Adobe Photoshop CS3
With its streamlined tools, enhanced nondestructive editing capabilities, and better performance, Adobe Photoshop CS3 will look very attractive to almost any user.
Price: $435.00 - $701.05 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 27, 2007
Excellent
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Adobe Photoshop Express
Though there's a lot to like about Adobe's first stab at online photo editing and sharing, however, you probably want to wait until the company fixes a few problems with the beta before uploading scads of photographs to Adobe Photoshop Express.
Price: Sorry, pricing not available
Review date: Mar 27, 2008
Very good
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Apple iLife '08
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.
Price: $69.99 - $79.99 (check prices)
Review date: Aug 17, 2007
Very good
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Adobe Illustrator CS3
Though it remains an excellent vector drawing tool, there's not a lot in Adobe Illustrator CS3 to compel CS2 users to upgrade.
Price: Sorry, pricing not available
Review date: May 17, 2007
Very good
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Google SketchUp
Google SketchUp is a flexible, powerful app for quick 3D sketching on the fly, but professionals will want the $500 version.
Price: Sorry, pricing not available
Review date: May 4, 2006
Excellent
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Elsa Wenzel