Dual-core smartphones supporting Microsoft Office Suite 2010

[halley]

I'm looking for a smartphone that allows me to read and watch Office 2010 Powerpoint, Word and Excel files. It would be better if I can watch video files created by Windows Vista or 7.

My current contract will expire in 5 months. It's time to get rid of the old phone. The recent CES coverage revealed a dual-core device from LG but its support of Office 2010 was not mentioned.

Is it possible that Motorola Atrix multitasks and supports Office 2010?

Your input is greatly appreciated.

 

[Deeko]

Android phones have no native Office support, but you can get apps.

 

[halley]

Android phones have no native Office support, but you can get apps.

I'm not if I can wait for Windows Phone.

May I have your help with a title of the best app that supports Office 2010. It's wonderful if I can edit files but it's not critical.

 

[Bateluer]

http://www.quickoffice.com/quickoffice_connect_suite_android/

With Quickoffice Connect™ Mobile Suite, you can:

* View & edit Microsoft® Office 97-2008 Files (DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX)
* Enjoy continuous and convenient, easy mobile access to the Google® Docs, Dropbox, Box.net, and MobileMe remote storage services with an intuitive interface
* Access & manage email attachments with the most popular file formats in our Connected File Manager
* Experience advanced PDF viewing while on the go
* Save files to your remote storage provider, store files locally on device, or to your SD card

Don't have it myself though, so I cannot comment on how well it works.

 

[Deeko]

I've used QuickOffice. It does the job.

If Office support is imperative to you, Windows Phone is your best bet. They have the best Office support out there. No dual core yet though.

 

[notposting]

I like Documents To Go.

 

[akugami]

http://www.quickoffice.com/quickoffice_connect_suite_android/



Don't have it myself though, so I cannot comment on how well it works.

I have Quickoffice but on the iPhone. My assumption is that the iPhone and Android versions will be very similar. It's not bad as a viewer of Office files but don't expect any editing unless it's very minor. The small screen of the iPhone limits your viewable area which is a major impediment to any editing. Not sure Quickoffice supports editing Powerpoint 2007 files yet though that is in the works. I mainly use it for Word and Excel files. Uses a web interface to get files in and out of the app.

 

[halley]

I have Quickoffice but on the iPhone. My assumption is that the iPhone and Android versions will be very similar. It's not bad as a viewer of Office files but don't expect any editing unless it's very minor. The small screen of the iPhone limits your viewable area which is a major impediment to any editing. Not sure Quickoffice supports editing Powerpoint 2007 files yet though that is in the works. I mainly use it for Word and Excel files. Uses a web interface to get files in and out of the app.

Thanks, guys.

If Microsoft doesn't launch a dual-core Windows Phone 7 (8?) in six months, I have no choice but to get an Android phone. Not that I think Windows OS is superior but I want to be sure that I can evaluate Powerpoint files accurately. Some of them were created by Office 2003; some by Office 2007 or 2010.
Hopefully, in a very near future, libraries, post offices, shopping malls...would have docking stations (for Motorola Atrix phones) for rent. Wives can spend as much time as they want to shop. I think those docking stations would be very welcome too in corporate meeting rooms and churches.

 

[akugami]

Yeah, both Android and iOS will be using 3rd party apps for Office files. Like Openoffice or other office apps, there is always the chance of incompatibilities. Quickoffice does allow editing of Office 2003 and 2007 (Office 2010 is the same as 2007). Powerpoint is not currently supported though that will be in a future update.

 

[TareX]

I seriously doubt you'll need anything beyond one of the many Android Office apps...

WP7 Office looks good though.

 

[halley]

I seriously doubt you'll need anything beyond one of the many Android Office apps...

WP7 Office looks good though.

I agree with you. If I'm the one who calls the shot, 95 out of 100 PC's in the building should use Microsoft Works (free and pre-installed) but salespersons, reps, field service guys...keep sending you documents created by Microsoft Office Suite - sometimes with "need Office Professional to view" hint.

That's why I need something I can carry around and work with it.

 

[EightySix Four]

WP7's office is amazing.