Personally, I was hoping for more meaningful/robust features than what they have listed. I'll probably wait a while til they release the x.01 version that addresses what bugs normally accompany a new Illy release.
Thought you might be interested to read up on what the new version has implemented.
Posted by Mike Pipes (Member # 1573) on :
It's about time they added some interactive controls like the on-object gradients and such, pretty cool! The multiple artboards could be handy when you have multiple layouts of similar designs for a client's sign package, just makes things more efficient.
I'm using the CS version still so Illy CS4 could actually be a worthy upgrade, Photoshop on the otherhand, don't think so.
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Well, I just forked out some bucks for a new quad-core computer with 8 gigs of ram and Vista-64.
I hope the new CS4 will take full advantage of a 64-bit OS.
.
Posted by Mr Curtis Dalton (Member # 7547) on :
The ONLY thing I enjoyed better in CorelDRAW was not having to use Quark or InDesign to make a multi page PDF. Adding a Multi Artboard feature to Illy CS4 was the only thing I was waiting for. This will make multiple PDFs much faster to create. Hey todd, if you get this program before I do, let us know how it's working. Thanks for letting us know about this.
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Your welcome Curtis.
I think CS4 would be a good upgrade for you Mike -
Glenn - someone told me Illy isn't 64 bit, but the Photoshop CS4 is....you might want to check it out.
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Yeah, I'll probably wait until Christmas before I do anything.
Any word on when they'll be coming out with a CS4 Master Suite?
Posted by Tony Lucero (Member # 1470) on :
BUMMER. I just purchased CS3...the only reason I use it, is to open files some of my customers send me. We've used Flexi Pro for so long that we seldom need anything else. I'm sure the Adobe products are very powerful and sophisticated...but haven't invested the time or brain cells to learn it. Oh well, the upgrade should be a lot cheaper this time.
Posted by Gary Boros (Member # 8487) on :
There is special upgrade pricing, which lasts until February 2009, so don't think longer than that! Also, Tony, if you just bought your CS3, I believe they will give you the upgrade for FREE! Go to the Adobe site and check it out if your version qualifies. Casey Yonemura, who builds the Signburst computers that you may have seen advertized, is currently evaluating CS4 and reviewing it on another board. I'll see if I can report to you his findings shortly. I think his initial impression is that it is "blazing fast"
Posted by Curt Stenz (Member # 82) on :
Thank you for the link Curt! Very good article.
Posted by Mike South (Member # 4523) on :
quote:Originally posted by Gary Boros: There is special upgrade pricing, which lasts until February 2009, so don't think longer than that! Also, Tony, if you just bought your CS3, I believe they will give you the upgrade for FREE! Go to the Adobe site and check it out if your version qualifies. Casey Yonemura, who builds the Signburst computers that you may have seen advertized, is currently evaluating CS4 and reviewing it on another board. I'll see if I can report to you his findings shortly. I think his initial impression is that it is "blazing fast"
That's happened to me. I think it was even Adobe Illustrator. I was within 30-60days. Sent the latest upgrade with no hassel.
