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02 February
 As many of you know, Software4Students has been offering the best discounts in Microsoft software for students and their parents since 2007.
Over the years, we have been offering discounts of up to 90%, in Microsoft's fully functional software. However, Microsoft has recently announced that the programme that was making this possible will come to an end on March 31st, 2012.
The good news is that this is not the end of the great discounts that you love!
Software4Students hope to introduce a new range of Microsoft Office and Windows 7 products in the future. Although the prices will not be as highly discounted as in the former range, students and parents will still be able to make big savings when buying their favourite Microsoft software.
We would like to take this opportunity to encourage all those who still do not have Windows 7 or Microsoft Office 2010 installed in their laptops or PCs to take advantage of this last chance to enjoy amazing discounts.
This announcement does not affect customers who have purchased Microsoft products before this date. You will still be able to use your software after March 31st.
Which Products are Affected?
The end of this programme affects only Microsoft products. Software from other manufacturers like Adobe, Kaspersky, etc... are not affected by this change. Please continue reading to know which products will no longer be available after March 31st.
1. Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010
2. Windows 7 Upgrade editions
3. Other Microsoft products:
• Microsoft Expression Web 4
• Microsoft Expression Studio 4 Ultimate
Sing it Loud!
We will be selling Microsoft's Office 2010 Professional Plus and Windows 7 upgrade at up to 90% off while stocks last. So hurry up to secure your copy before we run out of them! Likewise, don't let this opportunity pass your friends and family - sing it and sing it loud, let them know that this offer, to get 90% off full versions of MS Office and Windows 7, is ending soon.
If you're a parent tell your kids, if you're a teacher tell your students or if you're a social media wizard spread the word online!
We want to hear from you!
Tell us how these low cost products helped you save? Would you like to see further discounts from Microsoft in the future?
Let us know in the comments below!
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01 February
Windows 8 Preview
We are delighted to be able to offer you our loyal customers a very exclusive peak into the belly of Windows 8. The full version is not expected to be officially released until September 2012, however Microsoft has given us a good indication of what to expect and we are here to pass it on to you.
One of Microsoft’s strengths has been the ability to continually reinvent itself and its products to match the changing world. The upcoming release of Windows 8 demonstrates that ability perhaps more than ever.
The way in which we interact with our PC’s and laptops could be fundamentally changed by Windows 8. The first thing that any new user is going to notice is that the familiar desktop screen is a thing of the past. Instead Microsoft has replaced it with what they call a “Metro design”. Microsoft states that “the new Start screen puts all of your apps in front of you for immediate access. You don’t have to remember where things are.”
Metro Screen Design
“The way in which we interact with our PC’s and laptops could be fundamentally changed by Windows 8.”
That’s right folks, they are basically making your computer have the user friendly interface of a smart phone or tablet without the limitations that come with a smaller device. They have even developed their own Metro Apps that are going to be fully integrated within the computer. It appears the Metro apps are going to operate in much the same way to the Android store. There will be cost to some Metro Apps but Microsoft has not indicated the price range yet.
We hope you are as excited about Windows 8 as we are. This could set the operating system agenda for decades to come. It is important to remember that this is not just the launch of a new version of Windows with little tweaks and upgrades added into the old familiar set-up. This is a root and branch change of the way Microsoft see you, the customer interacting with technology. As Microsoft have said on this issue “More than two out of three PCs today are mobile devices—laptops, netbooks, notebooks, or tablets... Screens range from under ten inches to wall-mounted monitors to multiple HD screens. Storage has grown from megabytes to terabytes and is moving to the cloud.”
Windows 8 Files
“Windows 8 is a massive step up from Windows 7 in almost every way.”
By making Windows 8 available on tablets and smart phones, Microsoft is hoping to challenge Apple’s current dominance of the market. This could be an interesting battle by these two giants of the technology world, and there could well be some metaphorical blood on the floor of Silicon Valley before this contest is decided.
Another very interesting edition to Windows 8 is that there will be two touch keyboards, which will make typing up documents and interacting on social media sites quicker and easier. But one of the biggest developments is the touch browsing interface that Microsoft has designed to be used on Windows 8.Microsft claim that this will “make interacting with your PC fluid and intuitive. The new interface is built for touch. With touch, you can do what you want to do quickly and naturally.”
Apps Alive
And while there may be already computers on the market that have this functionality the cost has been prohibitive and the size of the screens impractical. Windows 8 will make this feature available to a much larger proportion of the population. This new touch browsing system is basically going to give you the ability to zoom, pan, crop, and move between web pages with ease.
Windows 8 is a massive step up from Windows 7 in almost every way. Microsoft has taken a gamble with Windows 8 by changing the desktop interface they risk losing some of their existing customers to other operating systems or to older versions of Windows.
This risk though is counteracted with the possibility of attracting a new generation of Windows user who until now may not have seen the point of using a computer on a daily basis when they have other alternatives.
We at Students4Software think that interactive touch screen computing is only going become more ingrained in our everyday lives. We are looking forward to Windows 2025, as by that stage we hope most of you will have managed to graduate!
So why don’t you drop us a line and tell us what you think! If you are a current Windows user will you be the first in line to buy this upgrade, or even more interestingly if you are a MAC head would Windows 8 tempt you to switch your OS back to Windows.
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23 January
New Year, New Software!
Last year we asked you what type of software you would like to see on Software4Students. Based on your valuable input, we did our homework and added a whole lot of new products that will help you expand your skills in a wide range of areas. So just in case that you missed the new software in town, we are giving you a quick overview on them.
Animation & Video Production Software:
      
For the avid animators and film makers, we have introduced a whole new category featuring the preferred software for animation beginners and professionals:
• CrazyTalk Animator: Create actors using any photo or illustration and easily bring them to life!
• I Can Animate 2: Stop frame animation for everyone.
• Comic Life Deluxe: Transform your life into a comic strip by using your digital photos.
• iStopMotion 2: Stop motion animation made easy. (For Mac users).
• Final Draft 8: The best-selling scriptwriting software now available to students.
• Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 2: Create digital storyboards like a pro.
• Adobe Director 11.5: Create interactive games, demos, prototypes, simulations and more with the latest verson of Adobe Director.
• Adobe Captivate 5.5: The leading interactive eLearning content authoring software.
Graphic Design Software:
      
• CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5: All-in-one graphic design software.
• Corel Painter 12: Digital painting tools from the world’s leading digital art software.
• Corel PaintShop Pro X4: The ultimate photo editing software for students.
• Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Elements 10: Everything beginners need for photos & videos editing.
• Magic Bullet PhotoLooks 1.5: Save time with 100 presets for Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro and more.
• Magic Bullet Quick Looks 1.3: Plug-in for Photoshop, Lightroom and Apple's Aperture with over 100 stylised looks for photos
Medical Software:
  
• Student Interactive Functional Anatomy 2nd Ed.: A collection of interactive 3D muscle function animations that you can move and manipulate with your mouse.
• 3D Human Anatomy: Regional Edition: Highly detailed, labeled anatomy from head to foot in 3D.
• Anatomy & Physiology Online: A new approach to learning anatomy and physiology for medical students.
Music Software:
 
• Pro Tools 10: Better, faster, and easier sound with the latest version of the most advanced audio production platform.
• Sony ACID Pro 7: Seamless music-creation and post-production environment with the Professional Digital Audio Workstation.
Voice Recognition Software:
   
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11.5 Premium Upgrade: Why not upgrading to NaturallySpeaking's latest version?
• Dragon Dictate 2.5 Upgrade for MAC: Upgrade to Dragon Dictate most current edition.
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 Training Video: Learn all the tricks and increase your productivity.
• Dragon Dictate 2.5 Training Video
Software Bundles:
  
• Dragon Dictate 2.5 + Training Video
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11.5 Home + Training Video
• Windows 7 + Kaspersky Anti-virus/Internet Security
Antivirus Software:
 
• Kaspersky Mobile Security 9: Protect your mobile privacy.
• Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 Booster Ed: Need more cover? The Booster edition includes TuneUp Utilities & Rebit Backup and more.
Productivity Software:
  
• OmniGraffle 5 for Mac: Create eye-popping graphic documents like diagrams & process charts with your Mac.
• OmniPlan 2 for Mac: Painless project management for MAC users.
• OmniOutliner 3 for Mac: The must-have ideas organisation software for Macintosh fans.
Tech Gadgets:
        
• Livescribe Echo Smartpen & accessories: Never miss a word by recording everything you hear and write.
• Mimobot Character Flash Drives: Collect these super cool character flash drives. Star Wars, Hello Kitty and Batman series now in stock!
• Coloud Headphones: The headphones that everyone is talking about! Powerful sound, stylish design and a microphone to answer your calls.
• Headphonies Speakers: Small yet powerful speakers for your mobile devices.
Computer Games:
     
• Lego Batman
• X-Plane
• Lego Indiana Jones 2
• Civilization V
• Age of Empires III
• RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum
Mac Software:
We have added a wide range of new products for Mac users so that you can continue enjoying the best software at the best prices.
As you can see, there is something for everyone! Whether you are a fan of digital arts, music, technology, gaming, or you just want to be more efficient and productive, we have the software that you need. And not only that; we have the software that you need... at the prices that you love!
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23 January
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23 January
Don't get left behind with Microsoft Office Starter
Software4Students offers our customers Microsoft 2010 Professional Plus for only £38.00.
However as many new computers and laptops come preloaded with Microsoft Office Starter Kit free of charge; it can be difficult to decide on the correct software package for you.
We know that everyone’s finances are strained at the moment and that is exactly why it would be wise to save £392.00 on the R.R.P. off Microsoft 2010 Professional Plus, and invest £38.00 of your hard earned pounds in this excellent software package.
What you cannot do with Microsoft Office Starter
Microsoft’s own website describes their Office Starter Kit as having “limited-functionality versions of Word and Excel” and the website goes onto say that Office Starter “does not include PowerPoint or Outlook” either.
Microsoft Office Starter is suggested as being suitable for
those not in education or don't plan on using it for homework and
assignments.
Again from more information from Microsoft’s own website shows the limits of the Office Starter Kit.
What end users cannot do with Office Starter 2010:
•Create PowerPoint presentations
•Manage email with Outlook
•Organize notes, media, and project resources in one place using Microsoft OneNote
•Add comments or track changes to documents
•Analyse data with pivot tables
•Enhance documents with Smart Art graphics
•Automate and accelerate repetitive tasks using programmable macros
•Customize the quick access toolbar
•Connect to an external data source in Excel
•Create a report with a table of contents, footnotes, and bibliographies
•Turn off the advertisements
Give yourself the best chance
The only thing that will limit the use you get out of Professional Plus will be your own imagination. This package comes with updated version of your tried and tested Office favourites along with some new ones such as Onenote 2010, Sahrespace Workspace2010 and Office Web Apps.
These enhanced and new features will only make it easier for you to structure, plan and present your college work throughout the year. For example Onenote 2010 would be ideal for working on group projects with other members of your class.
This is because Onenote gives you the ability to have multiple contributors remotely contributing to the same document.
Another great feature of Professional Plus 2010 is that if you have forgotten to bring your laptop to college you can still access your work from a smartphone or from another lap top with an internet connection. This functionality can be achieved through Office Web Apps.
The only down side is you can no longer claim not having your computer with you is a valid reason for going home/to the pub/or home and then the pub. (which either variation you currently employ!)
Microsoft Office Professional 2010 can also give you in edge in your presentations. New features that have been added to PowerPoint 2010 make it the best yet at displaying and editing visual and audio content for your audience. You can then also send your finished power point presentation remotely to your class mates or tutor even if they don’t have the same software that you do.
We at Software4Students know that while college can sometimes be a great experience it can also be very stressful and difficult, especially around exam time. That is why we think this product represents real value for money while also providing you with the latest digital tools to tackle that academic jungle effectively.
For massive savings and discounts, this is the ultimate student software site to visit first! Buy
Microsoft Office 2010 Pro Plus now.
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