Microsoft Encarta Deluxe 2005 [OLD VERSION]

by Microsoft

Product Features

• Easy-to-use, up-to-date info for work, home, or school
• Research topics and get accurate comprehensive information
• Explore science, history, cultures, current events, and more
• New and updated articles; interactive multimedia
• Access a world of information quickly and easily

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00027T480
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 10, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,438 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #70 in Software > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias & Dictionaries

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Easy-to-use Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2005 provides a wealth of up-to-date information for work, home, or school. Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe is a comprehensive and reliable resource that makes searching and learning convenient and easy.

Benefits:

• Get instant access to information that changes with our changing world. Update Encarta keeps the reference materials in Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2005 both timely and accurate.
• A wealth of relevant information. With one search, access up-to-date, rich and reliable content and multimedia including articles, live streaming media, Web links, maps, and further reading.
• Go beyond the encyclopedia. Secondary sources are readily available through sidebars and web links. Web Center provides editorially selected web links to take research beyond the encyclopedia.

Features:

• Standard: new and updated articles mean you have access to current information.
• Standard: update Encarta keeps the reference materials in Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2005 both timely and accurate.
• Standard: learn about the events affecting people and places as they happen with Live Media**--read local news, listen to live radio broadcasts, and check weather reports from around the world.
• Standard: interactive multimedia--animation, music, dynamic timelines, videos, audio clips, photos, virtual tours--encourage exploration.

**Requires an Internet connection. Connect time charges may apply. Local and long distance telephone toll charges may apply. You must be online to use real-time media, live news from MSNBC, Encarta Online Deluxe, and Update Encarta. Access to and use of the Internet may require payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider.

Product Description

Featuring accurate trusted information and articles engaging videos photos maps and more Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2005 is a great choice to start your searches. Plus we havemade frequently updated information even easier to access and interact with by adding the new Encarta Search bar--just what it takes to keep minds of all ages happily focused while learning. * New! Get there faster Our new Encarta Search bar helps you find the information you need right now. Embedded on the task bar the new Encarta Search bar can instantly find the encyclopedia information you need. * Stay current Containing over 41000 articles from trusted sources we keep information fresh and accurate with article updates. With just a click the information automatically downloads to the proper article for ultimate convenience. (An active Internet connection is required for live media and Update Encarta. Update Encarta is available through October 2005. Club Encarta is required for Update Encarta. Registration for Club Encarta requires a Microsoft .NET Passport and an Internet connection. You must be at least 13 years old to join Club Encarta). * Bring learning to life Topics vividly expressed through video and animation plus sound and music clips help increase your child s interest and aid learning retention. Rich dynamic multimedia content just makes learning more fun! * Good just got better With 36000-plus map locations and over 29000 editor-approved Web site links (nearly twice the content of Encarta Standard) Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2005 is a more complete learning tool. -- SPECIFICATIONs --------------------------------------COMPARISON- Standard Deluxe Premium Reference Library CD/DVD : 1 CD 2 CDs 5 CDs 1 DVD Articles : 41000+ 63000+ 68000+ 68000+ Photos & Illustrations : 12000 20000+ 25000+ 26000+ Videos & Animation : 55+200+ 300+ 400+ Sound & Music Clips : 1000+ 2000+ 2500+ 3000+ Map Locations : 36000 36000 1.8 Mil. 1.8 Million Encarta Search Bar : x ...

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but better Encarta Reference Library, June 8, 2004

By 

Billy Budd "an_encyclopedias_addict" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Encarta Deluxe 2005 [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

ENCARTA DELUXE is good, but it is better to buy Encarta Reference Library, because it has more text, more multimedia and more features (Atlas and so on). I have reviewed it if you want extra information. The PC system requirements are about the same.