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09/08/2003 08:32:39 PM · #1 |
My trial version of Photoshop expired while I was on vacation and when I came home I couldn't edit any of my pictures!!!
I have been waiting about 3 weeks for my copy of Photoshop to get here and thankfully I get to pick it up in about an hour...otherwise I don't know what I'd do about my Nostalgia shot.
They should put a warning label on PS about it's addicting properties. :)
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09/08/2003 08:57:37 PM · #2 |
| How long does the trial version last? I've been thinking about getting PhotoShop, but the pricetag is HUGE. If the trial lasts for a month or so maybe I'd have enough time to fall in love and drop the coin like you did -- or maybe I'd find out I can do without it. |
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09/08/2003 09:01:58 PM · #3 |
The Elements version is about $40 and unless you are pro it will do everything you need tho some edits ARE a bit harder to achieve.
Message edited by author 2003-09-08 21:20:25. |
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09/08/2003 09:04:58 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by hgpayne:
How long does the trial version last? I've been thinking about getting PhotoShop, but the pricetag is HUGE. If the trial lasts for a month or so maybe I'd have enough time to fall in love and drop the coin like you did -- or maybe I'd find out I can do without it. |
Photoshop Elements can be found for less then $40.00. It has many of the features of the full Photoshop and things that Photoshop doesn't have. Like the panoromic mode.
Don't know when Photoshop 8 is coming out. Lot's of rumour of what's new on the web.
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09/08/2003 09:13:54 PM · #5 |
The trial lasts 30 days, which was plenty long enough to get hooked.
I haven't used Elements but if price is an issue I hear it's quite good, and if you outgrow it the learning curve to jump to pro won't be like jumping from another product.
I didn't have to shell out big bucks for Pro, if I had then I would have gone with Elements to start.
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09/08/2003 09:17:31 PM · #6 |
Just a FYI, this has been posted before, but...
For those interested in a full version of PS 7.0, the way to do it is to buy an unregistered older version an then upgrade. This path is a bit more expensive now than it was some months ago due to market forces (lots of folks buying up old versions) but is still very inexpensive compared to outright purchase.
Unregistered 4.0 full versions (not LE, not "educational") have been going for about $150 on ebay, and the upgrade price is $149. You can upgrade from 4.0 or later to 7.0. This is what I did about 8 months ago, and total cost was about $220 plus shipping as I recall. Looks like more like $300 today, but still alot cheaper than $450 or more for new boxed 7.0 full version. |
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09/08/2003 09:34:57 PM · #7 |
Good to know. I wasn't sure if that was a "safe" way to go...if the dealers I saw on Ebay were reputable. Many said that the original version might go back as far as 2.0 which I was skeptical about.
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09/08/2003 09:49:53 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by ttreit:
Good to know. I wasn't sure if that was a "safe" way to go...if the dealers I saw on Ebay were reputable. Many said that the original version might go back as far as 2.0 which I was skeptical about. |
Be very skeptical. You can find the upgrade info on Adobe.com, 4.0 is in fact the farthest back that you can directly upgrade to 7.0, so you should look for 4.0 or 5.5.
If the seller knows what (s)he's doing, they will spell out exactly whether it is unopened (new in box, or NIB), unregistered, or registered but with transfer letter available (I don't know if I'd trust this last).
If it is not exactly specified, and/or if the seller doesn't have nearly 100% positive feedback, steer away. And of course, it needs to be FULL and NOT educational version. |
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09/08/2003 11:00:05 PM · #9 |
| Does anyone know the difference between the "educational version" of Photoshop and the $600 "Full Version" ? |
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09/08/2003 11:19:45 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by tfarrell23:
Does anyone know the difference between the "educational version" of Photoshop and the $600 "Full Version" ? |
I think the difference is in pricing, not functionality. Usually you have to show that you are registered at a qualifying educational institution (typically 4-year college); it is often available through the school's bookstore or computer store. |
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09/08/2003 11:33:13 PM · #11 |
| Fortunately, while I may no longer be a college student, I have access to one. What's the difference if she buys me the software? I think none. I'll probably download the trial first, just to make sure it is worth it. I really like PhotoImpact and I'm used to it's capabilities, but the extention plug-ins available for PhotoShop are quite attractive. |
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09/09/2003 12:20:35 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by tfarrell23:
Does anyone know the difference between the "educational version" of Photoshop and the $600 "Full Version" ? |
I got the 30-day trial version while waiting for my academic version to come through. I couldn't see any difference whatsoever, except for the price.
If someone does know of any difference, I'd be interested to find out. |
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09/09/2003 12:27:00 AM · #13 |
| Thanks... I have an opportunity to purchase the ED Version... and I think I will do so... |
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09/09/2003 12:27:52 AM · #14 |
| I am not completely sure if this is accurate but you may want to ask a sales person, but the educational versions ( i thought place I shop told me) is not upgradable either. Someone please correct me if you know differently. |
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09/09/2003 12:30:58 AM · #15 |
| The difference is in licensing. The commercial version (full price) can be used commercially (to make money from the work you do with it). Educational versions can only be used as a learning device. They also offer no upgrade path. I don't believe you can upgrade from Educational version 6.0 to say 7.0. I know Macromedia products you can't, I think Adobe is the same way. Other than that, they are the same. |
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09/09/2003 12:50:31 AM · #16 |
Go to //www.Edu.com, and look for the Adobe Design collection. If you are gonna go the education way, then might as well get that for $100 more and you get 5 programs for $382!! (including GoLive the web publishing/page builder)
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