or, as a "database."
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8. Microsoft Works Suite 2005 by Microsoft
	CD-ROM (06 September, 2004) list price: $99.99 Asin: B0002KQOP8 Sales Rank: 1934 Average Customer Review: US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan
Features CD-ROM Write like a professional with Word 2002 Get up and go with Streets & Trips 2005 Edit and organize your photos with Picture It! Premium 10 Explore the world with Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2005 Get those finances in order with Money Standard 2005 Reviews (6) Great This was great and It worked marvelous, praise GOD for his great provision. Thankyou!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Decent software, but not worth the cash Microsoft has, as always, produced decent software. It is nothing to get excited over, but it does its job. Dont think I'll like it as much.......... as my old Works Suite 2002.I tried installing the 2002 suite on my new computer. Kept getting an error message about not being able to display the EULA agreement for me to accept, and thus wont install the Works Task launcher. I tried all the "fixes" but it just wouldnt install, so, I bought the Works Suite 2005 from Amazon.Well, I got an error message after I installed it. This time about not being able to run it on Windows 95, 98 and 2000.Well, I'm using XP Pro.Long story short, I just right clicked on TASK LAUNCHER, THEN COMPATIBILITY, THEN UNCHECKED THE COMPATIBILITY MODE BOX, and the program started up.I also had to uninstall Office 2003, which uses Word 2003 because Works Suite 2005uses Word 2002. This was on the advice of Microsoft Tech support. Read more

9. Microsoft Excel 2004 (Mac) by Microsoft
	CD-ROM (24 May, 2004) list price: $229.99 -- our price: $203.89 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: B0001WN18U Sales Rank: 3930 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan
Features CD-ROM Use page layout view to review and manipulate what will be seen on paper Software for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data with precision Enhanced charting tools provide more dynamic ways to display information Instantly check the correct syntax for more than 140 formulas Professionally designed color schemes, new chart types, and more

10. FileMaker Pro 8 Upgrade from FileMaker Pro 6-7 Win/Mac by Filemaker Inc.
	CD-ROM (29 August, 2005) list price: $179.00 -- our price: $178.46 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: B000ASG344 Average Customer Review: US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan
Editorial Review With a host of new features designed to make the creation of databases easier, FileMaker Pro 8 is an ideal solution for those who are responsible for people, project, assets, and more. In addition to its lineup of standard database creation and management tools, FileMaker Pro 8 features new tools that make customizing databases, accessing FileMaker information over the web, and sharing with other FileMaker users or with those outside your FileMaker workgroup easier than ever. Read more Features CD-ROM Design and develop customized databases quickly with easy-to-use tools Customize almost every area of FileMaker to fit your business and personal needs Provide web access to FileMaker information for anytime, anywhere access over the web Built-in reports make it simple to share information outside your workgroup You must be a licensed user of FileMaker Pro 6 or FileMaker Pro 7 to qualify for this upgrade Reviews (2) Powerful - Yet Easy To Use I have been experimenting with relational databases for some time now and I have used both Microsoft Access and Filemaker.Without question, Filemaker has consistently been the easiest, most intuitive of the two products.I am not a programmer but simply an end user who likes to delve into spread sheets and databases as the need arises.Microsoft Access may have more advanced features, things I would probably never use, and conversely it is much more difficult to navigate and it is not as user friendly from someone who isn't a programmer. About time So glad I can now finally email a specific record using the PDF feature.Been waiting 6 years for that.Now program does everything I need it to.Amazing that I wrote my own programs with no computer training at all. ... Read more 11. Microsoft Excel for Students & Teachers 2003 by Microsoft Software CD-ROM (11 October, 2004) list price: $119.99 -- our price: $119.00 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: B00030EZKI Sales Rank: 4426 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan Features CD-ROM UPC - 805529981560 Software Home and Business Applications 12. Corel WordPerfect Office X3 Professional Edition by Corel CD-ROM (17 January, 2006) list price: $399.99 -- our price: $325.99 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: B000DN7K8Y Average Customer Review: US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan Editorial Review WordPerfect Office X3 is everything you'd expect from an office suite -- and more -- for less. Enhanced compatibility ensures that you can work with people who use Microsoft Office or other office suites. Each application in the suite has been updated with stylish new buttons and toolbars to provide more familiar and easy-to-use environments. With lightning speed, the new WordPerfect Mail application will find information in the most cluttered inbox. Plus, groundbreaking new features and enhancements, such as PDF-import capability, make this the most enticing and innovative WrdPerfect Office yet. Read more Features CD-ROM WordPerfect X3 Legendary word-processing power Quattro Pro X3 Versatile spreadsheets Presentations X3 Stunning multimedia slide shows Paradox Powerful and adaptable database With Corel WordPerfect Office X3, you don't have to worry what kind of software your clients, partners or other departments use, because you'll be able to open over 150 different file formats. Reviews (1) The Better Word Processor I recently loaded the one month demo version of Corel WordPerfect Office X3. The main changes appear to be improved compatibility with other software. In addition, Corel changed the skin to make it look more like XP, added a Yahoo toolbar, and for those who need it, the WordCount feature is on the application bar at the bottom of the WordPerfect window. This new version appears to be very stable.My main complaint about the suite is that Corel after WordPerfect 10, Corel took out Quick View Plus, a very useful piece of software which would let you look at just about anything. Read more 13. Omnigraffle Professional 4.0 (Mac) CD-ROM (15 September, 2005) list price: $149.99 -- our price: $129.99 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: B000BCICU2 Sales Rank: 2405 Average Customer Review: US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan Features When you need a clear understanding of how tasks, activities, and processes are carried out, OmniGraffle can help you produce an amazing-looking diagram that communicates information far better than words - and if you're just looking to make a poster for your Sunday garage sale, it's perfect for that too. Who uses OmniGraffle? Home users, business managers, students, educators, prog Reviews (1) Easy and intuitive! My favorite thing about this application is the ability to import graphics into the various templates. I just completed a LAN map of our facility using the actual manufacturer images of all our equipment. Using the actual product images helps anyone not immediately familiar with it to quickly locate the gear that pertains to their part of the LAN and so aids in troubleshooting. And it looks so cool! I also created some diagrams of a friends recent accident. All this over a two day period. I've used mainly PC based Corel products over the years (Corel Flow, Draw, Paint etc.) and I'm glad to finally have an app that's Mac based so I can throw my PC away. Highly recommended. ... Read more 14. Microsoft Excel 2004 Upgrade (Mac) by Microsoft