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Giveaway: Try Office 2013, win this HTC WP7 phone

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief October 19, 2012 · 2 min read

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Microsoft Philippines contacted me a couple of weeks back and asked if I could try out the new Office 2013. They also gave me an HTC Windows Phone 7 and said I can give it away to readers.

Last week Office 2013 reached RTM Milestone. That means copies of Office 2013 is now being readied for distribution. Microsoft has also announced that customers who bought Office 2010 starting today will be getting Office 2013 for free.

I tried the preview copy of Office 2013 and even shared copies to people so they can try it out. One of the more frequent feedback I get from other folks is that the new Office is much faster than 2010 (and I would certainly agree).

While we still don’t have any touch-capable laptop to use with Office 2013, I’m pretty interested to see how it works from that perspective (I’ve actually pre-reserved two units of touch-screen laptops from Asus that my contributors can use).

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The new applications that came with Office 2013 are OneNote and Lync. OneNote’s UI even relies heavily on a touch-screen menu.

I’ve also been a heavy user of Mozilla Thunderbird for many years but after trying out Outlook 2013, I’m not going back to Thunderbird again.

Anyway, I think you have to download and try out Office 2013 to really appreciate it. Go download a copy of MS Office 2013 here.

Now for the giveaway, we’re raffling of an HTC Radar Windows Phone 7.5 to readers here who tried out Office 2013.

Just leave a comment which of the features of the new Office 2013 you liked the best. Just include a screenshot or a photo of your PC running Office 2013.

We’ll randomly pick the winner on October 24 (I’ll be in SG to cover the launch of Windows 8 but I’ll try to squeeze in the announcement).

How can I get a free copy of Office 2013?

Customers who bought Office 2010 starting today will get Office 2013 for free.

What new applications are included in Office 2013?

The new applications that came with Office 2013 are OneNote and Lync.

How do I join the giveaway for the HTC Windows Phone 7?

Leave a comment about which feature of the new Office 2013 you like.

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251 Comments

Jhaylogs · 14 years ago

Skydrive Integration is my best and favorite feature of Microsoft Office 2013.

Al Ciocon · 14 years ago

http://oi47.tinypic.com/63yqdw.jpg

My favorite feature in Office 2013 is the new start screen and the touch enhancements added to it.

ABV · 14 years ago

I like the new look/interface of the new office. There’s bit of learning curve in the new interface but I guess it is manageable after some practice. Plus points in the skydrive integration, the only set-back of it is reliable Internet connection, which is a problem in the office.

http://postimage.org/image/f1qn6lifl/
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Lawrence Velasco · 14 years ago

My favorite feature would be the SkyDrive Integration and the new look of Office. Though I would rather not have the tabs in capital letters. The smooth typing was also cool. :)

It really matches Windows 8 too!

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q694/ToldarkenHansam/Untitled_zpsfa3073a5.png

Adrian · 14 years ago

Ang mga nagustuhan ko sa office 2013

1. Ang new metro look (malinis ang interface at di masakit sa mata pag nagtatype)
2. Cloud service (skydrive integration – pwede ka nang magsave o i-edit ng mga dokumento kahit saan gamit ang iyong account sa skydrive )
3. multi-touch controls para naman sa mga tablets at smartphones
4. makakapagedit ng pdf files sa microsoft word

https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=29c88698f43c436f#cid=29C88698F43C436F&id=29C88698F43C436F%21110
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=29c88698f43c436f#cid=29C88698F43C436F&id=29C88698F43C436F%21111
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=29c88698f43c436f#cid=29C88698F43C436F&id=29C88698F43C436F%21112

HK-47 · 14 years ago

I agree with many of the other posters here — SkyDrive integration is the best new feature of Office 2013

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/803/office2013screenshot.jpg/

Robby · 14 years ago

My favorite feature is OneNote 2013’s notebook syncing functionality with SkyDrive. Now, my important notes are in sync with my personal machines, workstation, and phones.

http://sdrv.ms/RczfCK

Lee Erik · 14 years ago

Maraming bago sa office 2013. what i like most is yung word, outlook at powerpoint. gusto ko yung password protection for the documents. Yung “metro look” is awesome. the best din ang skydrive integration. here are my pics..
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i381/toperlee/Word.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i381/toperlee/Powerpoint.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i381/toperlee/Outlook.jpg

Reilly · 14 years ago

Man, sure wish I could join you guys… :)
….
Love the new look.. Though not the ribbon tabs which are in uppercase as indicated by Roy…

Roy · 14 years ago

http://i.imgur.com/VEYAZ.png

The Skydrive cloud storage is probably the best feature I’ve seen so far, looking forward to trying the other features.

Crystal Kate Raymund · 14 years ago

the feature that I loved the best is the MS OneNote. Ive loved it since Office 2003 but when I tried the 2013 version it was so awesome. the convenience to access it anywhere is a major plus plus factor for me. I really love it!

Screenies:
http://i46.tinypic.com/2z8waap.png

Chard · 14 years ago

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r498/chrddq/Untitled.png

I like the new UI of the MS Office 2013. Its simple yet elegant.

Melo Macatangay · 14 years ago

I like the new Pivot feature, it’s integration of each office file to Skydrive.
Last the new online web email access http://www.outlook.com

see screen shots:

Excel Pivot
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=20162f3315154221&id=20162F3315154221%21184&Bsrc=Share&Bpub=SDX.SkyDrive#cid=20162F3315154221&id=20162F3315154221%21183

SkyDrive Integration
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=20162f3315154221&id=20162F3315154221%21184&Bsrc=Share&Bpub=SDX.SkyDrive#cid=20162F3315154221&id=20162F3315154221%21184

Outlook.com
https://blu002.mail.live.com/default.aspx?id=64855&owa=1&owasuffix=owa%2f#!https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=20162f3315154221!cid=20162F3315154221&id=20162F3315154221%21185ï»¿

Jayson Trinchera · 14 years ago

The feature I liked best is Office on Demand.

Screenshots:
http://sdrv.ms/QwHni4
http://sdrv.ms/TCgkR4

Van Fanel · 14 years ago

Yuga, baka pwede magpapicture sayo sa windows 8 event sa SG :p..

Klenvin Lo · 14 years ago

SkyDive feature the best!

Klenvin Lo · 14 years ago

Sky Drive feature the best!

Hector Legaspi · 14 years ago

Office 2013 can save my documents to SkyDrive to easily access and edit them from virtually anywhere :) really cool isn’t it?

Screenshot:
http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/sapphireboi/Blog/Yugatech.jpg

Kenneth Olayao · 14 years ago

My favorite new feature is the new log-in screen which let me access different online features like online photo search (Flickr, Bing.com, Office.com clip art) and its built-in SKYDRIVE feature (let me access my files everywhere!

https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=CDC555B9440C98D9!286
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=CDC555B9440C98D9!288

william i. · 14 years ago

Definitely it’s the seamless connection to the Skydrive! I also like the new style that matches the new windows look.

Great tool for productivity.

Kenneth Deniel Olaya · 14 years ago

I tried Microsoft Office 2013 weeks ago. I actually like most of its features including these:

-First, the log-in icon. This indicates me if I logged on to my Microsoft account. https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=CDC555B9440C98D9!288

-Second, its Metro-style interface.
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=CDC555B9440C98D9!287

-Third, the online picture support for faster picture search.
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=CDC555B9440C98D9!289

-Lastly, the new cloud support. This let me access my files everywhere. Just like on my tablet.
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=CDC555B9440C98D9!286

Tania · 14 years ago

My favorite feature in the new Microsoft Office 2013 is the SkyDrive where I can access my files in any PC. And it is easier for me to chare my documents to my friends and family. :)

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rbb · 14 years ago

For me, the integration of cloud service such as Skydrive is one the best features included in Office 2013. I have been using Skydrive since it was released and having it available in Microsoft Office 2013 which part of my daily life it’s like magic! Files on-the-go and sky’s the limit!

http://sdrv.ms/TAWXYT

edriangelo paule · 14 years ago

I love it’s new layout it can show your personality and the sky drive that can make your files on the go.. http://t.co/Efhn477

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af221/edriangelo/Untitled_zpsf5ceef94.jpg

Winnie · 14 years ago

http://i49.tinypic.com/2642y4z.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/2hwoepk.png

Both excel & powerpoint is my favorite since it helps me in my office works & prsentation

Rom · 14 years ago

– Touch feature the best
– SkyDrive syncs settings and documents more efficient
– and the best of all for me – Easier social sharing and collaboration tools!

John Gabriel Urbano · 14 years ago

What I like the most about the new Office 2013 is the easy access to the templates and online templates in fact, when you open the new Office 2013 it is the first thing that will show up.

This update benefit me and my brother because as a IT student it makes things convenient.

Also, the Skydrive integration with the new Office 2013 is also a thumbs up for me because you can now link all your files to your skydrive using the application with just a few clicks! :)

http://i50.tinypic.com/2r21zk0.png

Jowen Palmaria · 14 years ago

You can download 32-bit here:
http://care.dlservice.microsoft.com/download/4/7/1/4712B4E1-4DD9-4468-B8A4-507D7F988B1F/professionalplus_en-us_x86.exe?lcid=1033
And the 64-bit here:
http://care.dlservice.microsoft.com/download/4/7/1/4712B4E1-4DD9-4468-B8A4-507D7F988B1F/professionalplus_en-us_x64.exe?lcid=1033

I’m still in the download process. Hope I can try it and leave a comment here before the deadline.

Jeffrey John Imutan · 14 years ago

the Skydrive integration is the best for me. I always forget to copy the latest excel file of my assets list for graphic design and can’t do work at home. with skydrive, i can work anywhere.

JP · 14 years ago

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/552463_3791119491783_1712508081_n.jpg

Definitely the Skydrive Integration. I also liked the alternative “themes” for Powerpoint. The artistic effects for the background also helped in emphasizing several texts. I must say this is by far the best release for Microsoft Office.

kanto10 · 14 years ago

This is very cool. I super like the skydrive integration.

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TiBs · 14 years ago

hands down, the integration with skydrive.

Tia · 14 years ago

tighter integration with Sky Drive!

ceegii63 · 14 years ago

As a Windows Phone user i appreciate that the entire suit is connected throughout multiple platforms from my Desktop at home to my Phone, i can create and edit on the go and continue working at home and bring my documents wherever i go and access them whenever i want via Skydrive.

Social media integration is also a new great addition to the environment and that sexy Metro UI interface just made everything easier, much more enjoyable and actually feel less as work but more of an enjoyable experience.

I’ve never used Outlook before because it was presented too formal and gave a “PC/Computer feeling” to it but the new Outlook simplicity just made me feel like this is now how i want to read and send email.

http://i49.tinypic.com/6zsqkp.jpg

john · 14 years ago

how it links all your files to your sky drive makes office 2013 better than 2010.

alainL · 14 years ago

A new more intuitive UI would be a very big help specially for those who are not that used to using MS Office. I find the previous version to be somewhat not intuitive because it hides menu from the user. It expects me to know it’s there without showing obvious indication of its presence.

Web integration is another big one for me. We have a lot of PCs/laptops/devices at home and being able to transfer from one device to another seamlessly (ala GDocs) would be a great. GDocs often times have that problem of not formatting the documents properly and I usually end up with a messy document. This is obviously not a good thing especially when I have to present these to someone else.

Rigor Impossible · 14 years ago

What I like about the new Office Suite is that it is SkyDrive integrated, not only you can edit your files on your computer but on other’s too, and not only you can edit your files on your desktop but online too, just sign in with your Outlook/Hotmail/Live account and everything is centralized, worry no more. With the Office 2013 the experience is smooth, the design (metro style/modern ui) is simple yet elegant, they also added some effects for a cool experience. One of the best thing (for me) that Microsoft did for their office is the OneNote MX, it helps you organize everything that you need to organize.
Awesome Office 2013 is Awesome!

Screenshots:
http://www.pi3cs.com/screenshots.html
or
http://on.fb.me/RbY0je

Rigor Impossible · 14 years ago

correct screenshots:
http://www.pi3cs.com/screenshots.html
or
http://on.fb.me/RJlzOX

Eric Victoriano · 14 years ago

Cloud syncing is the best feature Office 2013 brings. It automatically syncs your documents to your Skydrive which in turn give you the ability to access it anywhere and share it with anybody.

raul · 14 years ago

i like the enhanced presenter view of powerpoint 2013. i can view my speaker notes as i deliver my slide show.

https://twitter.com/chavsraul/status/259127895430160385/photo/1

Redgie Louie Campani · 14 years ago

of course, the tiles and its colors.

Jean Paulo · 14 years ago

coolest thing about it is how fluid typing is!!!!
the bomb!!!!

Rain Gatdula · 14 years ago

Integration of Microsoft’s SkyDrive cloud service, which saves Office files online and syncs them across multiple digital devices..

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=426041374122381&set=a.426041370789048.99630.100001495678033&type=1

berkanoshow · 14 years ago

OneNote MX on Windows 8 will revolutionize digital note taking. That radial menu is an epic, touch-friendly, killer feature too :)

http://sdrv.ms/RLgwku

Ariel · 14 years ago

OneNote and Lync are interesting although I can’t try it but look awesome..

Aa · 14 years ago

Of course, the Metro look…

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8_a8kXi7V1YckVvT2gtREZ0cmc

Jaycee dela Cruz · 14 years ago

One of the features of Office 2013 I like the most is the integration with SkyDrive. I’m using Office 2013 in my Windows 8 and since I’m using my MSFT Account, this also automatically signed me in Office 2013 and from there all the files were saved directly on my SkyDrive account. In this case I can open my Office documents in any PC. All I have to do is go to SkyDrive.com and that’s it! :) http://i.cubeupload.com/PYV7EZ.png