Get Office Home and Student 2007 for $60

Finally, a reasonable price for Office 2007. And it's the retail, three-license edition.

(Credit: Newegg)

In case you didn't read Monday's post carefully, I'll say it again: I'm on vacation this week! But here's a little something to tide you over until I return.

A few weeks back I reminded you that Microsoft is still offering Office Ultimate 2007 for $59.95. Of course, that deal is for qualified students only, and it doesn't get you a boxed copy, only a download.

Well, good, old Newegg has the boxed, retail edition of Office Home and Student 2007 for $59.95 shipped. That's after applying coupon code EMCLWNL22 and signing up for Newegg's newsletter (if you haven't already).

Not only does this version come on a bona fide CD in a bona fide box, it also includes licenses for three PCs.

And in case you're wondering, the Home and Student edition of Office includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.

Note to Microsoft: This is a reasonable price for Office. Not $149.95 or even $99.95. Hope you'll keep that in mind while figuring out how to price Office 2010. (But I doubt it.)

[EvanSei]

$99.95 I don't think so,$149.95 I laugh at your face personally the standard issue microsoft works programs do the job for me, what about making and viewing power points you say, 3 word, third party apps. I have tested the trial version of home and student and sure it looks good and works good but it is not worth the current price, but if it's going for $60 that is the sweet spot of pricing I will hand that over with a smile on my face.

[paulvieth]

Do you have a link to somewhwere or prodcut code i dont know about, only see the OEM no cd version at Newegg ?

[jmreader]

Check the current (until 8/26) E-Mail Promotions link on the Newegg main page.

[CommanderAwesomeness]

also rick, it's $70 on amazon.com at the moment. not quite as cheap, but its still a great price.

[Chili_Pepr]

OK deal, but who cares anymore? OpenOffice.org does 99% of what most people need out of office is always available for $0.00, and no rebate is needed.

[Raabscuttle]

Have you actually used Open Office or Google Apps for any serious work? I have - and always end up going back to M$ Office. Believe me I am a big fan of free - but I am also a big fan of usability.

[Chili_Pepr]

@Raabscuttle: Sure do. I'm not sure what you mean about "usability." If you can learn the ribbon that Microsoft forced on everyone, you can adapt to the minor interface differences between OpenOffice and Microsoft Office.

[daak123]

Maybe true and thats why i brought Office Outlook 2007 as a seperate package
{aprox $50 academic package }
(just to sync my windows mobile phone ) any way im very happy with all the other features .

[mjw149]

Well, I agree that ooo and google apps are fine for most of us, some of us have VBA-based stuff from work. But fortunately that's dying off.

[Georgia in MS]

While we're talking software... I thought I would pass this along -- Amazon has Norton 360 for 3 PCs on the Gold Box deal (Norton 360 3.0 1-User/3Pc) for $30 shipped.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=pe_36900_12784970

I use Kaspersky but some may have a need for this Norton.

[Raabscuttle]

RICK! Turn off the VPN, you're on Vaca buddy! No working allowed on Vacation!

[rufustel]

Finally, something reasonable out of Microsoft! That and Windows 7 for $50 presale (long gone now) are a great sign. Too bad these are not the norm.

[jca671]

No there's a dedicated cheapskate- do your family a favor and let that be the last deal until you get back though, Rick! Even the most dedicated bloggers need to unplug once in a while!

[junkmail202]

A BETTER DEAL? - Office 2007 Ultimate Edition - The Ultimate Steal

$59.95 for students: http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/default.aspx

[Meri051846]

I bought the Office Home and Student 2007, thinking it would be the same as the 2003 I bought a few years ago. However, I think the reason it is priced at $60.00 is because it DONES NOT INCLUDE OUTLOOK!!! I would never pay any price for this program if it didn't include Outook. I took my copy of this 2007 version back and was refunded my money...Sorry, but I just can't see the value without Outook being included!