Microsoft releases prices for Office 2010

Microsoft has announced new prices and a slimmed product line for Office 2010, which will be available in June. Volume prices for corporate purchases are still pending.

Microsoft said it would offer Office in three packs: Home and Student, Home and Business, and Professional.

Buyers who buy the suite as part of a new personal computer will receive discounted key cards that unlock the pre-loaded software.

Office Home and Student

• Key card price: £89.99
• Boxed price: £109.99
• Applications: Word 2010, Excel 2010, PowerPoint 2010, OneNote 2010, Office Web Apps

Office Home and Business

• Key card price: £189.99
• Boxed price: £239.99
• Applications: Word 2010, Excel 2010, PowerPoint 2010, OneNote 2010, Office Web Apps, Outlook 2010

Office Professional

• Key card price: £299.99
• Boxed price: £429.99
• Applications: Word 2010, Excel 2010, PowerPoint 2010, OneNote 2010, Office Web Apps, Outlook 2010, Publisher 2010, Access 2010
• Includes technical support