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Adobe Photoshop CS4 Reviews
( v. 11 ) - product upgrade license - 1 user - upgrade from Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0/5.0/6.0/7.0 - CLP - level 3... More product details
$199.99
Veteran set of powerful imaging tools ; streamlined user interface ; more extensible and... (cnet.com)
Streamlined interface for smoother workflow, New Adjustments and Masking panels work intuitively... (laptopmag.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Adobe Photoshop CS4
We have collected and analyzed 26 expert reviews and 31 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 85/100 and users rate it 85/100. The average review date is January 26, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 32673 reviews from other Business. The alaScore™ for this product is 99/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.
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Expert Reviews (26)
Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended
Veteran set of powerful imaging tools ; streamlined user interface ; more extensible and customizable ; completely overhauled 3D engine in Extended version
More of a memory hog than Photoshop CS3 ; print features and type engine still in dire need of an update
If you work with 3D, Photoshop Extended is a must-have upgrade; ditto if you think you'd use more of Standard's tools if the interface were less opaque, if you need to upgrade other suite applications, or if you qualify for an academic discount. All ...
There's just enough that's better in the CS4 updates to Photoshop and...
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Adobe Photoshop CS4 - A Review of Adobe's Photoshop CS4 Image Editing Software
The highly versatile photo-editing workhorse for pros gets a workflow overhaul.
Streamlined interface for smoother workflow, New Adjustments and Masking panels work intuitively with Layers panel, A handful of incremental advances with drawing, zooming, and display
Resource hog, Complex online help site, 64-bit Windows not fully implemented (due to third-party lag) and no 64-bit Mac version
Altering your view while you work is smoother thanks to CS4's support of OpenGL. Zooming is continuous, simply by clicking and holding the zoom tool over your picture. Moving about the image, at even highly magnified levels, involves a single ...
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Review: Adobe Photoshop CS4 and CS4 Extended
All of the changes in Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop Extended CS4 add up to a friendlier, more accessible interface. The changes may take some getting used to, but in the end, you'll come to appreciate the more streamlined and uncluttered experience.
Streamlined, less-cluttered interface ; Masks and Adjustments panels make the tools easy to find ; Kuler integration helps you choose color schemes ; OpenGL enabled features improve user experience ; selective editing in Camera Raw
Missing Extract Filter, Contact Sheets, Picture Package, and PDF Presentations
There's no shortage of new features either. Photoshop CS4 takes advantage of OpenGL—a hardware and software engine for drawing graphics faster and more efficiently—to render some very slick and useful screen effects like Rotate View, pixel tossing ...
Macworld?€™s buying adviceAll of the changes in Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop...
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User Reviews (31)
"Best Photo Software Ever Made"
It takes advantage of unrivaled editing and c...
It is easy to use. Super fast performance and superior image processing
Can be expensive to buy if you do not shop around for best deal. Took me a week to finally find a place that had a good price for Photoshop CS4
"Good solid software - shame about the loading time!"
Great product and upgrade from the older vers...
The Ferrari of photo editing software - does everything you need and more :)
- Slow loading times if you aren't running a high spec machine.
"Speed for my older iMac GS5 (non-Intel) computer."
Working with Adobe Photoshop CS4 Overview
Photoshop CS4 works well within Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and with native Intel Macs ac OS X 10.5 (Leopard).
The CS4 Bridge does not work in older Photoshop programs. The Photoshop CS4 supports 64-bit in a Windows only features. Mac users should wait for a future release for 64-bit power.
Manufacturer's Description
Adobe Photoshop CS4 software provides improved access to its unrivaled power through a more intuitive user experience, greater editing freedom, and significant productivity enhancements. Navigate to any area of an image with ultra-smooth zooming and panning. Maintain clarity as you zoom to individual pixels and easily edit at the highest magnification with the pixel grid. And use the revolutionary rotate view tool to smoothly turn your canvas for distortion-free viewing at any angle...
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