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Gets worse with age...
I've been using Encarta along with Britannica for years. I once believed that for overall depth of content, the higher mark would go to EB. But with regard to software ease of use and organization of material, Encarta would always get the nod. Not so anymore. This new version is a step backward compared to earlier years and seems to be plagued by its own desire to be both a great encyclopedia/dictionary and a homework aid for students. In the end, it achieves only a mediocre showing in both cate...
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04/13/2008
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not for adults
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) Unfortunately this is not an encyclopedia and dictionary with student aids, but student programs with the encyclopedia added on. You must wade through all kinds of homework, math, etc. programs to reach the dictionary and encyclopedia. Microsoft apparently thinks that after you leave school you can never have need of an encyclopedia or dictionary again. Also once you load it on, you ca...
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03/10/2008
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Each recent version gets worse
I've used Encarta for many years. However, the 2004 version was the last version worthy of carrying the Encarta name.
Navigation used to be extremely simple. Now, you need a PhD to get around. The use of the "find" box in 2004 is so much more helpful than the "search" box in this 2008 version.
This version crashes regularly (running Vista). By regularly, I'd say it crashes 20% of the time. On the plus side, they have all been soft landings and I can re-open without a re-boo...
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09/02/2007
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Microsoft Student 2008
Homework assignments are the bane of most students I know (not to mention their hard-pressed and nescient parents). This is mainly because of the tedious and mind-numbing chores of data mining and composition. Additionally, as knowledge multiplies every 5-10 years, few parents and teachers are able to keep up.
Enter Microsoft Student 2008: a productivity suite which includes English and foreign language dictionaries, thesaurus, quotations library, assignment templates, tutorials, gra...
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08/22/2007
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Microsoft Student 2008
Homework assignments are the bane of most students I know (not to mention their hard-pressed and nescient parents). This is mainly because of the tedious and mind-numbing chores of data mining and composition. Additionally, as knowledge multiplies every 5-10 years, few parents and teachers are able to keep up.Enter Microsoft Student 2008: a productivity suite which includes English and foreign language dictionaries, thesaurus, quotations library, assignment templates, tutorials, graphing calcula...
[Microsoft 96J-00139 Student with Encarta Premium 2008 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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07/20/2007
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Each year, this product keeps getting better
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) I have a 16 year old son. We made a decision when he was 5 to get new copies of Encarta each year he was in school instead of a hard bound encyclopedia. He was given an award from John's Hopkins university when he was in eighth grade, and has attended classes at both John's hopkins and Stanford ever since. The Encarta series has improved every year, and was very good to begin with.
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08/29/2007
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A must have for all STUDENTS!
I was extremely impressed about how you could take and put in home work assignment a teacher has hand written and not in a book and it broke it down with the correct answer. The rest of the program can be used for any one is going to high school or college. It is a great asset and very useful tool for writing to math. I recommend this program for any one, I wish I had heard about it earlier when my son was in junior high, it is awesome.
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10/01/2007
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62%
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3 stars for product...4 stars for tech support~!
Hey, this could have been a GREAT product!...
Math wise, their "step-by-step" concept is brilliant but the steps are ONLY for those doing Algebra and beyond..and does not help children or pre-teens needing this sort of "steps" help!
The best thing about the product is their FREE telephone support for problems that arise using the software! (unheard of, considering M$oft's other "pay-per-call" products)
My kids telephone the support team (india) and receive consis...
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10/21/2007
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Microsoft Student with Encarta Premium 2008 DVD
A lot of very useful tools for my high school sophomore. The user interface is not very intuitive on where to find what tool you are looking for. Once you find the tool the rest is quite good.
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09/20/2007
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100%
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Microsoft has poor customer service
After waiting on the phone for 15 minutes, transferred twice, one dropped call, and another 15 minute call, I finally learned that this product is not available for purchase at any retail outlet and only available for download. This is not a good option when searching for gift giving ideas. The product seems very impressive. However, the current distribution method via internet download only, at first may seem to be convenient actually diminishes convenience when it is not available for poten...
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09/18/2008
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100%
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