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Apple iWork '09 Reviews
Complete package - 5 PC in one household - DVD - Mac More product details
$98.99
Interface tweaks make commonly used features more accessible. Flashy, eye-catching presentations... (cnet.com)
Cheaper than Microsoft Office, Slick transitions for Keynote, Many attractive templates for all... (laptopmag.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Apple iWork '09
We have collected and analyzed 14 expert reviews and 30 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 76/100 and users rate it 90/100. The average review date is May 15, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 32787 reviews from other Business. The alaScore™ for this product is 98/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 21, 2009.
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44 reviews
November, 2009
14 Experts
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Expert Reviews (14)
iWork '09 Family Pack
Interface tweaks make commonly used features more accessible. Flashy, eye-catching presentations are even easier to make. iWork apps play well together with added interoperability across the suite
Still no business-grade e-mail client. iWork.com Web component doesn't allow for true collaboration. The lack of an auto save feature is a particularly problematic omission we hope to see in future releases
Intuitive interface design and easy access to useful features make iWork the best office suite choice on the Mac. Though it lacks some of Microsoft Office's advanced options, iWork '09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right.
Like previous versions--to calm Windows-to-Mac switcher anxiety--iWork files...
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Apple iWork '09 - Review of Apple iWork '09
The latest version of Apple's productivity suite looks great and offers a stellar presentation program, but the overall package is not as robust as Microsoft Office.
Cheaper than Microsoft Office, Slick transitions for Keynote, Many attractive templates for all three applications
Few new features with this release, Minor formatting issues when opening files in Office, iWork.com will cost an extra fee when fully released
You can now control your presentations from an iPhone using the Keynote Remote app (available for 99 cents from the iTunes Store). It needs to be on the same wireless network as the computer to work-but that's never a problem since AirPort can create ...
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Apple iWork '09
Apple manages to make spreadsheets interesting
Affordable and easy-to-use ; compatible with Microsoft Office
No database program included
An attractive and affordable suite of office software for Mac users
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User Reviews (30)
Even better than 08
"Ok ... What's to say.. Apple just keeps putting out winners in my opinion... I purchased the 08 version from best buy last year and loved it... I bought the 09 version a couple days ago and was not disappointed...."
Greatly improved sharing with non iwork people
Nothing
Beauty with Brains
"iWork is a great product. I just bought my first-ever Mac computer, and I wasn't sure if I needed this product to go along with it. Ultimately, I decided to give it a shot. I've been happy with it ever since. It's easy to use, and the documents that you...
Easy to install and set up, great functionality, easy to USE, great for work AND play
Nothing
Apple Nut
Apple Nut
I have to admit I am an Apple Nut and love all things Apple. I've only used this a few times since I'm very familiar with MS Office and also have it on my iMac. But I have found iWork to be very intuitive and I think the templates are much better than w...
Manufacturer's Description
iWork, Apple's productivity suite, is the easiest way to create great-looking documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Writing and page layout are easy using pages. Numbers gives you simple ways to make sense of your data. New cinematic animations, transitions, and effects in Keynote will keep your audience captivated. And iWork is compatible with Microsoft Office, so sharing your work is even easier.
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