Mac office 2008......

Hey all,
i'm just about to buy office 2004 for my macbook...can anyone explain what the difference with the office 2008 that was announced today??i basically just need it for word(writing essays) and powerpoint(class presentations)but at the same time i dont want to buy something thats obsolete...
regards,
Paul.

Depends on what you are using NOW for an office suite, depending on if you are using one. How much longer can you go without Mac Office?
Office 2004 on the MacBook runs very well on my MacBook and I'm not lacking in any features. I use Entourage, PowerPoint, and Excel on nearly a daily basis. With what all I do, it is difficult to believe this is a product crafted in 2004. As it is, even now, the 2004 version of Mac Office is quite elegant.
I would dig around for discounts on Office 2004. Look for upgrade advertisements: "GET 2004 MAC OFFICE, RECEIVE OFFICE 2008 FOR X PERCENT OFF." That sort of thing. This will start showing up as the year progresses.

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