Software : Business and Productivity
QuickBooks Premier 2008
Reviewed on 04/10/2007 03:36 AMQuickBooks Premier 2008 remains the top small-business accounting program. Its guidance for novices is top-notch, and it comes in a variety of editions tailored for specific industries. Version 2008 isn't an essential upgrade for QuickBooks 2007 users, but it's a good buy for users of earlier versions, and for anyone new to accounting software.
IBM Lotus Symphony (Windows)
Reviewed on 05/04/2008 03:36 AMAlthough still in beta testing, IBM Lotus Symphony offers strong alternatives to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel with more features and nicer interfaces than most other free software.
Quicken Home & Business 2008
Reviewed on 07/09/2007 03:36 AMQuicken 2008 is a solid finance package and a great choice for novices, but there isn't a compelling reason to upgrade from the 2007 version.
Quicken Starter Edition 2008
Reviewed on 07/09/2007 03:36 AMQuicken 2008 is a solid finance package and a great choice for novices, but there isn't a compelling reason to upgrade from the 2007 version.
Quicken Deluxe 2008
Reviewed on 07/09/2007 03:36 AMQuicken 2008 is a solid finance package and a great choice for novices, but there isn't a compelling reason to upgrade from the 2007 version.
Quicken Premier 2008
Reviewed on 07/09/2007 03:36 AMQuicken 2008 is a solid finance package and a great choice for novices, but there isn't a compelling reason to upgrade from the 2007 version.
Apple iWork '08
Reviewed on 15/08/2007 03:36 AMAlthough Microsoft Office 2007 offers deeper features, particularly for number crunchers, Apple iWork '08 is a strong Mac productivity package and a pleasure to use.
Intuit TurboTax Online Deluxe 2007
Reviewed on 31/07/2007 01:53 PM Intuit TurboTax Online Deluxe 2006 is a terrific tax-prep service that's sure to please longtime TurboTax users tired of software installations.
TurboTax Premier Investments 2006 - without State
Reviewed on 31/07/2007 01:53 PMWith its cogent, easy-to-understand interview and clean design, Intuit TurboTax 2006 remains one of the top tax-prep programs out there. However, it's pricier than H&R Block's TaxCut, which is the better bargain.
TurboTax Deluxe Deduction Maximizer 2006 - without State
Reviewed on 31/07/2007 01:53 PMWith its cogent, easy-to-understand interview and clean design, Intuit TurboTax 2006 remains one of the top tax-prep programs out there. However, it's pricier than H&R Block's TaxCut, which is the better bargain.

