Reviews

Review: Epson Stylus Photo R1900

Looking for a printer that can output a wide range of print sizes for $500 or less? This review may be your answer. You won’t find another printer that produces glossy output this good for under $2,000!

Review: Canon Digital Rebel XSi

This $799 SLR camera is a very smart upgrade to the Rebel line. So smart, in fact, that it's treading on the heels of the mid-range Canon EOS 40D.

Review: HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Printer

How does this $550 inkjet printer compare to the Epson Stylus Photo R1900 and the HP Photosmart Pro B9180?

Review: Nik Software's Viveza

This plug-in is ideal for anyone who regularly creates complex masks.

Review: Nikon D300

With a stunningly sharp LCD, excellent image quality, and interface improvements, the D300 is a top contender in the mid-range digital SLR market.

Review: Canon EOS 40D

If you're new to the digital SLR market, this camera is a strong contender. If you're upgrading from an SLR that's older or has different features, however, the call isn't so easy to make.

Reviews: Alien Skin Exposure 2.0 and Imagenomic Real Grain

Whether you want to digitally reproduce the look of different film stocks or convert color shots to grayscale, one of these plug-ins may be just what you need.

Review: Canon PowerShot G9

This camera is a great option for photographers who want a point-and-shoot with room to grow. Is it also a worthy alternative for the serious shooter looking for something smaller than an SLR?

Reviews: Font Manager Face-Off

We pit eight Mac and Windows font managers against each other. Who will win the fight?

Review: PhotoTune Software's SkinTune 2.0

If you routinely shoot portraits or photograph in difficult mixed lighting situations, check out this Photoshop plug-in.

Review: Adobe Dreamweaver CS3

Dreamweaver slides easily into Adobe's orbit with a solid upgrade that begins the process of integration with Photoshop, makes using CSS even easier, and puts Web 2.0 features in the reach of any designer.

Review: Adobe Photoshop CS3

There are high-school seniors who have never lived in a world without Photoshop. Does this venerable application still have room for improvement?

Review: Adobe InDesign CS3

Go ahead...make my layout. This new version makes short work of design and production tasks across the board.

Review: Adobe Illustrator CS3

The new Illustrator is faster, flashier, and more colorful, yes. But is it worth the upgrade? Read on to find out.

Review: HP DesignJet Z2100 Printer

This 24" large-format printer is amazingly well-designed and well-constructed. It's also speedy and easy to use. But the true measure of a printer is its output quality. How does the Z2100 compare to its Epson and Canon rivals?

Review: Corel Painter X

With amazing brushes that are more realistic than ever, new composition tools for painters and photographers, and a little man inside the software who paints for you (!), this Painter upgrade is worth the money.

Review: HVC Color Composer

This Photoshop plug-in adds an intuitive color selection tool that will save time and money -- once you grasp its complexity.

Review: HP Photosmart Pro B9180

This surprising printer delivers excellent, long-lasting output for the lowest price in its class.

Review: Five InDesign Plug-Ins

Adobe InDesign has a lot of features, but for some specific tools, you need a plug-in. These five plug-ins, with prices from free to $100, will help you prepare print files, share styles, and more.

Review: Alien Skin Blow Up

Do Photoshop's upsampling tools give you the jaggies? When you need to enlarge images, Blow Up may be the helping hand you've been looking for.