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    Outlook Express VS Outlook

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Sequoia225, Apr 13, 2004.

  1. Sequoia225

    Sequoia225 Notebook Deity

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    Hello all,
    Ive been off of here a bit cause I finally received my Dell laptop.
    I will post a "review" in a while after more use.
    But now I have some questions.
    I have always used Outlook express for email.
    I have a lot of folders and a ton of saved email and the address book but thats all Ive used it for. Now that I have Outlook 2003 as
    well as Express, can you guys (girls) tell me what I may get out of Outlook 2003 if I use that. Can I use both?? Should I just stick to Express?? How do they differ??
    I use only this computer if that makes a difference (as opposed to having a desktop as well).
    Any info on Outlook 2003 and why or why not I should switch to it would be appreciated.
    Thanks
    dave
     
    Sequoia225, Apr 13, 2004
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  2. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Outlook has a calendar, reminders, tasks, notes, and can be integrated better with PDAs are the main things. Outlook usually has better security and is a little more efficent with resources. I would use Outlook over Outlook Express anyday especially if you've already got the licence for it. It just makes sense that Microsoft would put in more features and benefits into a program they sell than one they give away for free. They have to justify the cost to the end user to make it worth their while.

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  3. Brian

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    Right, Outlook is much more full featured. You can export all your Express data though and import into 2003, so you don't lose anything.

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    Brian, Apr 14, 2004
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