CompUSA: Paint Shop Pro 7 Anniversary Edition, $20

[Computergasm]

After rebates and instant savings. Version 8's release will be in May.

 

[apoppin]

How much of it is instant?

Anyway . . . if I get the PSP ver 7, is there an "upgrade savings" if I decide to get ver 8 later on?

 

[Computergasm]

$99.99 - $25 instant savings - $55 MIR

Right now, if you upgrade from Ver 6 to 7, you get a $30 MIR. I assume that when Ver 8 comes out, they will have the same deal.

 

[apoppin]

Originally posted by: Computergasm
$99.99 - $25 instant savings - $55 MIR

Right now, if you upgrade from Ver 6 to 7, you get a $30 MIR. I assume that when Ver 8 comes out, they will have the same deal.

I thought so! Thanks for the post.

(I have "worked this" successfully with many other "upgrades" . . . buy the cheap shortly-to-be-discontinued product and "learn" it. IF I like it, UPgrade to the new version with a built-in discount when it's sale or hot deal comes out.)

 

[asdren]

This is quite a good deal for a nice graphics program.

 

[BlueWeasel]

Originally posted by: asdren
This is quite a good deal for a nice graphics program.

 

[Computergasm]

Made the purchase, here's the deal: $25 off at the register plus $25 CompUSA MIR plus $30 manufacturer MIR. Inside the box, there is a $50 MIR if you buy Version 8, it expires 6-30-03.

 

[SgtZulu]

free is even better
thanks for the gumball Fosi

 

[FPSguy]

Link to product

Link to $25 MIR

Link to $30 MIR

 

[nino]

This is an incredible paint shop product. I like it better than Photoshop as it is easier to use too and comes with a GIF animation program too. It might not be as powerful as Photoshop but I have yet to need anything more powerful.

 

[Sondra]

The public beta for 8 is downloadable on their site. It will work till July 1.

 

[apoppin]

Originally posted by: Sondra
The public beta for 8 is downloadable on their site. It will work till July 1.

D/L HEREWhat's PSP8 gonna cost?

$100? $30 off would be nice ($50 upgrade MIR - ~$20 final costs for PSP7).

 

[unclebud]

"The public beta for 8 is downloadable on their site. It will work till July 1"
didn't know that! thanks!
i have 6 (from od clr for $35.88 after coupon) from a year or so ago
7 is on company's computer... that jpeg/png/gif export function is faster that photoshop's "save to web" imo and uses less resources
thought for sure that beta would work indefinitely again, thanks for the info

 

[LeaDxPainT]

How does this compare to photoshop

 

[apoppin]

Originally posted by: LeaDxPainT
How does this compare to photoshop

It really doesn't. PS is a "pro" product and priced to match. PSP is more user-friendly, inexpensive and aimed at the "consumer".

If you are a "pro", PS is the standard.

Just about anyone else will benefit from PSP.


Almost done with the d/l of beta8.

My suggestion is to D/L the beta and "play" with it to get a feel for the new product . . . free is good - even a time-limited demo.

 

[tmc]

if i have ulead photoimpact (v5 or v6 i don't remember which) can i also get the $20 upgrade rebate too?

edit - ok, this will be a no go as 2 rebates require original UPC.

 

[Jim]

So what the heck does PPP stand for? Paint Pop Pro?

 

[apoppin]

Originally posted by: Jim
So what the heck does PPP stand for? Paint Pop Pro?

Fixed.

I guess my "S" and "P" keys are too "close" on my notebook's keyboard . . .

(i did that a couple of times)

 

[MonkeyWithAnUZI]

Good find...I've been itchin' to buy this for years, but couldn't find a decent deal. I'm concerned 'bout that $25 CompUSA rebate...I'm still waitin' on rebates from a year ago.

 

[Noner]

PSP 7 is good... but old..


PSP 8 is available for FREE !! ! !! just check the PSP website for the beta release or PM me and I'll give you a linky.

There is No diff between the FREE beta and the Retail that will hit soon.

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Also..

PSP is wimpy when compared to Adobe Photoshop... but then again.. Apples to Golden Apples. (cant really compare fairly)

PSP is more for painting.. and PShop is more editing and web graphics.

-Noner

 

[unclebud]

i have photoshop 6.0 also and have been working with it since 3.0 on the mac
i think of photoshop as the ferrari, and psp as the camaro
both will get a speeding ticket, but from my experience, a camaro is easier to drive in city traffic

 

[Noner]

lol good point..


More like a 1969 Chevy 350 Mailbu SS compared to a Ferrari..

Both are badASS but one is for the High end pro's the other is for the middle class pro's

 

[huesmann]

Originally posted by: unclebud
i have photoshop 6.0 also and have been working with it since 3.0 on the mac
i think of photoshop as the ferrari, and psp as the camaro
both will get a speeding ticket, but from my experience, a camaro is easier to drive in city traffic

Have you driven a Ferrari in city traffic?

 

[unclebud]

i sat in one for 30 minutes during rush hour. watched the driver the WHOLE time.
feel better now?

 

[Noner]

watched the driver the whole time???

was SHE hot?