mainshipper Loc: Hernando, Florida

Does it work if you are in a cabin in the woods away from the internet?

Canikon Guy Loc: Baltimore, MD

If I was a professional using the software every day for business it is not a bad deal, probably could use the lease / rental cost as a tax write off.

I use PhotoShop and Lightroom couple times a month, sometimes more, sometimes less.

I'm going to opt out on PS. I will use Lightroom as long I don't have to rent it.

Problem with Corel, it is PC only at this time. I have it on my PC, I find X4 a bit a pain in the A$$ to use especially in RAW.

I am a MAC user, I guess Aperture will be my go to photo software.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Yes. They have requirements for getting online every so often to validate the copy you're using and get the updates.

charryl Loc: New Mexico, USA

You just experienced targeted marketing. The ad for me was for asset management software.

charryl Loc: New Mexico, USA

Thank you, Cap. A voice of reason.

TreeSpring

In answer to artBob, yes, the program works away from the internet, for extended periods, as long as the program can connect to the internet once a month to check the subscription. The programs are stored on your machine, not on the cloud, so once the subscription is verified, you can use the program for 30 days.

chuckr6767 Loc: Montana

I recently took on a new gig which requires In Design...instead of paying hundreds up front I simply "rent" it for $19.99/month invoice the client for same and life goes on...seems to me a good deal for all parties. Should Adobe suddenly raise the tariff we'll either renegotiate said contract or...over and out...Chuck

Brian in Whitby Loc: Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Goodbye Adobe :-(
Hello Corel :-)

TreeSpring

I have been using the subscription-based model for over a year, now, and have found it to be an enjoyable experience (not always the case with Adobe, in my past experience). I originally had a student discount, at $30/month for the whole suite, but when I renewed, I no longer was a student. Adobe still kept my payment the same, since I was a renewal. Compared to a purchase of the suite, even at discounted student rates, this is a bargain. Every time an update to any program I use is made, I can download the update, and have the newest version. I don't have to wait for the next box purchase be available. If purchased at regular rate, the suite is about $2600? And comes out every 2 years or so, on average? That is $110/month estimated? And $50/month seems to much, when you don't have to give any long-term commitment? I applaud Adobe for, in my view, making it more practical and affordable for me to learn the whole suite, not just Photoshop. And, by the way, the suite does include Lightroom, which wasn't originally the case. I like Corel, but I don't see them making their program more affordable -- instead, every survey I receive from them asks "how much more would you be willing to pay, for this? or this?"
(By the way, one other nice feature of the Creative Cloud version, is that I can have a version on my desktop PC, and on my Mac in the family room, and I don't pay anything extra. Not like when I would have had to purchase a separate boxed version.) So, yes, complain that a "gun is to your head," and go to Corel. I am sure you will get better deals there! ;)

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I hate questions like that. It's like the dentist asking, "Does this hurt? How about now?"

megbend Loc: Australia

:thumbup: Put that way it is just a rip off. I would never even consider renting.

oldtool2 Loc: South Jersey

jerry,

I agree, LR and Elements do everything I need to do in PP. I have never seen any reason to use CS, it is too expensive for me. Then again, I am not a professional.

If I were I might look at it closer but still not sure I could justify the cost.

Jim D

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

I use CS5 extended and I will get the upgrade to CS6 ext. while it is still available (the boxed version) and I guess that will be it. I will not subscribe!

mainshipper Loc: Hernando, Florida

Look at it another way. Adobe will have a steady income stream with this model and should understand that jacking up a price for no reason might impact that stream. Adobe is a great company that make great software and is just not out to "screw" people. This model also goes a long way towards putting a dent in the software piracy issue that plagues them as well as many software companies.

mainshipper Loc: Hernando, Florida

Does the subscription also cover using on two computers (one at home and one on the road) like their current licensing does?