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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Final Cut Studio 2 is a solid value and worthy upgrade for serious film editors who work on Macs. However, hobbyists should consider simpler software. Read review

Specs: 1 seat, Complete package, Apple MacOS X 10.4.9, 1.25 GHz, 2, DVD-ROM, XGA monitor, 1.25 GHz, MacOS, QuickTime 7.1.6 or later

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Manufacturer description: Apple's powerful moviemaking package now supports the latest AVCHD cameras, features an open format Timeline, provides iMovie '08 compatibility, and offers sophisticated effects and filters. Offering plenty of creative ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Apple MacOS X 10.4.10 or later, 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5 1.25 GHz, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Xeon, 4, DVD-ROM, 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Xeon, 1.25 GHz, MacOS, QuickTime 7.2 or later

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Manufacturer description: Family Tree Maker 2009 by Ancestry.com, the #1 selling family history software, can help you easily discover, preserve and share your family history. It can help you build your ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, 500 MHz, 800 MHz, 2x CD-ROM, SXGA monitor, 500 MHz, 800 MHz, Windows

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Manufacturer description: Every family has unique stories and precious memories. Now you can discover the rich and exciting tales from your history and preserve your family heritage as a record for future ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista, 7.0, CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Windows

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Manufacturer description: TeLL me More, the world's leading software for language learning, is valued by users and teachers alike for its speech recognition technology and personalized language courses. TeLL me More ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 333 MHz, Speaker(s), 8x CD-ROM, Microphone, SVGA monitor, Graphics card, 16 bit sound card, 333 MHz, Windows

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Manufacturer description: If you're serious about making your own music, ACID Music Studio software is the perfect tool for original song creation, live recording, and studio-quality mixing and effects processing. Share ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP, 800 MHz, 7, DVD-ROM, Sound card, 800 MHz, Windows

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Manufacturer description: The latest intelligent software version evaluates your progress as you learn, and uses your results to suggest the activities and exercises best suited to your needs. Whatever your objectives or ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 333 MHz, Headphones, Microphone, SVGA monitor, Graphics card, 333 MHz

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Manufacturer description: Help your child build math skills with fun and engaging activities. Math Advantage is packed with lessons and exercises from elementary school to high school, each designed to prepare students ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.2, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2, 266 MHz, 800 MHz, 867 MHz, Printer, Keyboard, 8x DVD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Mouse or compatible device, Internet connection 33.6 Kbps, DirectX 10.0 compatible graphics card, 266 MHz, 800 MHz, 867 MHz, MacOS, Windows, Internet Explorer 5.0 or later

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Manufacturer description: Maximize your productivity with Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Platinum 20! The most comprehensive typing instruction system now includes updated learning tools, an improved user interface and even more features to ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Apple MacOS X 10.4.6 - 10.5, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 20, Keyboard, Speaker(s), 32x CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, 32 MB video memory, Mouse or compatible device, DirectX 9.0 compatible sound card, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, MacOS, Windows

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Manufacturer description: Now you can learn Spanish the easy way with the straightforward software that's been helping people learn foreign languages for more than a decade. Berlitz Spanish Premier is fast, ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 166 MHz, CD-ROM, Speaker(s), Sound card, 166 MHz, MacOS, Windows

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Manufacturer description: PRODUCT FEATURES: All standard subjects included Merriam-Webster's dictionary Barron's concise encyclopedia Over 20 hours of audiobooks Interactive questions and answers Printable test sheets

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista, CD-ROM, Sound card, XGA monitor, MacOS, Windows

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Manufacturer description: Microsoft Expression Acrylic Graphic Designer brings together the best of vector- and pixel-based capabilities, letting you explore new creative and cutting edge possibilities. Produce a variety of graphic visual effects ... Read more

Specs: 1 workstation, Complete package, 2.0, DVD-ROM, MacOS, Windows

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  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Student 2006 is an excellent homework helper for late-elementary, middle, and high-school kids. If you already use Microsoft Office, it's a good buy. If you don't, it's too expensive. Read review

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP3, 333 MHz, DVD-ROM, Speaker(s), SVGA monitor, 4MB video memory, 16 bit sound card, Mouse or compatible device, 333 MHz, Windows

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Manufacturer description: Logic Studio delivers everything a musician needs to write, record, edit, mix, and perform in the studio and on the stage. With three applications, instruments, effects, and a massive sound ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, 1.25 GHz, DVD-ROM, 1.25 GHz, MacOS, QuickTime 7.2 or later

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Manufacturer description: The first software package to apply speech recognition to foreign language learning, Talk to Me is the indispensable method for speaking a foreign language rapidly. The activities are set out ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 333 MHz, Speaker(s), 8x CD-ROM, Microphone, SVGA monitor, 16 bit sound card, 333 MHz, Windows

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Manufacturer description: Logic Express 8 delivers the power and streamlined interface of Logic Pro 8. Innovative production tools and over 100 instruments and effects from Logic Studio let you record, edit, and ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, 1.25 GHz, 8, DVD-ROM, 1.25 GHz, MacOS, QuickTime 7.2 or later

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Manufacturer description: If you want to get the most out of your digital music experience look no further than Cakewalk Pyro 5. Cakewalk has provided leading music recording technology to Grammy and ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Windows

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Manufacturer description: Family history connects you with your past - and brings you closer to your present family. Just getting started? Family Tree Maker 2008 makes it easy for you to discover ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, 500 MHz, 2x CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, 500 MHz, Windows

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Manufacturer description: TELL ME MORE, the world's leading software for language learning, is valued by users and teachers alike for its speech recognition technology and personalized language courses. TeLL me More ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 333 MHz, Microphone, Sound card, SVGA monitor, 333 MHz

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Manufacturer description: Family history connects you with your past - and brings you closer to your present family. Just getting started? Family Tree Maker 2008 makes it easy for you to discover ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, 500 MHz, 2x CD-ROM, SXGA monitor, 500 MHz, Windows

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Manufacturer description: MAGIX Music Studio 12 deluxe provides beginners and advanced musicians with the necessary tools and an intelligent assistant for sophisticated yet easy-to-use home recording: audio and MIDI in one program, ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista, 700 MHz, 12, DVD-ROM, XGA monitor, 16 bit sound card, Mouse or compatible device, 700 MHz, Windows

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Manufacturer description: Your Reason rack just got bigger. Reason version 4 comes equipped with a brand new sequencer, a revolutionary groove tool, a stunning arpeggiator and a synth to end all synths. ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Apple MacOS X 10.4, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, 4.0, XGA monitor, 16 bit sound card, DirectX compatible sound card, MacOS, Windows

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Manufacturer description: Attention songwriters of all levels! Finale SongWriter makes it easy for you to create and print sheet music on your PC or Macintosh. Now you can put down your pen ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, MacOS, Windows

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Manufacturer description: Encarta Reference Library Educator Edition 2004 combines the resources of its award-winning encyclopedia with a variety of research and learning tools to deliver a complete reference resource for school use. ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 385 MB, 333 MHz, 128 MB, 4x CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Mouse or compatible device, 333 MHz, Windows

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Manufacturer description: SYSTRAN Premium Translator is the most powerful translation software available for use on your PC. It uses the same robust translation engine selected by Google, Yahoo!, global corporations, and the ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, 1 GHz, 6, DVD-ROM, 1 GHz, Windows, Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Office 2000, Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007, Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later, Internet Explorer 6.0 or later