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iWork '09 isn't that much of an upgrade from its predecessor. However, it remains a slightly less powerful and flexible but nonetheless capable alternative to Microsoft's application package and is still cheaper to boot....
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
This latest version of iWork may not win many converts, as it’s not as feature-packed as Microsoft Office, but it should please current users and make getting work done on the Mac a little easier. It’s a decent improvement over the previous it...
Commonly used features more accessible, Flashy, eyecatching presentations are even easier to make, Added interoperability across the suite
No businessgrade email client, iWork.com web component doesnt allow for true collaboration, Lacks auto save feature
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 Offices advanced options, iWork 09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right.
Commonly used features more accessible, Flashy, eye-catching presentations are even easier to make, Added interoperability across the suite
No business-grade email client, iWork.com web component doesnt allow for true collaboration, Lacks auto save feature
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 Offices advanced options, iWork 09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right. ...
Interface tweaks make commonly used features more accessible, Eyecatching presentations are even easier to make, IWork apps play well together, with added interoperability across the suite
Still no businessgrade email client, IWork.com web component doesnt support true collaboration, No autosave feature
Intuitive interface design and easy access to useful features make iWork the best office suite choice on the Mac. Although it lacks some of Microsoft Offices advanced options, iWork 09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right...
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Published: 2009-01-27, Author: Jason , review by: cnet.com
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 doesnt 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 Offices advanced options, iWork 09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right.
Abstract: Pages, the word processing program inside iWork 09, is more than a simple notepad but less complicated than a full-fledged publishing program, writes reviewer Mark Kellner. Drawing up documents like letters and brochures was impressively simple, thoug...
Innovative, graphically dazzling suite. Highly compatible with Microsoft Office documents. Canvas-style page holds multiple tables. Presentation software outclasses competitors. Great bang for the buck.
Not as feature-rich as Microsoft Office. Sample templates too elaborate for most users. No view that hides top, bottom page margins.
Apples productivity suite isnt yet a replacement for Microsoft Office for the Mac, but iWork 09 offers a terrific set of programs for light word processing and medium-to-heavy spreadsheet use. And the stellar Keynote presentation app leaves the comp...
