ThinkFree Portable Office for U3
What is it?
ThinkFree Portable Office for U3: A portable, zero-footprint, Microsoft Office compatible office suite you can cart around with you on a U3 USB drive. It includes Write (MS Word clone), Calc (Excel), and Show (PowerPoint).
Who makes it?
ThinkFree, Corp.
Why is it the killerest?
The U3 technology is nifty and this is a perfect use for it. It’s like having your own private mini-computer with an Office suite that you bolt onto any computer you travel to. It has strong compatibility with MS Office, a beautiful clean user interface. 1/10th the price of MS Office. Surprisingly lightweight. Secure. Theoretically leaves behind no trace on the computer you hook into (which is usually true as long as you remove the U3 drive properly).
They’ve got versions that’ll work with your iPod. Plus the obligatory hosted version, and even a server version, and a desktop version.
What could be improved?
There are a few UI differences in the Office software that take some getting used to.
As a company, ThinkFree is going in so many directions their marketing is confusing.
Windows Only (because of the U3) but they have other versions (non U3) that are compatible with PC/Mac/Linux.
How much does it cost?
$50
Rating?
Reviewed by Carson McComas