Comparisons between Pages, Word, Nisus...

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I need a full-featured word processor, and before I commit all my files, I'm wondering if someone has put together a comprehensive comparison chart. The magazine reviews are too short; they're not really helpful.
Or -- if there isn't a comprehensive comparison -- I'd like to hear from other serious users who find certain feartures good, or lacking, in Pages.
Thanks,
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Redlex, who sell Mellel, put together one comparison chart between Nisus, Word, Mellel and OpenOffice: http://www.redlers.com/mellelcompetitive.html
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