Paint Shop Pro support - PSP X / Photo Impact 11.

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PSP X / Photo Impact 11.

Mick Breen

2005-11-22, 7:20 pm

I would like to upgrade from my current PSP 7 to either PSP X or Photo
impact 11, but read reports of bugs in both programs. Does anyone have any
thoughts on either of these programs ?

Many thanks,
Mick.

W.Madison

2005-11-22, 7:20 pm

"Mick Breen" <debick@smartchat.net.au> wrote in message
news:dm06k5$qic$1@news-02.connect.com.au...
>I would like to upgrade from my current PSP 7 to either PSP X or Photo
>impact 11, but read reports of bugs in both programs. Does anyone have any
>thoughts on either of these programs ?
>
> Many thanks,
> Mick.

I use both programs, and have to say I have had no problems with either.
Both have certain advantages the other doesn't, only you can decide which is
right for you.

You can download trials of both and check them out for yourself if you'd
like.

Wendy
C-Tech Volunteer

JoeB

2005-11-23, 3:20 am

"Mick Breen" <debick@smartchat.net.au> wrote in
news:dm06k5$qic$1@news-02.connect.com.au:

> I would like to upgrade from my current PSP 7 to either PSP X or
Photo
> impact 11, but read reports of bugs in both programs. Does
anyone
> have any thoughts on either of these programs ?
>
> Many thanks,
> Mick.
>

I'm afraid few, if any, software releases come without some bugs.
However, you can download trials of both of these programs to see
if they work for you. To learn more from some users of the Corel
PSPX program you might want to go to the Corel PSP user newsgroups
which they host on their own server. You can go to the link below
which lists all of the product newsgroups Corel hosts and click on
the ones you wish to subscribe to. No user id or password needed,
as they are moderated groups:

http://tinyurl.com/2pt9o

I'm sure if you go to the Ulead site they will likely also have
forums that you can join to ask users about their products,
including Photo Impact.

Regards,

JoeB

Uncle_Jed

2005-11-24, 3:44 am

On Tue 22 Nov 2005 05:38:00p "Mick Breen" <debick@smartchat.net.au>
finally gathered the courage to write
news:dm06k5$qic$1@news-02.connect.com.au:

> I would like to upgrade from my current PSP 7 to either PSP X or Photo
> impact 11, but read reports of bugs in both programs. Does anyone
> have any thoughts on either of these programs ?
>

Mick...
I played around with trial versions of PSP for years and finally decided
to get serious and pay up last month. In some ways I am a little
dissapointed with this version. The last version I used before this one
was 8.0 (never tried 9) and I thought it was really nice. The animation
tool is missing from the current version, though I believe you can
continue to use the one in version 7. I don't think I am qualified to
comment on the technical details at any serious depth, but I fear Corel
is using their programming chops to make PSP into an easy photo editing
app for the inexperienced, instead of making it into a badass photo
editing app for the old guard.

Unless there is something you can do using PSPX that you can't do using
v7, you should probably save your money.

-R

Uni

2005-11-24, 3:44 am

W.Madison wrote:

> "Mick Breen" <debick@smartchat.net.au> wrote in message
> news:dm06k5$qic$1@news-02.connect.com.au...
>
>
>
> I use both programs, and have to say I have had no problems with either.

Oh! I'm going to tell Corel that they have a non loyal C-Tech on their
hands!

:-)

Uni
> Both have certain advantages the other doesn't, only you can decide which is
> right for you.
>
> You can download trials of both and check them out for yourself if you'd
> like.
>
> Wendy
> C-Tech Volunteer
>
>

JoeB

2005-11-24, 3:44 am

"Uncle_Jed" <jed@idontwant.mail> wrote in
news:Xns9718E9EB2114jedidontwantmail@216.196.97.131:

> On Tue 22 Nov 2005 05:38:00p "Mick Breen"
<debick@smartchat.net.au>
> finally gathered the courage to write
> news:dm06k5$qic$1@news-02.connect.com.au:
>
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>
> Mick...
> I played around with trial versions of PSP for years and finally
decided
> to get serious and pay up last month. In some ways I am a
little
> dissapointed with this version. The last version I used before
this one
> was 8.0 (never tried 9) and I thought it was really nice. The
animation
> tool is missing from the current version, though I believe you
can
> continue to use the one in version 7. I don't think I am
qualified to
> comment on the technical details at any serious depth, but I
fear Corel
> is using their programming chops to make PSP into an easy photo
editing
> app for the inexperienced, instead of making it into a badass
photo
> editing app for the old guard.
>
> Unless there is something you can do using PSPX that you can't
do using
> v7, you should probably save your money.
>
> -R
>

I agree with you to a point, and particularly about v.X. But
Iwould suggest that perhaps the OP might perhaps look for sales of
boxed versions of 8 or 9, because both do offer some good
enhancements over 7 (if you need them, and not everybody does, of
course). Just a thought.

Regards,

JoeB

Chris J Dixon

2005-11-24, 6:30 pm

JoeB wrote:

>I agree with you to a point, and particularly about v.X. But
>Iwould suggest that perhaps the OP might perhaps look for sales of
>boxed versions of 8 or 9, because both do offer some good
>enhancements over 7 (if you need them, and not everybody does, of
>course). Just a thought.
>
I have version 8, and have seen the warnings about X, so was
thinking about getting hold of 9. Have you any idea where boxed
versions of 9 would be available? Hopefully at knock down prices.

I have seen the CDs available on Ebay, but these may be of
questionable origin, and have no manuals.

Chris
--
Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK
chris@cdixon.me.uk

Have dancing shoes, will ceilidh.

JoeB

2005-11-24, 6:30 pm

Chris J Dixon <chris@cdixon.me.uk> wrote in
news:kssbo1phifk94l0rpv69qpr3i4mneffdvp@4ax.com:

> JoeB wrote:
>
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> I have version 8, and have seen the warnings about X, so was
> thinking about getting hold of 9. Have you any idea where boxed
> versions of 9 would be available? Hopefully at knock down
prices.
>
> I have seen the CDs available on Ebay, but these may be of
> questionable origin, and have no manuals.
>
> Chris

Manuals for various versions of PSP can be downloaded from here:

http://tinyurl.com/8rgtl

As far as finding a boxed version of v.9, I can only suggest
calling various software retailers in your area to see if they
have any copies, which would likely be at reduced prices if they
have them, and of course Amazon or Ebay online. You can no longer
get it from Corel.

Regards,

JoeB

Mick Breen

2005-11-24, 10:18 pm

Many thanks to all who replied. I downloaded a trial version of both
programs and have been playing with both, but for me the PSP X wins out.
I'm not saying PI is no good, but I guess I'm used to using my old PSP 7 and
find the newer version easier to learn. I have looked everywhere in the
'net and called many shops for an old copy of V9, but I cannot find one.

Mick.

JoeB

2005-11-25, 3:28 am

"Mick Breen" <debick@smartchat.net.au> wrote in
news:dm5lp1$60q$1@news-02.connect.com.au:

> Many thanks to all who replied. I downloaded a trial version of
both
> programs and have been playing with both, but for me the PSP X
wins
> out. I'm not saying PI is no good, but I guess I'm used to using
my
> old PSP 7 and find the newer version easier to learn. I have
looked
> everywhere in the 'net and called many shops for an old copy of
V9,
> but I cannot find one.
>
> Mick.
>

This link which I got from Amazon's page seems to have some PSP9
boxed versions for sale:

http://tinyurl.com/acexy

Regards,

JoeB