Academic Image editing

The Bottom Line: Though it remains an excellent vector drawing tool, there's not a lot in Adobe Illustrator CS3 to compel CS2 users to upgrade.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, DVD-ROM, XGA monitor, Internet connection, Windows, QuickTime 7.0 or later

The Bottom Line: The professional's choice for image editing spawns Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended to appeal to select vertical markets, but it delivers mixed results.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Intel Pentium 4, Intel Xeon, Intel Core Duo, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5, DVD-ROM, XGA monitor, 64MB video memory, Intel Pentium 4, Intel Xeon, Intel Core Duo, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5, Windows, QuickTime 7.0 or later

The Bottom Line: The professional's choice for image editing spawns Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended to appeal to select vertical markets, but it delivers mixed results.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, DVD-ROM, XGA monitor, 64MB video memory, Internet connection, MacOS

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, CD-RW, DVD-RW, XGA monitor, Windows, DirectX 9.0, QuickTime 6.0, Ghostscript 8.0, TiVo Desktop Software, Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Windows Media Player 9.0 or later

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, 500 MHz, XGA monitor, 500 MHz, Windows

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, 700 MHz, CD-ROM, XGA monitor, Mouse or compatible device, 700 MHz, MacOS, Windows

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Windows

Specs: Media, 10, DVD-ROM, XGA monitor, 64MB video memory, Internet connection, MacOS

Specs: Media, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 13.0, DVD-ROM, XGA monitor, Internet connection, Windows, QuickTime 7.0 or later

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Apple MacOS X 10.4.4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP or later, 1 GHz, 4.0, CD-ROM, Internet connection, 1 GHz, MacOS, Windows, Flash Player 8, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 or later