Microsoft Office 2000: Professional (PC CD-ROM) Jewel CIB
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Manufacturer description
All jewel cases replaced with new cases unless already in NRMT-MT condition. As a result, every disc surface is free of scratches and has a beautiful mirror finish. Reach out if you ever have any issues and most importantly, HAVE FUN!
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft Office 2000: Professional Jewel CIB using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Microsoft's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| os | Windows 95/98/2000 |
|---|---|
| edition | Professional |
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