Microsoft has announced a new version of Microsoft Office 365, it will be called Office 365 University and will be designed for students, and it will launch in the first quarter of 2013.
Microsoft Office 365 University Edition will retail for $79.99 for a four-year and two-computer user license, or as Microsoft points out about $1.67 a month for Office 365 and its cloud tools.
Features of Microsoft Office 365 University Edition
Microsoft Office 365 University Edition will have the following features:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher;
20 extra gigabytes of storage on Skydrive, for a total of 27 gigabytes. Every Skydrive user gets 7 gigabytes for free.
60 Skype ‘world minutes’ per month. This will be nice for students studying abroad, and could provide a gateway to getting more Skype users to using its paid services.
Office on Demand, allowing users to ‘stream’ Office onto a PC with an Internet connection. Go home for winter break, in other words, and you will still have Office.
Benefits for Students
The Office 365 University Edition is tailored specifically for students, offering a comprehensive suite of tools that are essential for academic success. The inclusion of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, and Publisher ensures that students have access to all the necessary applications for writing papers, creating presentations, managing data, and organizing their schedules.
The additional 20 gigabytes of storage on Skydrive is particularly beneficial for students who need to store large amounts of data, such as research papers, project files, and multimedia content. With a total of 27 gigabytes of storage, students can easily access their files from anywhere, ensuring that they are always prepared for their classes and assignments.
The 60 Skype ‘world minutes’ per month is another valuable feature, especially for international students or those studying abroad. This allows them to stay connected with family and friends without incurring high phone bills. It also provides an opportunity for students to explore Skype’s paid services, potentially leading to increased usage of the platform.
Office on Demand is a game-changer for students who frequently move between different locations. Whether they are at home, in the library, or visiting friends, they can stream Office onto any PC with an Internet connection. This flexibility ensures that students can work on their assignments and projects without interruption, regardless of their location.
Microsoft has not given an exact launch date as yet, all we know is the first quarter of next year, as soon as we get some more information we will let you guys know.
Source The Next Web
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