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Encarta Deluxe Encyclopedia 2004 | 
 enlarge | From: Microsoft
Category: Software
List Price: $34.99
Buy New: $4.60
You Save: $30.39 (87%)
New (3) Used (2) from $4.60
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 2649
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Xp, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98
Genre: Childrens Reference Software
ESRB: Everyone
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Deluxe
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows 98
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 1.1
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 450-00443
Model: 450-00443
UPC: 805529344808
EAN: 0805529344808
ASIN: B000096L6V
Release Date: June 30, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Browse over 60,000 articles on every conceivable subject, from aardvarks to zoology | | • | Information changes with the times, and so does the encyclopedia entries -- constant updates keep Encarta fresh and accurate | | • | Interactive multimedia helps you explore the world through complete multimedia displays - dynamic timelines bring history and current events to life | | • | Watch live media online - everything from live radio broadcasts to weather reports from around the world | | • | Discover thousands of authoritative articles and images on every conceivable subject, on this complete CD set! |
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Product Description
Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2004 has everything you need for a rich and reliable research experience. It's an incredible wealth of current information on nearly every subject!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 My Teen Loves It As Much As I Do! October 24, 2003
Geezer Guy (Prague, Czech Republic)
10 out of 14 found this review helpful
My 10th grader wanted an update on our Encarta 2000 and I noticed that the Encarta Deluxe Edition 2004 was available from Amazon for under $20 after rebates. What a deal! This is a great reference source featuring panoramic location photos, instant bar graph country comparisons and loads of historical information. It sure beats paying hundreds of dollars for a set of dust collecting book encyclopedias and it is a heck of a lot quicker than spending hours surfing the net for basic research and background information. Microsoft uses the Collier encyclopedia for much of the information. Encarta also has a search engine feature which accesses the internet for the most current information on a topic. Old newspaper articles and other sources are also available when relevant. All and all, this is a solid product and a great value worthy of your consideration.
Great resource for kids April 22, 2005
bedrestmom (Minnesota)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
My two boys love this! It's perfect for researching school assignments. I appreciate having a reliable resource that enables them to do research by themselves, without always having to go on the internet, which can be a safety concern for parents. The graphics are wonderful, and the audio files add to the learning experience.
Both boys have asked to "Go on Encarta" just for fun! They have spent hours just reading and looking up topics of interest. What could possibly be better than that?
 Pay attention to what you purchase January 9, 2004
x_bruce (Oak Park, ILLINOIS United States)
25 out of 27 found this review helpful
There is no doubt that the [$] price is a good incentive to give Encarta Deluxe 2004 a try. Before you do spend a bit of time examining all the available encyclopedias and most important put time into figuring who will be the primary user. If research and detail is required consider spending a few dollars more and getting the Encarta 2004 Reference Library or consider Encyclopedia Britanica; possibly even World Book.I mention this because Encarta does a reasonable job as an encyclopedia but as others have discussed, is brief to the point of being unsatisfying. Where Encarta makes up for the lack of detailed text is in it's multimedia content and interface. Microsoft has done a fine job of making a Encyclopedia for the casual user and has outdone itself in areas like interactive tours. The good side of brevity is the way Encarta holds one's interest without being terribly challenging. For middle school students Encarta Deluxe 2004 is a good choice as it makes learning fun. It's negative side is important as well. Compared to Encyclopedia Britanica the articles are too brief and simply lacking for adult content. Users from High School Juniors through University students will need more details not to be found in Encarta or it's additonal web content. The links, however, are substantial and useful to those of all age and learning styles. In conclusion, Encarta Deluxe 2004 is fun to browse and is engaging in a way Britanica is not. If you are a visually oriented user that doesn't need adult level discourse or the sometimes stuffy writing style found in Britanica. if you enjoy tooling around 2D and 3D areas of importance then Encarta is your encyclopedia.
Good, but better Encarta Reference Library May 29, 2004
Billy Budd (Boston, MA USA)
10 out of 14 found this review helpful
It is better to buy Encarta Reference Library, because it has more text and features (Atlas and so on). I have reviewed it if you want extra information. The system requirements are about the same.
 Reference resource March 22, 2004
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
Encarta allows students to retrieve current information on thousands of topics. The reference tools are great for research papers and slide show presentations. Students can cross-reference the Internet with little effort. As well as, export information into Word and Power Point.
The software delivers reliable content through multimedia, articles, web links, images and maps. And still yet, information is given on sidebars and timelines throughout. Encarta allows students to access up to date reference materials with ease. Microsoft updates the software automatically to keep information accurate.
I feel that Encarta is one resource every secondary level classroom should have and utilize.
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