Pros:nn- Internet connection not required to find an address, plan and examine trip routes.n- Superior map printout compared to Google maps.n- Personalize your maps by adding notes, phone numbers etc without giving all that information over to Google or Microsoft. Cons:nnNeed to fix some longstanding minor bugs.

PhotoPlus X2 is a very good photo editor. It is operates in a similar manner to Photoshop in many aspects though it is not as powerful as CS3 or CS4. PhotoPlus X2 is similar in features and power to Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate. Both programs are more powerful than Photoshop Elements versions 6 or 7. An additional bonus of PhotoPlus X2 not offered with Paint Shop Pro is compatibility with 3rd party Photoshop plugins.

I believe that Apple has made a serious mistake eliminating features from Imovie 08. I was planning to switch to a Mac in November after OSX 10.5 was released. I planned to switch for two reasons:nn1. Clean design - eliminate a lot of cables. 2. Imovie - I currently do quite a bit of video editing for my church on my Dell 4600 using Pinnacle Studio 9.35. Pinnacle Studio’s interface essentially is a knock off of the old imovie 6.

VideoStudio Pro X2 is enigmatic program. It is an easy to use video editor, with powerful editing tools often found in much more expensive programs. Tools such as:nn- Editing Masksn- Graphic overlaysn- Color correction & brightnessn- White balance & tone adjustments (very useful for indoor photography)n- Video rotationn- Ability to add flash animations to your videon- Chroma key functionsn- Surround sound mixingn- Stretching audio durationnnFrom my tests and reading of the manual these functions seem to be relatively easy to use.

I have used Norton Utilities since the MS-DOS age. It was great back then. Now, the program still has its uses for specific problems such as registry issues. However, the current design is like having a 300 pound mechanic riding around in the back seat of your car. Is Norton Utilities useful, yes. Do I want it with me all the time. NO!nnThe current program would be more useful if it came on a bootable Flash drive so you could use it only when necessary.

PhotoPlus X2 is a very good photo editor. It is operates in a similar manner to Photoshop in many aspects though it is not as powerful as CS3 or CS4. PhotoPlus X2 is similar in features and power to Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate. Both programs are more powerful than Photoshop Elements versions 6 or 7. An additional bonus of PhotoPlus X2 not offered with Paint Shop Pro is compatibility with 3rd party Photoshop plugins.

Easy to install, although one quick tech call to answer a question was required and was answered promptly. Small footprint, well made. Can’t expect more for this kind of money.

Easy to install, although one quick tech call to answer a question was required and was answered promptly. Small footprint, well made. Can’t expect more for this kind of money.

Easy to install, although one quick tech call to answer a question was required and was answered promptly. Small footprint, well made. Can’t expect more for this kind of money.

Easy to install, although one quick tech call to answer a question was required and was answered promptly. Small footprint, well made. Can’t expect more for this kind of money.