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What's The Difference Between Corel Office and Microsoft Office?

NickNack — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 16:11:36 GMT

I need a new laptop computer. The only reason I'm looking on QVC is because of the easy pays. I don't want McAfee virus protection, which is what Dell seems to carry. I find it irritating that it pops up all the time. I would prefer Trend Micro which seems to be what is on the HP computers. I'm used to Microsoft Office but see that the HP computers come with Corel Office. What is the difference? Is Corel Office comparable? I'm looking for a 15" touch laptop. I would also consider buying locally. I don't have a job right now, though, so the easy pays would really be helpful. My computer is obviously dying and I need a new computer soon. Thanks for any input or advice you have for me.

Re: What's The Difference Between Corel Office and Microsoft Office?

HonnyBrown — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 16:14:26 GMT

Do you remember Word Perfect? That's a part of Corel.

MicroSoft is more universal.

Re: What's The Difference Between Corel Office and Microsoft Office?

glb613 — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 16:38:53 GMT

You can download either Open Office or Libre Office free of charge. They are both compatible with Microsoft Office.

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stevieb — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 20:58:49 GMT

Dell and HP are not the only brands QVC sells. A quick look shows Asus among other brands also being sold on EP and my personal view is that almost anything is preferable to either Dell or HP... Office like software, as noted, is widely available and so this really shouldn't be your criteria for making the choice.

Re: What's The Difference Between Corel Office and Microsoft Office?

NickNack — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 00:31:35 GMT

Thanks everyone. If Dell and HP aren't the way to go, what brands would you recommend? I've never heard of Asus. Is it a good brand? I've had my Dell for about seven years and it has worked well for me until now. It's getting very slow. Would either of these be a good computer to go with? If not, what else should I be looking for? Thanks very much for your feedback.

http://www.qvc.com/Dell-15-Touchscreen-Laptop---2GHz-Intel-i7,-8GB-RAM,-1TB-HDD.product.E279922.html?orderId=211308148&itemId=221251415&sc=CRT

http://www.qvc.com/Dell-15-Touch-Laptop---1.7GHz-Intel-i5,-8GB-RAM,-1TB-HDD.product.E279930.html?orderId=211308148&itemId=221251421&sc=CRT

Re: What's The Difference Between Corel Office and Microsoft Office?

juge2002 — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 06:13:30 GMT

NickNack, here are a few suggestions...

First, I understand the convenience of easy pays, but if you can handle paying out of pocket, you will get a much better deal from a local store or other online store (Best Buy, Staples, Microcenter). QVC is usually overpriced. Your timing is excellent because the next few weeks (November thru Black Friday) is the best time to get a laptop deal. Check out Slickdeals.net, it is a deals site that lists the best deals right now in the country.

For example, the laptop you are looking at is 949 on QVC and only $773 at Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-15-6-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i7-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-silver/6685344.p?id=1219234629227&skuId=6685344)

Second, as others have pointed out, do not worry about Office software unless you will use Microsoft Office for school or work.

And, finally, have you considered Macbooks? I find the user interface much cleaner and you don't have to deal with annoying pop up programs running like on Windows 8. Microcenter typically has the regular 13inch model for $999.

Re: What's The Difference Between Corel Office and Microsoft Office?

glb613 — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 13:51:49 GMT

On 11/6/2014 NickNack said:
Thanks everyone. If Dell and HP aren't the way to go, what brands would you recommend? I've never heard of Asus. Is it a good brand? I've had my Dell for about seven years and it has worked well for me until now. It's getting very slow. Would either of these be a good computer to go with? If not, what else should I be looking for? Thanks very much for your feedback.

http://www.qvc.com/Dell-15-Touchscreen-Laptop---2GHz-Intel-i7,-8GB-RAM,-1TB-HDD.product.E279922.html?orderId=211308148&itemId=221251415&sc=CRT

http://www.qvc.com/Dell-15-Touch-Laptop---1.7GHz-Intel-i5,-8GB-RAM,-1TB-HDD.product.E279930.html?orderId=211308148&itemId=221251421&sc=CRT

Before I switched to Apple, I owned several HP computers and didn't have any problems or failures. One thing I did was make sure the notebook/laptop vents were on the side. Vents on the bottom often lead to failure due to excessive heat build up. No matter what brand you buy, don't buy a notebook with vents on the bottom.

Re: What's The Difference Between Corel Office and Microsoft Office?

tlkmtg — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 14:05:52 GMT

Recommend (Apple) MAC, you won't go back It is a bit pricier, but I have 5 kids, all HS / College..... and myself all have MAC's and no problems with any of them Ever! We even have an old original desktop apple 1999 still works! You get what you pay for with this product. And have always gotten excellent customer service at the Apple Store.

Secondly, HP Hubby has HP, and again really no big problems, customer service helpful.

Had a Dell a few years back..... bought as TSV Horrible experience, customer service tried to be helpful, but had hard time understanding english, just one problem after another...

as above recommend Apple if you don't want problems!

Re: What's The Difference Between Corel Office and Microsoft Office?

NickNack — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:57:57 GMT

Thanks everyone. I'll look at getting a Mac. I hadn't thought about a 13". I was planning on getting a 15" laptop. I know I would like a Mac much better, but I really didn't think they were affordable. I'll check into the smaller size.

Re: What's The Difference Between Corel Office and Microsoft Office?

glb613 — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:29:28 GMT

It's not just the price of the computer. You will need to replace your software with Mac versions.

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151949 — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:35:06 GMT

I highly recommend a Dell laptop - my DH bought one when he retired 8 years ago and we are very pleased with it. He only buys Dell and has yet to have a bad experience with them However, I also highly recommend you buy your dell from Dell and not from QVC. They allow you - and help you - to "build your own" only buying the software that you need. When you buy from QVC they sell you a lot you don't need and won't use but you paid for.

Re: What's The Difference Between Corel Office and Microsoft Office?

NickNack — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:45:59 GMT

Do the Macs come with a DVD/CD drive? I think it looks like they do but wasn't sure.

Re: What's The Difference Between Corel Office and Microsoft Office?

ValuSkr — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 19:10:15 GMT

Have to admit I haven't heard of Corel software. I thought they made dinnerware.

Re: What's The Difference Between Corel Office and Microsoft Office?

glb613 — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 19:30:43 GMT

On 11/7/2014 NickNack said:
Do the Macs come with a DVD/CD drive? I think it looks like they do but wasn't sure.

No, they don't. You can buy a external Super drive which is what I did.

Re: What's The Difference Between Corel Office and Microsoft Office?

NickNack — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 20:15:15 GMT

On 11/7/2014 glb613 said:
On 11/7/2014 NickNack said:
Do the Macs come with a DVD/CD drive? I think it looks like they do but wasn't sure.

No, they don't. You can buy a external Super drive which is what I did.

Thank you.

Re: What's The Difference Between Corel Office and Microsoft Office?

yock — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 23:13:24 GMT

Corel software has WordPerfect. When I worked in an office that was my preference because you could toggle into the codes. Made it easier to see where tables started and ended for example but nowadays since they began putting microscope office on most everyone uses word I don't like the version of Corel I have on my computer and seldom use a letter program any more. Excel is part of microscope office and u I am inclined to use that quite a lot

Re: What's The Difference Between Corel Office and Microsoft Office?

yock — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 23:14:56 GMT

I meant Microsoft not microscope whatever that is