[Bookwoman]

I am wondering if it is woth the money to upgrade from iWork ‘07? Can anyone give me input on this? Also comparing Numbers to Excel?

[Darnright]

iWork isn’t that expensive. I’m running old excel files on it. For me, it’s money well spent.

[whatexit]

Numbers is what I bought iWork for - I get a lot of Excel attachments from work that I would need to launch windows to view. Excel’s always been a PITA to me, and I rarely create documents in it. I’m an IT guy - very technical. I don’t do a lot of financial calculations, but lots of matrix work.

I find I use numbers a lot - by choice. The ability to create multiple tables on one sheet is great!! I’ve had a number of colleagues comment on that feature - it’s a ‘data’ vs ‘information’ thing. I can’t speak to how Numbers compares in terms of complex formula’s, but in terms of entering and presenting data, Numbers kicks ass.

[6SJ7]

I never owned iWork '07, so I can't speak to the differences between it and iWork '08. I bought a copy since it was a fraction of the price of Office for Mac and iWork opens Word, Excel, and Powerpoint files with no problem.

I've also talked with some dyed-in-the-wool Windows users who are not happy with the new M/S Office for Windows. They say it is hard to find basic operational commands and they can't get use to the new 'ribbon'.

[Swordmaker]

I am wondering if it is woth the money to upgrade from iWork ‘07? Can anyone give me input on this? Also comparing Numbers to Excel?

Do a Google search for it... I found a family pack (5 licenses) for $47.50 on the web a month ago... Makes it real inexpensive.