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The Complete National Geographic on 7 DVD-ROMs
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Overview

Browse 123 years of National Geographic magazine—more than 1,400 issues, 8,000 articles, 200,000 photographs, and hundreds of maps exactly as they appeared in print. Our definitive collection of every issue of National Geographic magazine through 2011 is digitally reproduced in high resolution. Use the visual interface to explore a topic, find photographs, browse the globe, or wander on your own expedition. Requires Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000 or Mac® OS X v10.4 or later. Internet access required for some features.


Already own The Complete National Geographic? Purchase and download the latest issues instantly:
Launch The Complete National Geographic from your computer. Click on Preferences and Check for Updates to make sure your computer is running the latest version. Once your computer is up to date, The Complete National Geographic will alert you at launch anytime an update is available.


To download an update, simply register with National Geographic, select your update, and complete your purchase. Each update year is only $9.95! Your new issues will download and install right away!


Questions? Send us an email.

Details

  • Rediscover every printed page—every article and advertisement, and thousands of photographs—from 1888 through 2011.
  • Reference hundreds of the magazine's classic maps digitized as part of the magazine's archive for the first time.
  • Use Geobrowse—a visual geographic search tool—to find articles, photographs, and maps about the location you choose.
  • Browse special "read lists" from National Geographic or personalize your archive by creating and saving your own lists of favorite articles.
  • Test your knowledge of subjects, including exploration, the environment, geography, history, and cultures with a trivia game that links to related articles.

System Requirements

Windows®:
-Intel® Pentium® III 1GHz or faster processor, 512MB of RAM
Windows 7, Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise, including 64-bit editions, Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 and SP3, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows 2000 SP4, and Windows 2003 Server


Mac® OS X:
-Intel Core™ Duo 1.83 GHz or faster processor; PowerPC G4 1 GHz or faster processor
-Mac OS X 10.4.11 or Mac OS X 10.5.4 and 10.5.5 or Mac OS 10.6
-512 MB of RAM

Instructions

Quick-start Guide


For optimal performance, please install from Disk 7.


Already own The Complete National Geographic? Purchase and download the latest issues instantly:
Launch The Complete National Geographic from your computer. Click on Preferences and Check for Updates to make sure your computer is running the latest version. Once your computer is up to date, The Complete National Geographic will alert you at launch anytime an update is available.


To download an update, simply register with National Geographic, select your update, and complete your purchase. Each update year is only $9.95. Your new issues will download and install right away.


Questions? Send us an e-mail.

Customer Reviews

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The Complete National Geographic on 7 DVD-ROMs
 
4.2

(based on 41 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (25)

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    (7)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

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85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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      • Research (5)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (8)

      Most Liked Positive Review

       

      Awesome set of information!

      I found this set to be extremely helpful in looking up past issues of NG that I'd read or reviewed as a child. Lots and lots of photos, maps and articles that will keep ...Read complete review

      I found this set to be extremely helpful in looking up past issues of NG that I'd read or reviewed as a child. Lots and lots of photos, maps and articles that will keep you busy for days!

      Ideal gift for that curious child or adult! Highly recommended!

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      Most Liked Negative Review

       

      Product as delivered is not up to date

      Following Quick Start instructions, I installed the product from Disc #1.

      A stale version of the software was installed that could not be updated even with help from CNG Support.
      Read complete review

      Following Quick Start instructions, I installed the product from Disc #1.

      A stale version of the software was installed that could not be updated even with help from CNG Support.

      Loading the 6 image discs on my hard drive was predicted to take 60-90 minutes per disc -- it took 26-28 hours per disc on a Windows XP desktop computer that was doing little else.

      Many of the product's features were not activated.

      There were no instructions for installing the 2010-2011 image updates on Disc #7.

      As a last resort, with a suggestion from CNG Support, I uninstalled the Disc #1 application and re-installed everything from Disc #7. Voila! The correct software version was there, all features were now active, and the 2010-2011 image update took less than 20 minutes.

      I strongly recommend that you update your Quick Start instructions. Needless to say, I was close to returning as non-usable a product that is really quite impressive. However, with its many features, it's a challenge to figure out how everything works without even a rudimentary users manual.

      Reviewed by 41 customers

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Product as delivered is not up to date

      By Blake Ireland

      from Lexington, MA

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Updated Product Is Great

      Cons

      • no users manual

      Best Uses

        Comments about The Complete National Geographic on 7 DVD-ROMs:

        Following Quick Start instructions, I installed the product from Disc #1.

        A stale version of the software was installed that could not be updated even with help from CNG Support.

        Loading the 6 image discs on my hard drive was predicted to take 60-90 minutes per disc -- it took 26-28 hours per disc on a Windows XP desktop computer that was doing little else.

        Many of the product's features were not activated.

        There were no instructions for installing the 2010-2011 image updates on Disc #7.

        As a last resort, with a suggestion from CNG Support, I uninstalled the Disc #1 application and re-installed everything from Disc #7. Voila! The correct software version was there, all features were now active, and the 2010-2011 image update took less than 20 minutes.

        I strongly recommend that you update your Quick Start instructions. Needless to say, I was close to returning as non-usable a product that is really quite impressive. However, with its many features, it's a challenge to figure out how everything works without even a rudimentary users manual.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No
         
        5.0

        Excellent reference collection!

        By Israel Pacheco Collazo

        from Caracas, Venezuela

        Verified Buyer

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              Comments about The Complete National Geographic on 7 DVD-ROMs:

              Best reference tool on countries and peoples of the world

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              • No
               
              5.0

              One of my best collections

              By Boston Strong

              from Cambridge, MA

              Verified Buyer

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                    Comments about The Complete National Geographic on 7 DVD-ROMs:

                    I learn a lot from this.
                    History, Science, Technology....

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No
                     
                    1.0

                    I had high hopes.....

                    By hantayo18

                    from Iowa

                    Verified Reviewer

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                          Comments about The Complete National Geographic on 7 DVD-ROMs:

                          I was looking forward to using this but, it is completely impossible to use. I can't do anything but shut my computer down. When I put the 1st DVD in I am unable to go anywhere. The page is way too big and I can't get to the controls which means I can't even exit the software - very maddening.

                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • Yes
                           
                          3.0

                          Not a great product

                          By kink

                          from Sacramento , ca

                          Verified Buyer

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                                Comments about The Complete National Geographic on 7 DVD-ROMs:

                                Not as good as the earlier version

                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No
                                 
                                5.0

                                Exceeds Expectations

                                By Chris

                                from Tacoma, WA

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                  Cons

                                  • none

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Research
                                  • Student Papers

                                  Comments about The Complete National Geographic on 7 DVD-ROMs:

                                  Love these DVDS. Excellent Research Tool

                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • No

                                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                   
                                  1.0

                                  Product freezes when searching

                                  By Charly

                                  from Barrie, Ontario Canada

                                  Verified Buyer

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                                        Comments about The Complete National Geographic on 7 DVD-ROMs:

                                        So far I have been very disappointed of this product. After a lengthy (to be expected) download of all the dvd's, there does not seem to be a way to access the stored data. The product will not let me search in it's many pull down windows for an option to accomplish that: it just freezes and I have to exit the software. It also freezes when trying to access any of the NG issues: it will open one page but will not let me go back to the search windows to access other areas. The whole screen just turns grey. I am running this on Mac OS X 10.8.3 Mountain Lion. In other words: there is no browsing possible. Please help.

                                        • Was this a gift?:
                                        • No

                                        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                         
                                        1.0

                                        COMPLETE NG ON DVD

                                        By SAILOR

                                        from HAMPTON, VA

                                        Verified Reviewer

                                        Pros

                                        • Worst Software Package

                                        Cons

                                        • Worst Software Lpackage

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Doesn't work

                                        Comments about The Complete National Geographic on 7 DVD-ROMs:

                                        I've gone through three emails from your support and they've been responsive, the only positive thing I can say about this product. Worst software I've ever purchased

                                        • Was this a gift?:
                                        • No
                                         
                                        3.0

                                        excellent the price of the product

                                        By g.capello

                                        from italy

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Comments about The Complete National Geographic on 7 DVD-ROMs:

                                        excellent the price of the product, too much tall the price for the transport, for the delivery I have still paid the customs rights

                                         
                                        5.0

                                        AMAZING

                                        By Liz's Husband

                                        from Canada

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • BEAUTIFUL
                                        • Complete
                                        • Informative
                                        • Must have

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Education
                                          • Knowledge
                                          • Personal enrichment

                                          Comments about The Complete National Geographic on 7 DVD-ROMs:

                                          I have wanted this for a while and finally got it. I am not disappointed -- it is excellent; a wealth of pictures, photos, information, beauty all in one easy place. Especially for nowadays when digital is so pervasive.

                                          A+

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                                          • No

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