Microsoft Office 97 Professional Edition CD w/ Key
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Manufacturer description
Excellent condition! A few very minor scratches on bottom that do not affect usability. Fast shipping Please message me with any questions!
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft Office 97 Professional Edition CD w/ Key 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
| edition | Professional |
|---|---|
| license_type | Retail |
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