They offer discounts to students and faculty, of course, but they may extend that to alumni-it never hurts to ask.I spent a lot of time this week checking and creating new concepts for the new softwares that I might released for public. One more avenue to explore is university bookstores. SoftwareMax has Office 2016 for $58, but a quick search online shows the business is closed, and it has an ‘F’ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Complaints abound in various reviews, including RipOff School discounts Both businesses advertise that they are a “Microsoft Partner & Solution” company, but the complaints and reviews on both organizations are bad.

For instance, has Office 2010 for $88 and Office 2013 for $58.

Wander further afield on the Internet, and you’ll find other deals that may be too good to be true. JD Sartain / IDGĬheck Amazon or eBay for Office 20 Beware of software scams and unreliable vendors

However, deals this cheap should be scrutinized carefully. You could also try eBay, where Office deals could be had for as little as $9. As of this writing we found Office 2016 Home & Student for $79 on Amazon Remove non-product link, and Office 2013 for $200-$240 on Amazon Remove non-product link. Because Amazon offers some buyer protections, it’s a good place to start. We’ve all shopped online long enough to know that extra care is required when buying used or older products. At the least, you will want a robust antivirus program to fend off attacks. Microsoft says these products will still function normally after death, but there will be no more updates. But Office 2016, which was originally slated to die much sooner, was extended through October 14, 2025-which is also the last day for Office 2019. Office 2010 ends October 13, 2020. Office 2013 is scheduled for termination on April 11, 2023. Office 2000 through 2007 no longer work in Windows 10. Check the expiration dateįirst of all, check product lifecycles and compatible Windows versions before you invest.

You can get Microsoft Office for cheap if you’re willing to buy an older version, but you need to shop carefully. Some users want Office but don’t want to pay for the current products- Office 2019 standalone software, or Microsoft 365’s subscription-based Office apps.

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