Encarta Deluxe Encyclopedia 2004

Platform: Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98

Microsoft, 2003, CD-ROM

Main 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!

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!

Product Details

Title: Encarta Deluxe Encyclopedia 2004
Sales Rank: 2306 in Software
Publisher: Microsoft
Platform: Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, CD-ROM
Item Dimensions: 2 pounds
Package Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches, 0.45 pounds

Customer Reviews

Not a good product, Microsoft.: I do not like this product because it's video is garbled, it gorges hard drive space,it doesn't have world flights, and the articles do not have much detail; they are very short. And if you do not have enough hard drive space to copy all data over to your hard drive, you have to swap CD's to find data (Not very… More reviews

For kids: Very disappointing product from Microsoft .very light in content, short articles, very few animations and videos. I'll call it initiation encyclopedia .may be its good for children from 3 to 12 years old but absolutely not for the whole family as stated.I'm university student and I find Encarta Deluxe Encyclopedia 2004 useless .… More reviews

Great resource for kids: 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… More reviews

Good, but better Encarta Reference Library: 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. More reviews

Reference resource: 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… More reviews