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MS Office 03 or 07, which one is better
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TSvaires
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Oct 6 2008, 09:05 AM, updated 18y ago
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I need to install Microsoft Office on my cousin's laptop (Windows XP).. which is better...2003 (RM 580) or 2007 (RM 680).. i got these prices on lelong.com.my his laptop's spec: Twinmate NC-8x AMD Geode LX 800, 500MHz 8" 800x480 resolution LCD Memory 1G Storage 60GB HDD if i buy either one (my cousin's money la)..can i copy or make iso then use daemon tool to thumdrive/external hdd cause this laptop don't have cd-drive ? and then i install it to my comp  ..that means 2 user..is it possible? TQ
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LEVIATHAN
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Oct 6 2008, 09:07 AM
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With that tiny resolution, I'd say go for 2003. But wait, 2007 can hide the ribbon menu. Wha-
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dopodplaya
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Oct 6 2008, 09:20 AM
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with that PC spec, Office 2003 is recommended. Scrolling the screen would be a painful task though, coz both Office versions are targetted for at least a SVGA resolution (800x600).
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TSvaires
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Oct 6 2008, 09:31 AM
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maybe i can buy ms office 03 from my u, it costs only RM4? so cheap? 580-4=576 Why such a big gap in price?
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tech3910
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Oct 6 2008, 10:06 AM
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ever since i start using office 2007, i'll nvr revert bck 2 2003. 2007 ribbon is really handy. also, i love the interface & GUI.
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WebWalker
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Oct 6 2008, 10:11 AM
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Due to your low power CPU, Office 2003 is a better choice.
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TSvaires
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Oct 6 2008, 10:43 AM
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ms offc 07 ribbon menu?
what's that ?
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caspersky
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Oct 6 2008, 11:36 AM
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Something like this. It would take longer to load Office 07 given the specs of the laptop, but trust me, people like Office 03 because they are used to it. I used to be like one of them, but i'll never want to revert to Office 03 after i've seriously tried 07. Attached thumbnail(s)
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fariz
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Oct 6 2008, 12:00 PM
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Tan Sri F
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once you get used to it, it’s actually a good user experience you should read about it: http://blogs.msdn.com/jensenh/pages/table-of-contents.aspx
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tech3910
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Oct 6 2008, 03:10 PM
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QUOTE(WebWalker @ Oct 6 2008, 11:11 AM) Due to your low power CPU, Office 2003 is a better choice. u're so honest................... but u're right.......
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Forgotten06
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Oct 6 2008, 03:36 PM
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Go for Office 2003..... Your processor speed is not suitable for office 07's operation... n your monitor reso, like wht they said, not suitable for ribbon menu...
As for me....i m lovin office 07!
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tengcm
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Oct 6 2008, 10:34 PM
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Getting Started

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office 07 is better, more user friendly. I will never switch back to Office 03 anymore
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moniqee
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Oct 7 2008, 06:41 PM
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get
Home & Student Office 2007 ( RM199 ) it's retail version means it's 3 users for 1 license.
and it has
Microsoft Word 2007 Microsoft Excel 2007 Microsoft Powerpoint 2007 Microsoft OneNote 2007
i think this is a great deal... way better than urs...
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punkyswat
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Oct 7 2008, 09:35 PM
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2007 can't support.if u install 2007,ur office will be very slow performance.office 2003 is suitable for u.. there's other alternatives to download it but i can't post it here. refer system requirement>> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products...1668651033.aspx
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prasys
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Oct 7 2008, 10:05 PM
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Heros Never Die
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I find Office 2007's ribbon menu is a bit annoying as I'm used to the old office shortcuts (I've been using Office since uh let me guess...back in the golden' era of 95). I guess it takes a little bit of using it
It depends , if your friend is soo used to the old office , stick with the old one. Thats my recommendation
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moniqee
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Oct 7 2008, 10:12 PM
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or u wanna save money then
use OPEN OFFICE... ( it's something like microsoft office concept but it's FOC )
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TSvaires
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Oct 7 2008, 11:32 PM
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i think i'll choose ms office 03...
ok last question..
should i buy ms office from lelong.com.my (RM580) or my U (RM4)?..
money is not a problem to my cousin but i think maybe he likes cheaper (everybody does)...
so what the different?
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old newspaper
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Oct 7 2008, 11:36 PM
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i'll suggest you go for the 03 version. i'm currently using MS Office 07 with vista x64, everything is smooth but hate the new tab arrangement...
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xcen
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Oct 7 2008, 11:43 PM
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QUOTE(vaires @ Oct 7 2008, 11:32 PM) i think i'll choose ms office 03... ok last question.. should i buy ms office from lelong.com.my (RM580) or my U (RM4)?.. money is not a problem to my cousin but i think maybe he likes cheaper (everybody does)... so what the different? If money is not a problem, get a more decent laptop that comes with MS Office 2007(I think most laptops now comes with it if you choose pre-installed Windows, or maybe they will give some really good discount), easiest and best solution!
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TSvaires
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Oct 8 2008, 12:10 AM
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QUOTE(xcen @ Oct 7 2008, 11:43 PM) If money is not a problem, get a more decent laptop that comes with MS Office 2007(I think most laptops now comes with it if you choose pre-installed Windows, or maybe they will give some really good discount), easiest and best solution!  he already have a good laptop.. and that tiny laptop is a gift.. he ask me to install ms office on it.. i think ori ms office (he use ciplak ms office on his first laptop  ) is better for him coz he got money..
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