25/04: Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
Lets See
I was very happy with the features and performance of Photoshop CS3, and was anxious to see Dreamweaver CS3. Again the performance is greatly improved along with a familiar ADOBE like feel to the interface. Ajax and CSS support is packed into Dreamweaver CS3 making it easier to design and edit.
Installation
It took me 23mins to install Dreamweaver CS3 on my Notebook, and 21mins on my Tower. This is unusually longer than what I'm used to with previous versions of Dreamweaver, but I can't complain. : )
Features
* Spry framework for Ajax
* Spry data
* Spry widgets
* Spry effects
* Adobe Photoshop® and Fireworks® integration
* Browser Compatibility Check
* CSS Advisor website
* CSS layouts
* CSS management
* Adobe Device Central CS3
Pricing
It is a must buy at $399 or $199 for the upgrade. I'm already using it!
24/04: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended
Its Here
Finally got me a copy of the new Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended. Looks good so far, right off the bat you notice some changes in the placement of tool bars and panes. I personally like that the layers pane has been stretched while keeping all the other essential tools within reach. In one word, the new Photoshop CS3 Extended is Organized. In two words, Less Clutter.
Enhancements
Tons of em installed in new Photoshop CS3 Extended. For you Dual monitor people, (Myself Included) you will be happy to know that this version of Photoshop allows you to reduce the buttons to a tiny size, or you can tear off the palettes and place them around your workspace. Buttons are also narrower than the tools palette and can be resized to one or two columns. The Quick Selection tool in Photoshop CS3 allows you to quickly make a selection by clicking the areas of your image that you want to select. Here are some of the new mentioned Features in Photoshop CS3.
* Smart Filters
* Quick Selection and Refine Edge tools
* Advanced compositing
* 3D compositing and texture editing*
* Movie Paint*
* 2D and 3D measurement tools* (WOW)
* Streamlined interface (Yes)
* Better raw-image processing(Yes)
* Enhanced Vanishing Point with 3D support*
* Enhanced 32-bit HDR support*
There are a alot more enhancements added to this new Version of Adobe Photoshop CS3 and I personally like it so far. Its faster, more organized, and better looking than before.
Pricing
It is a must buy at $999 or $349 for the upgrade, well worth it, remember that this is the industry standard in image editing.
-Eric