bit-tech Shopping: Adobe Creative Suite CS3 Web Premium

• 2D Graphics/Digital Imaging
• Presentation
• Print/Desktop Publishing
• Web Design

• Microsoft Windows Vista Business
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
• Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Rating: 10

Time with product: 1 Year

Strengths: Extremely powerful software that will produce anything you are needing to accomplish graphically.

Weaknesses: Much to learn if you are new to the programs

Summary: In the past it had been difficult to find a truly professional package, however, with Adobe's acquisition of Macromedia and their subsequent release of CS3 that search is now over. Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium is not only a professional package, it provides a well-integrated set of tools that covers every aspect of the web development process

Rating: 10

Time with product:

Strengths: Quick Single DVD Installation. Inexpensive Compared to Separate Purchases.

Weaknesses: Learning Curve.

Summary: Our upgrade to Vista required an upgrade of many programs including several of our Adobe titles. Installation was EASY and all software was completely contained on one DVD. Anyone who would spend the money on such a complete package understands how invaluable that software is and that Adobe's software is the best. What else can I say.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 3 Weeks

Strengths: Low cost compared to individual purchases. Easy installation of entire suite.

Weaknesses: None, but a steep learning curve.

Summary: After years of purchasing separate Adobe software titles, we finally decided to purchase full software suites when OS upgrades to Windows Vista required the newest Vista-compatible programs. Adobe suites are a great deal compared to the cost of purchasing individual packages and allow for a very quick and painless installation from a single DVD. Great software from a great software company!

Rating: 10

Time with product: 90 Days

Strengths: full set of useful tools. can create many types of pages using these tools.

Weaknesses: takes a while to learn even for a seasoned web programmer.

Summary: i have never used any tools besides a text editor and browser to create websites. using cs3 web premium allows you to cut the time it takes as well as have control over your code. it takes awile to learn what each program does and what you can do with them but once you do they are indespensible. i would recommend a book to go along with this purchase to guide you.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2 Days

Strengths: Everything you need in 1 package!

Weaknesses: Not for beginners

Summary: This is a great way to get everything you need to build a great and professional looking website. All the products are bundled together. If you were to buy them separately, you would pay a lot more money.