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Adobe Photoshop CS3
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With its streamlined tools, enhanced nondestructive editing capabilities, and better performance, Adobe Photoshop CS3 will look very attractive to almost any user.
Specs: Intel Pentium 4, Intel Xeon, Intel Core Duo, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5, DVD-ROM, Intel Pentium 4, Intel Xeon, Intel Core Duo, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5
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Google SketchUp
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Download Google SketchUp for free here.
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Google SketchUp is a flexible, powerful app for quick 3D sketching on the fly, but professionals will want the $500 version.
Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Apple MacOS X 10.3, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista, Intel Pentium III, Windows compatible pointing device, Intel Pentium III, MacOS, Windows
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Adobe Flash CS3 Professional
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Adobe has improved the speed of Flash and its integration with other CS3 apps, although flashy new features are few. Plus, Flash now works natively on Intel-based Macs.
Specs: Intel Pentium 4, Intel Xeon, Intel Core Duo, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5, DVD-ROM, Intel Pentium 4, Intel Xeon, Intel Core Duo, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5
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Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
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Dreamweaver CS3's universal binary alone could make the upgrade worthwhile for some users, and improved CSS plus new Spry features will be welcome to pros, but that's not a lot of advances for the steep price.
Specs: Intel Pentium 4, Intel Xeon, Intel Core Duo, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5, DVD-ROM, Intel Pentium 4, Intel Xeon, Intel Core Duo, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5
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Adobe Illustrator CS3
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Though it remains an excellent vector drawing tool, there's not a lot in Adobe Illustrator CS3 to compel CS2 users to upgrade.
Specs: Intel Pentium 4, Intel Xeon, Intel Core Duo, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5, DVD-ROM, Intel Pentium 4, Intel Xeon, Intel Core Duo, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5
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Apple iLife '08
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Apple iLife '08 is a fine, affordable media-editing suite that should keep beginners and hobbyists happy when managing pictures, videos, songs, and podcasts, but those seeking to fine-tune movies should look elsewhere.
Specs: 1 user, Complete package, DVD-ROM, MacOS
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Namo WebEditor Suite 2006
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A terrific Web editor for the price, Namo 2006 is an excellent choice for anyone looking to move up from basic freeware.
Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 550 MHz, XGA monitor, 550 MHz, Windows, Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.2 or later
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