Which version of CS2? - DPChallenge Forums

01/22/2006 12:56:58 PM · #1

I've seen several different versions. I was looking on an academic store site that discounts for students/teachers.
CS2 - $299
CS2 Premium - $$389.95 (edited for correct price)
CS2 with Plug-In Suite - $539.95

Does anyone know the differences? Is there a site that would let me do side by side comparisons of the features?

I did find that Adobe still shows the $299 offer for CS2 if you got Elements with your Canon product (which I did).

So am wondering if I should go for the $299 offer or if the Premium or Plug-In version are worth the extra money.

Or are there other better deals out there?

Message edited by author 2006-01-22 14:55:02.

photodude

01/22/2006 01:07:02 PM · #2

One note about the academic disounters is when it comes to Microsoft and Adobe products, they do require proof of school enrollment - i.e a bill from the registrar and a copy of student photo id, before they will ship. I did the upgrade with the canon/elements thing - was easy to do and only a few dollars more

01/22/2006 01:10:22 PM · #3

Originally posted by photodude:

The school proof wouldn't be a problem. But it's the same price as the the Elements "updgrade" option.

I'm just wondering if the 2 higher priced options are worth it.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

01/22/2006 01:10:28 PM · #4

AFAIK, there are only two products, Photoshop CS2 and Creative Suite. The Creative Suite is a bundle of software that is most likely FAR more than you ever need, unless you do web development, graphic design, pre-press layout work, etcetera. The basic $299 CS2 version is what you want. Use the Elements/Canon upgrade path, it's a great deal.

Konador

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

01/22/2006 01:18:02 PM · #5

Originally posted by kirbic:

I thought CS just stood for Creative Suite?

fotomann_forever

01/22/2006 01:20:08 PM · #6

Originally posted by Konador:

I thought CS just stood for Creative Suite?

It does, but just in the sense that it is PART of the Creative Suite.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

01/22/2006 01:20:42 PM · #7

Originally posted by Konador:

I thought CS just stood for Creative Suite?

Yeah - me too.

Adobe's site lists a standard and premium version of CS2.
I'm still there trying to find out the difference between them.

Canon EOS-20D

01/22/2006 01:23:07 PM · #8

From the website:

AdobeÂ® Creative Suite 2 Premium software is a unified design environment that combines full new versions of Adobe PhotoshopÂ® CS2, IllustratorÂ® CS2, InDesignÂ® CS2, GoLiveÂ® CS2, and AcrobatÂ® 7.0 Professional software with new Version CueÂ® CS2, Adobe Bridge, and Adobe Stock Photos. Delivering the next level of integration in creative software, Adobe Creative Suite 2 enables you to realize your ideas anywhere â�� in print, on the web, or on mobile devices.

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro EX DG OS for Canon EF

01/22/2006 01:24:01 PM · #9

Originally posted by Konador:

I thought CS just stood for Creative Suite?

It does, but Photoshop is only one component of the suite. And I stand corrected, there is a premium version of the suite, which includes full versions of:

Adobe PhotoshopÂ® CS2
Adobe IllustratorÂ® CS2
Adobe InDesignÂ® CS2
Adobe GoLiveÂ® CS2
Adobe AcrobatÂ® 7.0 Professional
Version Cue CS2
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Stock Photos

So as you see, if you're just doing photo editing, the suite is not the direction to go.

Giorgio

Canon EOS-70D

01/22/2006 01:30:19 PM · #10

What's the difference between the original and the cracked version?

Canon EOS-20D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

01/22/2006 01:31:35 PM · #11

Originally posted by Giorgio:

What's the difference between the original and the cracked version?

One is legal and one isn't?

Giorgio

Canon EOS-70D

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro EX DG OS for Canon EF

01/22/2006 01:34:20 PM · #12

Originally posted by mk:

Originally posted by Giorgio:
What's the difference between the original and the cracked version?

One is legal and one isn't?

Beside that. I mean, who will come to check your PC if you have licence or not?

fotomann_forever

01/22/2006 01:40:02 PM · #13

Originally posted by Giorgio:

Beside that. I mean, who will come to check your PC if you have licence or not?

Probably no one, but there are no isurances on that. Besides, the point that the software would be illegal, you also will not recieve any updates or patches, you are opening your computer to a host of malware and cracked software is more prone to crashes.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

01/22/2006 01:41:55 PM · #14

I just spoke with an Adobe rep (she was not very informed and was reading a script at me very slowly).

However - to comfirm Kirbic...the upgrade from Elements for $299 is only PS for CS2.

However, the school discount site can sell me the full Premium CS2 for $389.

Not that I need everything included in that - but it would be nice to have a few of the extra Suite items for just a tad more money.

EDIT: Thanks for all the feedback. I was a bit confused by the CS included in all the titles. It's very helpful to know CS includes a ton of seperate items.

Message edited by author 2006-01-22 13:46:19.

livitup

Nikon D70

01/22/2006 01:46:32 PM · #15

Look everyone, it's the first college student in history for whom $90 is "just a tad." :)

Just poking fun.... I had to dig through the couch cushions for beer money when I was in school. Good thing there was a pizza outfit on campus that took meal card points. :)

---A

01/22/2006 01:49:54 PM · #16

Originally posted by AutumnCat:

However, the school discount site can sell me the full Premium CS2 for $389.

Heck, for the $90, the full version of Acrobat is well worth it.

01/22/2006 01:52:44 PM · #17

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by Konador:
I thought CS just stood for Creative Suite?

It does, but Photoshop is only one component of the suite. And I stand corrected, there is a premium version of the suite, which includes full versions of:

Adobe PhotoshopÂ® CS2
Adobe IllustratorÂ® CS2
Adobe InDesignÂ® CS2
Adobe GoLiveÂ® CS2
Adobe AcrobatÂ® 7.0 Professional
Version Cue CS2
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Stock Photos

So as you see, if you're just doing photo editing, the suite is not the direction to go.

The Adobe rep said that the Standard Creative Suite does not include GoLive and Acrobat. That's the difference between Standard and Premium CS2.

01/22/2006 01:56:17 PM · #18

Originally posted by livitup:

Assumptions. ;-)

I'm not a college student. And in the grand scheme of things (considering the price of my camera and lens, the cost of a mortgage, etc) - $90 is a tad.

When I was in college - yeah, $90 was hard to come by.

01/22/2006 01:58:24 PM · #19

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by AutumnCat:
However, the school discount site can sell me the full Premium CS2 for $389.

Heck, for the $90, the full version of Acrobat is well worth it.

Totally agree with you. Full Acrobat was one of the items I wouldn't mind having. That and Bridge (I assume that does not come with PS).

Message edited by author 2006-01-22 13:59:41.

01/22/2006 02:39:02 PM · #20

Originally posted by AutumnCat:

...That and Bridge (I assume that does not come with PS).

Actually, birdge DOES come with Phot0shop CS2, they just like to make the Creative Suite list look more impressive by listing it separately :-P