2 Replies Latest reply: Jun 15, 2010 6:52 AM by TCarp RSS

    Upgrade CS2 to CS4 or CS5?

    TCarp Community Member

      I have CS2 and with my new Win7 laptop its time to upgrade.

       

      I'm not a power user but like to dabble in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Firefox and Acrobat.

       

      Is there any reason (possibly other than cost) not to go to CS5?  Will I get good deals on CS4 and is that the right path for my needs and environment?

       

      Thanks

       

      Tom

        • 1. Re: Upgrade CS2 to CS4 or CS5?
          BobLevine CommunityMVP

          You will not find any great savings on a legit copy of CS2 to CS4 upgrade. The price is the same for a CS2 to CS5 so you might just as well go that route.

           

          You can get Design Premium at Amazon for about $780 with free shipping: http://amzn.to/ai66DQ

           

          Don't be sucked in by ebay offers. You'll wind up very sorry.

           

          Bob

          • 2. Re: Upgrade CS2 to CS4 or CS5?
            TCarp Community Member

            Thanks

             

            The other advantage of going from 2 to 5 is the lifecycle will be longer for me.  Like I said, I'm a hobby user and milk software for a long time.  Only concern was how close it was to release date.

             

            I'm not a big eBay user for pretty much the reason you're suggesting so I'll buy from a reputable.

             

            Exciting!  Will order today.

             

            Tom