upgrade question

[wj.nelson]

I recently bought a mac book and with it purchased office mac 2004, I
was told by the retailer that I would be able to get the upgrade for
no cost from microsoft since the purchase date is so close to the new
release. I am wondering if this is true or if I should return it to
the retailer and wait for the 2008 edition. If this is a dumb
question please forgive me, I am new to computers...

Thank you in advance,
Wes

 

[JE McGimpsey]

I recently bought a mac book and with it purchased office mac 2004, I
was told by the retailer that I would be able to get the upgrade for
no cost from microsoft since the purchase date is so close to the new
release. I am wondering if this is true or if I should return it to
the retailer and wait for the 2008 edition. If this is a dumb
question please forgive me, I am new to computers...

Depends a bit on what "recently" means. Take a look here:

http://www.microsoft.com/mac/go/promotions/supersuitedeal/

 

[Diane Ross]

I recently bought a mac book and with it purchased office mac 2004, I
was told by the retailer that I would be able to get the upgrade for
no cost from microsoft since the purchase date is so close to the new
release. I am wondering if this is true or if I should return it to
the retailer and wait for the 2008 edition. If this is a dumb
question please forgive me, I am new to computers...

A test drive of Office 2004 comes on most computers. It's imperative that
you remove it before using the retail version. Did you install Office or did
they? Do you have the original box and a receipt?

The coupons to get your free copy will require certain proofs. Be sure to
read the offers for exactly what you need.

Links to promotions:

1) Super Suite Deal: (upgrades to full version) If you acquire a qualifying
Microsoft® Office 2004 for Mac product listed below between November 1, 2007
and January 14, 2008 you are eligible to receive Microsoft® Office 2008 for
Mac Special Media Edition for the cost of shipping and handling ($6.99 US/
$10.00 CDN), plus applicable taxes

<http://www.microsoft.com/mac/go/promotions/supersuitedeal/>

2) Technology Guarantee program: The Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
Technology Guarantee program allows customers who purchase an edition of
Office 2004 for Mac to receive an edition of Office 2008 for the cost of
shipping, handling and applicable tax. This offer is valid for products
purchased between September 25th, 2007 and March 31st, 2008.

<http://www.microsoft.com/mac/go/promotions/>

Note, the Super Suite Deal has different dates. If you purchased Office 2004
before the Nov. 1 date, then you could only use the technology guarantee
coupon.

 

[wj.nelson]

A test drive of Office 2004 comes on most computers. It's imperative that
you remove it before using the retail version. Did you install Office or did
they? Do you have the original box and a receipt?

The coupons to get your free copy will require certain proofs. Be sure to
read the offers for exactly what you need.

Links to promotions:

1) Super Suite Deal: (upgrades to full version) If you acquire a qualifying
Microsoft(R) Office 2004 for Mac product listed below between November 1, 2007
and January 14, 2008 you are eligible to receive Microsoft(R) Office 2008 for
Mac Special Media Edition for the cost of shipping and handling ($6.99 US/
$10.00 CDN), plus applicable taxes

<http://www.microsoft.com/mac/go/promotions/supersuitedeal/>

2) Technology Guarantee program: The Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
Technology Guarantee program allows customers who purchase an edition of
Office 2004 for Mac to receive an edition of Office 2008 for the cost of
shipping, handling and applicable tax. This offer is valid for products
purchased between September 25th, 2007 and March 31st, 2008.

<http://www.microsoft.com/mac/go/promotions/>

Note, the Super Suite Deal has different dates. If you purchased Office 2004
before the Nov. 1 date, then you could only use the technology guarantee
coupon.

Thank you all for your replies!! I have not opened or installed the
2004 edition, it is still in original packaging. Also, we purchased
the mac and office package maybe 2 weeks ago, so I should be all
good!! Again, thank you all!!

 

[Diane Ross]

Thank you all for your replies!! I have not opened or installed the
2004 edition, it is still in original packaging. Also, we purchased
the mac and office package maybe 2 weeks ago, so I should be all
good!! Again, thank you all!!

If you are using the test drive, see this page for how to remove it. It's
been a nightmare to remove for many users.

<http://www.entourage.mvps.org/install/demo.html>

 

[dbjohn1]

I use both a MAC and a PC. I was upgraded from Office 03 to Office 07. I noticed it asked if I wanted to keep Office 03.... I said no. I wish I had kept Office 03, as I can accomplish things much quicker on the old version when time is of the essence. Can I also keep my Office 04 version on my MAC when I install my Office 08 version?

 

[JE McGimpsey]

I use both a MAC and a PC. I was upgraded from Office 03 to Office 07. I
noticed it asked if I wanted to keep Office 03.... I said no. I wish I had
kept Office 03, as I can accomplish things much quicker on the old version
when time is of the essence. Can I also keep my Office 04 version on my MAC
when I install my Office 08 version?

Yes. Just don't elect to delete Office 2004 when asked during Office
2008 installation