Resources & Support

When you are ready to purchase the most recent release of your graphic design or desktop publishing application to get the latest and greatest tools, make sure you know what you're paying for. We've taken a look at some of the most popular titles and provided a list of reviews from around the Web. Before you head off to the computer store, find out if the upgrade is worth the price or whether you might want to wait until the next version.

• Adobe Acrobat 7 (designer-info.com)
  
  Acrobat 7 focuses on advanced workflows based on its Intelligent Document Platform - but existing users won’t necessarily benefit.
  
  
• Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 (macworld.com)
  
  Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 has always been a solid tool for creating and maintaining Web sites. The latest version builds on an already powerful product by adding support for Intel processors, Photoshop integration, and templates and tools that simplify CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) design. Much more....
  
  
• Adobe Illustrator CS3 (macworld.com)
  
  A few new features make a huge difference. Live Color feature alone is worth the price of admission, and the interface improvements and better performance will make all users very happy.
  
  
• Adobe Illustrator CS3 (macworld.com)
  
  A few new features make a huge difference. Live Color feature alone is worth the price of admission, and the interface improvements and better performance will make all users very happy.
  
  
• Adobe InDesign CS3 (macworld.com)
  
  Abundant enhancements and refinements equal an enticing upgrade. Subtle retooling throughout, not just the obvious new features.
  
  
• Adobe Photoshop CS3 (macworld.com)
  
  Sprawling upgrade offers new features. For Mac users, one of the best reasons to upgrade to Photoshop CS3 is that it now runs natively on Intel-based Macs.
  
  
• Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 (designer-info.com)
  
  Improved image management, enhancement and sharing help Elements retain its PC photography crown.
  
  
• CorelDraw Graphics Suite 11.0 (cnet.com)
  
  CorelDraw Graphics Suite 11.0 has applications for professional-level illustration, image editing, and Web graphics.
  
  
• Macromedia Freehand MX (macworld.com)
  
  Powerful new illustration tools and enhanced integration with other MX programs have earned FreeHand its MX moniker.
  
  
• Microsoft Office 11.0 (cnet.com)
  
  Microsoft has enhanced some of Office 2003's applications... but most Office enhancements benefit large-scale setups.
  
  
• Microsoft Office X for Mac (cnet.com)
  
  If you've been waiting for a good reason to purchase Mac OS X, Office X is it.
  
  
• Microsoft Publisher 2003 (designer-info.com)
  
  New designs, projects and output options boost Publisher's office-based publishing.
  
  
• QuarkXPress 7 (macworld.com)
  
  Slow performer’s new features and improvements cater to a limited audience