Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
Dreamweaver CS3's universal binary alone could make the upgrade worthwhile for some users, and improved CSS plus new Spry features will be welcome to pros, but that's not a lot of advances for the steep price.
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
Though I wouldn't call Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 a trivial upgrade, I expect it will appeal to a rather limited audience. For this version, Adobe focused on two primary areas for enhancement: CSS and Ajax. Both are certainly worthy of attention. CSS is one...
Dreamweaver CS3's universal binary alone could make the upgrade worthwhile for some users, and improved CSS plus new Spry features will be welcome to pros, but that's not a lot of advances for the steep price.
Adobe Premiere Elements
This light version of Premiere Pro successfully brings that package's power to home users.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 (Windows)
A comprehensive, easy-to-use imaging tool for digital photographers.
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
Pros: Adobe Dreamweaver CS3's interface will be familiar to users of previous versions ; improved CSS capabilities ; good integration with other CS3 applications ; universal binary for both PowerPC- and Intel-based Macs
Cons: Dreamweaver CS3's Spry framework features should be tested for compatibility ; browser compatibility check requires an Internet connection ; update is not a groundbreaking move forward ; lack of intuitive design spells woe for Web design newbies
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
Pros: Adobe Dreamweaver CS3's interface will be familiar to users of previous versions ; improved CSS capabilities ; good integration with other CS3 applications ; universal binary for both PowerPC- and Intel-based Macs
Cons: Dreamweaver CS3's Spry framework features should be tested for compatibility ; browser compatibility check requires an Internet connection ; update is not a groundbreaking move forward ; lack of intuitive design spells woe for Web design newbies
Adobe Premiere Elements
Pros: High-quality effects and precise controls ; flexible title designer ; powerful and easy transparency, chroma key, and picture-in-picture tools
Cons: No instant-movie option ; no fun filters (such as Rain or Aged Film) ; multipanel work space quickly becomes crowded
Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 (Windows)
Pros: Uses Photoshop's imaging engine, including raw file support ; comprehensive feature set for digital photographers ; easy to use for newbies
Cons: Can be slow with large files or generating thumbnails in the background ; color management a bit too stripped down ; Projects and How To content need some work