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  Adobe CS6 Design Standard Student and Teacher Edition

  Software (Adobe)
  List Price: $349.00
  Price: $335.99
  You Save: $13.01 (4%)

  Breakthrough image editing in Photoshop-Deliver eye-catching results with the industry standard in digital imaging.

  Video editing in Photoshop-Edit video in Photoshop to include in your digital publishing projects. Quickly combine clips and stills using transitions, audio, and effects, such as pan and zoom.

  Professional page layout in InDesign-Lay out, preflight, and produce stunning page layouts with intuitive design software that offers precise control over typography and built-in tools for creative effects.

  Tablet publications in InDesign-Use InDesign to create media-rich publications for iPad and other tablet devices. Add interactive elements such as pan and zoom, slide shows, audio, and video.

  Distinctive vector graphics in Illustrator-Create top-quality vector artwork for any project, from logos to illustrations for advertising, packaging, signage, and more.

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  Adobe CS5.5 Design Standard Student and Teacher Edition

  Software (Adobe)
  

  Rating (15 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Great programs at a good price for students

  I love illustrator but didn't have the funds to spend 500 dollars on it. When I saw this set I was really excited because it was in my budget and it also provides three other useful programs as well. I ordered this and it arrived the next day. I took the code provided and simply submitted a picture of my school ID, my transcript and an enrollment verification to the provided link and got my code two days later. There was no problems and no hold ups and there is even a 30 day trial you can use while you wait for them to verify that you are a student or a teacher. I looked more into this before I bought it and it is the same as the commercial versions, can be used for commercial use and the only real catch is that you can't resell it. Over all it is a great deal for students and definitely one worth taking advantage of if you are a student in the art or design field. 5/5 Arcaderat - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Adobe CS5.5 Design Standard Student and Teacher Edition (Software) I love illustrator but didn't have the funds to spend 500 dollars on it. When I saw this set I was really excited because it was in my budget and it also provides three other useful programs as well. I ordered this and it arrived the next day. I took the code provided and simply submitted a picture of my school ID, my transcript and an enrollment verification to the provided link and got my code two days later. There was no problems and no hold ups and there is even a 30 day trial you can use while you wait for them to verify that you are a student or a teacher. I looked more into this before I bought it and it is the same as the commercial versions, can be used for commercial use and the only real catch is that you can't resell it. Over all it is a great deal for students and definitely one worth taking advantage of if you are a student in the art or design field. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 19, 2011

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  The Right Stuff

  Delivers exactly what it described. Currently, ontaining a degree in Graphic Design and this helps greatly. Not having to burn the midnight oil at school with the program available at home. With two small kids it makes learning and practicing the different techniques a breeze.....Awesome effects. 5/5 dbiamerica - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Adobe CS5.5 Design Standard Student and Teacher Edition (Software) Delivers exactly what it described. Currently, ontaining a degree in Graphic Design and this helps greatly. Not having to burn the midnight oil at school with the program available at home. With two small kids it makes learning and practicing the different techniques a breeze.....Awesome effects. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 20, 2011

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  Fantastic..everything you want or nearly

  I was so excited to upgrade from my Creative Suites CS2, with this new CS5.5 version. I read that now InDesign had the ability to create epub books. unfortunately it does not seem to be able to do much there or I have yet to learn how to make them come out just right. So that was disappointing, thus the four stars, not five. But that said everything else is wonderful!No longer do I have to bring in guide lines to find center because the program now just does it! Wow, love that.The new photoshop upgrades are nice too, you now have a full palette for type, character, and paragraph, just like InDesign, so you get a lot more control with type in Photoshop now.I will have to add to this review as I continue to use the products, but overall, I am extremely happy! 4/5 mapsy (Oregon) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Adobe CS5.5 Design Standard Student and Teacher Edition (Software) I was so excited to upgrade from my Creative Suites CS2, with this new CS5.5 version. I read that now InDesign had the ability to create epub books. unfortunately it does not seem to be able to do much there or I have yet to learn how to make them come out just right. So that was disappointing, thus the four stars, not five. But that said everything else is wonderful!No longer do I have to bring in guide lines to find center because the program now just does it! Wow, love that.The new photoshop upgrades are nice too, you now have a full palette for type, character, and paragraph, just like InDesign, so you get a lot more control with type in Photoshop now.I will have to add to this review as I continue to use the products, but overall, I am extremely happy! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 3, 2011

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  List Price: $1,299.00
  Price: $299.99
  You Save: $999.01 (77%)

  Combines the latest versions of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, and more

  Industry-standard tools for producing high-impact print designs and digital publications

  Folio Producer tools in Adobe InDesign; efficient delivery of accessible documents

  Create more engaging eBooks with less need for developers; preview interactive overlays

  Automate routine, multistep PDF tasks more easily in Acrobat X Pro

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  Adobe CS6 Design Standard Student and Teacher Edition Mac

  Software (Adobe)
  List Price: $349.00
  Price: $335.99
  You Save: $13.01 (4%)

  Breakthrough image editing in Photoshop-Deliver eye-catching results with the industry standard in digital imaging.

  Video editing in Photoshop-Edit video in Photoshop to include in your digital publishing projects. Quickly combine clips and stills using transitions, audio, and effects, such as pan and zoom.

  Tablet publications in InDesign-Use InDesign to create media-rich publications for iPad and other tablet devices. Add interactive elements such as pan and zoom, slide shows, audio, and video. Upload to Adobe Digital Publishing Suite for distribution.

  Distinctive vector graphics in Illustrator-Create top-quality vector artwork for any project, from logos to illustrations for advertising, packaging, signage, and more.

  Professional page layout in InDesign-Lay out, preflight, and produce stunning page layouts with intuitive design software that offers precise control over typography and built-in tools for creative effects.

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  Adobe CS5.5 Design Standard Student and Teacher Edition [Mac]

  Software (Adobe)
  

  Rating (17 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  Just what I expected!

  I bought this student edition on Monday and received it today (Wednesday) and couldn't be happier with how things turned out. I read some other reviews and was expecting to have a difficult time to verify that I was a student, but I had no troubles at all. I think it's silly to blame Amazon for what is clear to be an Adobe policy. If you go to the link that Amazon provides to see whether you qualify as a student or staff Adobe sets out very clear bullet points as to who can qualify. I thought I would have to send in copies of my picture ID and some other school forms but Adobe let me use my student email as part of the verification process and I received my serial number within seconds after hitting submit. I am very happy I went through Amazon to purchase this package as I couldn't find this particular item on the Adobe website. Just for Indesign alone on their website was 199.99 but you get so much more with this package for just a little more extra money. This is definitely the way... 5/5 Twills - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Adobe CS5.5 Design Standard Student and Teacher Edition [Mac] (Software) I bought this student edition on Monday and received it today (Wednesday) and couldn't be happier with how things turned out. I read some other reviews and was expecting to have a difficult time to verify that I was a student, but I had no troubles at all. I think it's silly to blame Amazon for what is clear to be an Adobe policy. If you go to the link that Amazon provides to see whether you qualify as a student or staff Adobe sets out very clear bullet points as to who can qualify. I thought I would have to send in copies of my picture ID and some other school forms but Adobe let me use my student email as part of the verification process and I received my serial number within seconds after hitting submit. I am very happy I went through Amazon to purchase this package as I couldn't find this particular item on the Adobe website. Just for Indesign alone on their website was 199.99 but you get so much more with this package for just a little more extra money. This is definitely the way... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 13, 2011

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  Waiting to find out if I'm even eligible?

  I agree with ME Raines.You can't know if you're eligible until you open the package and run your information through Adobe.From the box:"STOP! Before installing this product, you must obtain a Student and Teacher Edition serial number by following the instructions enclosed."Seems harmless enough...Where are those instructions you ask? In the box, wrapped in plastic.What are those instructions? Go online, use the serial number (in the plastic wrapped box), and take photos of your student ID, provide billing info, and/or email address.None of this information is on the outside of the box OR on this Amazon desc. page.So of course you have to open the box. Which makes it, according to Amazon, ineligible for return???I bought this as an honest, adult student--but now I feel like I'm not enough of a student? And I won't know if I'm student-enough for another 2+ business days... 1/5 J. White (phila., pa) - See all my reviews, May 24, 2011

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  WARNING-CHECK FOR ELIGIBILITY BEFORE BUYING!

  I'm really ticked. You cannot download this software until Adobe approves of you as a teacher or student.As the owner of and instructor in a post-secondary vocational school, I bought this product, believing I qualified. I called to find out more about proof of eligibility as a student or teacher, and this product is pretty much limited to elementary schools, high schools and colleges. My school, it turns out, is not eligible. Furthermore, I spoke with a gentleman representing Adobe who was obviously not from the USA. He couldn't even understand that a "postsecondary vocational school" is a category of school, not the official name of an institution. When I gave him the name of my school, his language barriers prevented him from being able to repeat it correctly. Regardless, I eventually discovered I wasn't eligible. (Adobe needs to stop shipping jobs overseas!)As for the product itself, I am sure it is excellent. Fortunately, I didn't open the package.I am now going... 1/5 M. E. Raines "Author of UNA and THE LAUGHING ... (Arizona) - See all my reviews, May 23, 2011

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  List Price: $1,299.00
  Price: $299.99
  You Save: $999.01 (77%)

  Folio Producer tools in Adobe InDesign; efficient delivery of accessible documents

  Create more engaging eBooks with less need for developers; preview interactive overlays

  Combines the latest versions of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, and more

  Automate routine, multistep PDF tasks more easily in Acrobat X Pro

  Industry-standard tools for producing high-impact print designs and digital publications

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  Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies

  Book (For Dummies)
  

  Rating (18 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  An indispensable guide and overview

  This book is essential for someone who owns the Creative Suite for Designers. If you have had it before, it brings you up to date on the changes and additions to each individual program. If, like me, you've owned individual programs in the suite but never the entire suite, it gives you a general overview of the purposes and capabilities of each individual program, and an idea of how to make the Suite work together seamlessly and in an intelligently coordinated manner.The initial overview serves to:* define the scope of each program* help you set Suite-wide preferences for color management, etc.,* familiarizes you with elements of the user interface, concepts like layers, shortcuts, and menus that are common to all programs,* shows you how to move the same file from program to program or work with files created in another Suite application* and just generally points out ways to work more efficiently.From there, you proceed to... 5/5 tachi1 "tachi1" (Miami, FL United States) - See all my reviews, July 2, 2010

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  Excellent Overview!

  I was pleasantly surprised and genuinely impressed by the amount of information I was able to learn about CS5 from reading this book. Its huge! A great deal for the price. I admittedly knew nothing about the design premium when I purchased this book. The authors do a great job at presenting this material for a `dummy'. The setup and direction of the book makes it easy to follow along from start to finish. I would recommend this to any beginner looking for an great overview of the features of Adobe's Design Premium CS5. 5/5 Chris L - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies (Paperback) I was pleasantly surprised and genuinely impressed by the amount of information I was able to learn about CS5 from reading this book. Its huge! A great deal for the price. I admittedly knew nothing about the design premium when I purchased this book. The authors do a great job at presenting this material for a `dummy'. The setup and direction of the book makes it easy to follow along from start to finish. I would recommend this to any beginner looking for an great overview of the features of Adobe's Design Premium CS5. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 3, 2010

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  Invaluable Adobe guide!

  I couldn't have asked for more out of this book! Since I am a complete beginner in all Adobe creative suite products, I was surprised at the books ability to walk me through the basics as well as teach the new features that are introduced in the CS5 version - and pack it into just 1 book. This book covers a lot of ground (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat 9, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Fireworks) while keeping it simple enough for "Dummies".I do not hestitate to recommend this book to a beginner, intermediate or to someone with more advanced skills; the Creative Suite 5 Design Premium all-in-one for Dummies is a valuable resource. I will definitely keep this book handy - I plan to use it as a reference guide until I become an expert with the programs. 5/5 Michael B. - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies (Paperback) I couldn't have asked for more out of this book! Since I am a complete beginner in all Adobe creative suite products, I was surprised at the books ability to walk me through the basics as well as teach the new features that are introduced in the CS5 version - and pack it into just 1 book. This book covers a lot of ground (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat 9, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Fireworks) while keeping it simple enough for "Dummies".I do not hestitate to recommend this book to a beginner, intermediate or to someone with more advanced skills; the Creative Suite 5 Design Premium all-in-one for Dummies is a valuable resource. I will definitely keep this book handy - I plan to use it as a reference guide until I become an expert with the programs. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 13, 2010

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  Adobe CS6 Design Standard Mac

  Software (Adobe)
  List Price: $1,299.00
  Price: $1,274.99
  You Save: $24.01 (2%)

  Professional page layout in InDesign-Lay out, preflight, and produce stunning page layouts with intuitive design software that offers precise control over typography and built-in tools for creative effects.

  Distinctive vector graphics in Illustrator-Create top-quality vector artwork for any project, from logos to illustrations for advertising, packaging, signage, and more.

  Video editing in Photoshop-Edit video in Photoshop to include in your digital publishing projects. Quickly combine clips and stills using transitions, audio, and effects, such as pan and zoom.

  Tablet publications in InDesign-Use InDesign to create media-rich publications for iPad and other tablet devices. Add interactive elements such as pan and zoom, slide shows, audio, and video. Upload to Adobe Digital Publishing Suite for distribution.

  Breakthrough image editing in Photoshop-Deliver eye-catching results with the industry standard in digital imaging.

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  Adobe CS6 Design Standard

  Software (Adobe)
  List Price: $1,299.00
  Price: $1,245.00
  You Save: $54.00 (4%)

  Tablet publications in InDesign-Use InDesign to create media-rich publications for iPad and other tablet devices. Add interactive elements such as pan and zoom, slide shows, audio, and video. Upload to Adobe Digital Publishing Suite for distribution.

  Distinctive vector graphics in Illustrator-Create top-quality vector artwork for any project, from logos to illustrations for advertising, packaging, signage, and more.

  Professional page layout in InDesign-Lay out, preflight, and produce stunning page layouts with intuitive design software that offers precise control over typography and built-in tools for creative effects.

  Video editing in Photoshop-Edit video in Photoshop to include in your digital publishing projects. Quickly combine clips and stills using transitions, audio, and effects, such as pan and zoom.

  Breakthrough image editing in Photoshop-Deliver eye-catching results with the industry standard in digital imaging.

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  Adobe CS5.5 Design Standard [Old Version]

  Software (Adobe)
  

  Rating (3 reviews):

  (3.3/5)

  

  Looks like a great product but . . .

  Looks like it would be a great product but never got InDesign to work correctly. About 90% of the features would not work at all (font type & size, colors, inserts, paragraphs, line spacing, bullets, etc.) and the few remaining features only worked intermittently (typing, cutting, pasting). After working with Adobe tech support for several hours without success, they informed me that there are unresolved issues with InDesign and Windows 7 and this was the best they could do until these issues were resolved. I was left with no option but to return the product. Amazon gave me a full refund. If ever they get these issues resolved, I'd like to try it again as it really seems like it would be a great product. 2/5 Karen - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Adobe CS5.5 Design Standard [Old Version] (DVD-ROM) Looks like it would be a great product but never got InDesign to work correctly. About 90% of the features would not work at all (font type & size, colors, inserts, paragraphs, line spacing, bullets, etc.) and the few remaining features only worked intermittently (typing, cutting, pasting). After working with Adobe tech support for several hours without success, they informed me that there are unresolved issues with InDesign and Windows 7 and this was the best they could do until these issues were resolved. I was left with no option but to return the product. Amazon gave me a full refund. If ever they get these issues resolved, I'd like to try it again as it really seems like it would be a great product. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 10, 2012

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  very good

  excellent product for adobe and easy to use for our business. very good customization option are avaliable. would recommend to anybody 4/5 Sathish Elango "Sathish Elango" (Jersey city, NJ, USA) - See all my reviews, August 23, 2011

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  Sonia re Adobe CS 5.5

  So far things seem to be working fine. Only problem is with Photoshop which automatically locks photo images and I can't figure out how to get the layers 4/5 Sonia D. Davidson "Sonia PR" (Jamaica, W.I.) - See all my reviews, September 19, 2011

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  List Price: $1,299.00
  Price: $1,099.99
  You Save: $199.01 (15%)

  Create more engaging eBooks with less need for developers; preview interactive overlays

  Automate routine, multistep PDF tasks more easily in Acrobat X Pro

  Industry-standard tools for producing high-impact print designs and digital publications

  Folio Producer tools in Adobe InDesign; efficient delivery of accessible documents

  Combines the latest versions of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, and more

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  Adobe CS5.5 Design Standard [Mac] [Old Version]

  Software (Adobe)
  

  Rating (4 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Great combination

  I just went back to school for photography and this was an requirement for my degree. I like how Adobe designed the programs to work very well together. I also like the fact that and Photoshop are designed to work hand in hand. You can make adjustments in Lightroom and right click an have it open in photoshop, and it will ask you if you want to use the image with the adjustments or the original. 5/5 Patricia L. Brouillette (Fort Drum, NY United States) - See all my reviews, February 5, 2012

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  In-Design

  Product once learned is a terrific tool. I just wish the technicians who have been "trained" on it to answer and trouble shoot questions and problems, truly understood it themselves. I spent over an hour on the phone with someone (sounded like in India) who was not only hard to understand but if he truly heard my comments, directions and questions we could have solved the problem in 1/4 the time it took. Very frustrating experience! 5/5 Margaret Ann Parker - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Adobe CS5.5 Design Standard [Mac] [Old Version] (DVD-ROM) Product once learned is a terrific tool. I just wish the technicians who have been "trained" on it to answer and trouble shoot questions and problems, truly understood it themselves. I spent over an hour on the phone with someone (sounded like in India) who was not only hard to understand but if he truly heard my comments, directions and questions we could have solved the problem in 1/4 the time it took. Very frustrating experience! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 25, 2011

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  A lot of bad design changes

  I have worked with Adobe CS2 for many years now and when I got a new computer, I was forced to move to CS5.5 due to intel processor compatibility reasons. I have to admit that it was the biggest mistake I have ever made software-wise and consequently hardware-wise as the new computer is worthless for its job. The applications have had most of their flexibility removed, preferences have been removed, and most of the tools and settings are so sloppy as to make the applications thoroughly unusable for people used to the capabilities and precision of the apparently far superior CS2 and CS3. 1/5 Brandon K. - See all my reviews This review is from: Adobe CS5.5 Design Standard [Mac] [Old Version] (DVD-ROM) I have worked with Adobe CS2 for many years now and when I got a new computer, I was forced to move to CS5.5 due to intel processor compatibility reasons. I have to admit that it was the biggest mistake I have ever made software-wise and consequently hardware-wise as the new computer is worthless for its job. The applications have had most of their flexibility removed, preferences have been removed, and most of the tools and settings are so sloppy as to make the applications thoroughly unusable for people used to the capabilities and precision of the apparently far superior CS2 and CS3. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 15, 2011

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  List Price: $1,299.00
  Price: $1,258.36
  You Save: $40.64 (3%)

  Create more engaging eBooks with less need for developers; preview interactive overlays

  Combines the latest versions of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, and more

  Automate routine, multistep PDF tasks more easily in Acrobat X Pro

  Industry-standard tools for producing high-impact print designs and digital publications

  Folio Producer tools in Adobe InDesign; efficient delivery of accessible documents

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  Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium Classroom in a Book

  Book (Adobe Press)
  

  Rating (8 reviews):

  (3.6/5)

  

  Adobe CS5 Design Premium all-in-one Classroom in a Book

  This book contains some information on all of the elements of the Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium software. Unfortunately, it does not contain enough information to really learn any of the software, specifically Illustrator and Photoshop. However, if you are looking for an overview of what is in CS5 software package, it would be worth purchasing. 3/5 Mama G (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium Classroom in a Book (Paperback) This book contains some information on all of the elements of the Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium software. Unfortunately, it does not contain enough information to really learn any of the software, specifically Illustrator and Photoshop. However, if you are looking for an overview of what is in CS5 software package, it would be worth purchasing. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 20, 2011

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  Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium

  I am a designer who has used the Adobe CS3 suite for many years. I bought the CS5 upgrade and ordered this book for a document to refer to. I am really dissapointed with the INDD section of this book which did not include anything on the new interactive web features of INDD CS5. This is really what I needed in a book.Adobe TV has a lot of great video training - but I wanted a written source showing the screens & tools.The Photoshop section is a bit better for the new CS5 features.I'd recommend choosing another book if you're looking for new INDD features. 2/5 daryll michaelis (Mequon, WI, US) - See all my reviews This review is from: Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium Classroom in a Book (Paperback) I am a designer who has used the Adobe CS3 suite for many years. I bought the CS5 upgrade and ordered this book for a document to refer to. I am really dissapointed with the INDD section of this book which did not include anything on the new interactive web features of INDD CS5. This is really what I needed in a book.Adobe TV has a lot of great video training - but I wanted a written source showing the screens & tools.The Photoshop section is a bit better for the new CS5 features.I'd recommend choosing another book if you're looking for new INDD features. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 30, 2010

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  Brilliant

  I started with CS2 and my first Classroom in a Book for that product. I've upgraded to CS5 and so am back for the upgrade book. This will lead you through several projects with seamless integration so you don't feel overwhelmed. Once you have conquered the elemental steps you feel free to improvise and the book is a constant guide so you don't feel lost in technology. 5/5 Michael Burke - See all my reviews, January 20, 2012

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