Upgrade Question

[Jim Scott]

I believe that Adobe has cross-platform upgrades, but you should contact them directly and get the details from them.

As far as preferring PC over Mac, I doubt there is anyone who can help you with that. It was probably caused by a genetic defect or exposure to toxic chemicals. 😉

[Aaron Cadieux]

Yeah, Batman actually dropped me into a vat of chemicals when I was trying to clean out Axis Chemicals.

[Jim Scott]

Damn that masked crusader.

[Jeff Pulera]

Hi Aaron,

With CS6, Adobe has switched all upgrades to ELECTRONIC ONLY – you cannot purchase an upgrade in a box. The upside to this is that electronic (download) versions come with BOTH PC and MAC license codes! Therefore you are covered for the cross-grade situation.

Note that while you can’t purchase a boxed upgrade, you can optionally buy the “Install Media” discs for about $25. These are standard install discs, except they are not serial numbered – just plug in YOUR CS6 license key to activate. Be sure to specify Mac or PC for the install media, as the discs are platform-specific.

Thanks

Jeff Pulera
Safe Harbor Computers

[Steven L. gotz]

I believe that paying $50 per month for darn near every product that Adobe has is a great deal ($30 per month for the first year for previous version owners).

Your company might really like paying by the month instead of paying for the upgrade in a big chunk. And you can promise that you will never ever need to lay out big bucks for Adobe software every again.

And, you will also get Lightroom and Muse.

I am a big believer in the Creative Cloud (except for the name because it isn’t really cloud based at all. Not really.)

Steven

https://www.stevengotz.com

[Tom Daigon]

I think the Cloud is a big scam. Of course I also think leasing cars is a scam. 😀 I prefer not to continuously pay for something when I can buy it once and be done with it.

Tom Daigon
PrP / After Effects Editor
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[Steven L. gotz]

Tom,

It depends on your upgrading habits, how close to the bleeding edge your cameras usually are when you buy a new one, how much money you can spend initially, and the programs you will actually use out of the collection.

For me, I had to get out the calculator, and the dates of all of the previous upgrades. I had to decide if I really needed the Master Collection – which changes the numbers considerably.

One of the reasons to buy a Suite has been eliminated. Dynamic Link works if you just have Premiere Pro and After Effects.

In any case, if the calculator says it makes sense, it is hard to argue. And in the case of many companies lately, they would rather spend a small per month fee than put out thousands up front.

Each person has different issues that must be taken into account.

Steven

https://www.stevengotz.com

[Tom Daigon]

Of course , everyone has their own unique needs. I can appreciate that.
It just doesn’t work for me 😀

Tom Daigon
PrP / After Effects Editor
http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRIg6h-LIm0
HP Z820 Dual 2687
64GB ram
Dulce DQg2 16TB raid

[Norman Greenwood]

Personally, I like paying off everything in one go. I’m the guy who has never once used a credit card or written a check (just debit cards for me). However, I do understand the need to pay certain things off gradually when needed.

I’m not sure if it would be cheaper, but since Amazon sells CS6, you could get an Amazon Store Card and pay that off monthly.