Actually I think this is a smart move by Adobe. We are approaching a time where quad core processors and 4G + of memory are pretty much becoming the norm. So why not use this extra power makes sense doesn't it ? The only thing that concerns me about 64 bit Vista(Ultimate) is future support. One OS I have found over the years that reports the most frequent driver issues or lack of driver support. This isn't Linux or even MacOS X that title is held by XP64 so lets hope 64 bit Vista doesn't suffer the same fate ....
Using CS2 here still and loving it I think your right Chai but I think its a good idea to start working on compatability issues they may have not a bad idea overall by Adobe I think
I think they are looking at the future. Eventually, everyone will start moving to 64-bit OS even if they do not really need to work with large files / datasets. With RAM so cheap... it's really a matter of time before we all migrate to 64-bit Vista just to make use of the extra RAM.
I have been searching for LCD Flat panel reviews from Photoshop/CS users with little success. I am particularly interested in the Dell E248WFP monitor. I will use it with CS3 for photography work, making large frameable prints, etc. I also am considering a Samsung 2253BW, which apparently has superseded the Samsung 226BW (the latter had been highly recommended to me, but seems no longer available). Before I put any money out, I'd like to find some people who have actually used either - or both - the E248WFP or the Samsung 2253BW for photo work. Budget is a bit limited right now, but these two monitors would fit. I know there are likely better monitors, but their higher prices rule them out, at least for now. My computer is an Inspiron 6000. I am a working journalist doing mostly print with still photography, and some video editing. A sideline is creating historical photo prints.
If you do a lot of photography, you should consider higher end panel with S-IPS or SPVA based with 8 bit color, instead of 6 bit on TN panels.
I'm beginning to suspect that. I noticed Dashken has the Dell E248WFP 24" Widescreen listed at the bottom of his note, and come mentions of Photoshop, and the E248WFP recently was touted as a good deal and maybe he'd have some comments about the combination. $600 is a bit out of my price range right now, but all the glowing reviews on lesser-priced monitors seem to come from gamers and business users, whose needs are not the same as a budding digital artist who wants to see on the screen what will be seen on the print. I started noticing the 6-bit/8-bit difference and got wondering what I'm seeing on my Inspiron 6000 laptop, which is my only computer.
If you are using a laptop, then it's almost certainly using a TN panel with 6-bit colour. Honestly, an 8-bit S-IPS or S-PVA panel is a world of difference from a 6-bit TN panel for someone interested in working with graphics.
Top of this thread - "Photoshop CS4 to Favor Vista for 64-Bit" The post was about CS4 but at the bottom, in the sig area, was what I took to be his system specs, including "Dell E248WFP 24" Widescreen " so I was hoping someone who could talk about Photoshop and E248WFP in the same post might have some helpful comments. BTW, I have a Spyder2, and it's helped my laptop a lot. And I can afford up to about $350 right now. I think I mentioned I'm a journalist. I do mostly stills, some video, and -- mostly as a hobby -- artistic prints of historic sites. The laptop's working for me, but I really lust after a larger screen.
Yeah, I'm actually doing just that - using a laptop hooked up to a larger (20") LCD panel. And I can tell you that it does wonders for productivity! I'm using a Dell UltraSharp 2007FP (not widescreen) monitor with a S-PVA panel. The higher 1600 x 1200 resolution and normal format is just great for editing photos, and the colour is so much better than my notebook's TN panel.
Using CS3 & quite happy with it.Waiting for the release of CS4 so that i can try it on my Vista X64.Thanks for the news dashken.
I'm using CS3 atm but there's not a lot of difference between CS2 imo. Although i'll be looking forward to CS4.
Isn't there any step-up program by Adobe ? I've heard if you are using a legitimate copy of an Adobe product, you can get the upgraded/later version by paying a smaller amount of money compared to buying a full retail copy.Is that right ?
Owning an original Photoshop is an amazing feat, let alone upgrade everytime a new version comes out.
I have one of my uncle who have an original Photoshop CS2.I think, i need to borrow that from him to see how much Adobe asks me to pay for the CS4.
