Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 with Key Academic Windows XP/Vista
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Manufacturer description
Complete with install key and insert booklet as shown. The disc is in very good condition and has been tested. Item shown is the exact one you will receive. Fast and secure shipping with tracking!
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 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 Academic |
|---|---|
| os_compatibility | Windows XP/Vista |
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