Anyone know where I can get PhotoShop cheap?

[Phill R]

My daughter needs it for college. I have three other programs but you know the college won't accept anythig else.

 

[Fudged Undies]

Not sure what cheap is but try this: <a href="http://www.journeyed.com/department.asp?DID=adobe&SKW=VPadobe"target=top> JourneEd.com</a>.



Ebay may be another source but it's ebay.

 

[Fer Echegaray]

What version do you need (7, CS)?

There's some online downloads that seem cheap, but I don't know how trustworthy they are:

http://www.markdownsoftware.com/photoshop_8.0.html



And this is a yahoo search result:

<A href="http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Graphics%20%26%20Multimedia:06-Category=acp:06-Category=gsoftware:4168-Brand=Adobe:04-Latest%20Price=55_200:06-Category=ccreativity_application:keyword=photoshop:s=pfrom:r=0:ui=search:query=photoshop;_ylt=AmMdtJW8isWCRYtw7JThZCnJL.EE;_ylu=X3oDMTBrcWpzcTZmBF9zAzgxODY2Njk3BHNlYwNzb3J0?y=s&clink=&view=">Adobe PS</a>

 

[Bill Ellis]

Sometimes college bookstores get student discounts for software.

 

[Jeff C]

Download from Bearshare or one of those programs.

 

[TRACket Paul]

Bill_E nailed it, probably as cheap as it gets, legitimately.

 

[Thomas Rogers]

I suggest OEM version off eBay or somewhere else on the net. You may not get the latest version but it is legit, as long as they include some hardware in the package they send (like a CD-ejector device...aka a paperclip).



Any website that has download only for under $50 is probably not legit. Sites that sell OEM CDs only of older versions for between $50 and $100 probably are legit, but be careful to make sure you are getting exactly what you want (version, feature-wise).



TJR

 

[WXMotorSports DecalsPartsAccs]

Search for student software on the net. Last time I checked 249.00 for the software for the student price.

 

[George C]

I would stay away from ebay and any websites that look like they are selling it too cheap. You aren't going to find a copy for $50 and if someone is selling it for that it is definitely not legit. Your best bet is the college. I think they are now charging $300 for the full version of Adobe Photoshop CS2 which is the newest version. Find out what version the school recommends because some things are different or moved in the new verisons.

George

 

[Snooze]

I say you should wait till she goes to college.. Chances are very high that she will find someone who has a pirated version of it (free). I know its illegal, but thats what college is all about. Sneeking around and getting away with spectacular things You can almost find any program for free when your in college. Its so funny. Good luck.

 

[TomT]

Some colleges also sell students software at a very affordable price. Does she really need the full Photo Shop program? I'm using the Adobe Elements program which is lkind of a Photo Shop Lite. It can be had for less the $70.

 

[Wes Davis]

Photoshop Elements is the best. Has all of the major features anyone could ever need. Only the very advanced professional features have been removed.

 

[Phill R]

Thanks all,

I was in shock when I went to Staples and it was $650. (I won't even mention Best Buy)

After that $289 doesn't sound as bad. I'm going to get her to find out if PS Elements or an older version will do.

:wacko:

And to think, all this time I have been happy with ULead iPhoto Express for myself. It came with my first scanner and I have never found anything easier or more versitile to use. This PS must really be something.

 

[Dindo Perlas]

It's 100 pesos (roughly US$2) here in Manila! :lol:

 

[TRACket Paul]

Phill R, I used that too, a very good program indeed.

 

[Joey Hedrick]

This PS must really be something.

If you ever need anything from a professional graphic designer, just tell them you want it in "ULead iPhoto Express" format. The amount of time they spend laughing is a good indication of how much better Photoshop is.

 

[Tom Schindler]

It's 100 pesos (roughly US$2) here in Manila!

That is what burns my butt about software and medication here in the US. In one couuntry, it is next to free, but here in the USA, we get screwed.



...and then they wonder why people pirate software.





Tom

 

[Thomas Rogers]

>> any engineer worth his salt is making $100-$300/hr



Actually that's kinda high, as most software engineers on products like Adobe Photoshop or Autodesk's Autocad aren't making anything anywhere near $100/hour as most are salaried and that would be a $200K/year job.



Software engineers working on such products aren't paid that much. They are typically salaried, have 3 - 10 years experience and make between $70K and $110K/year, depending on experience and where they live. Sure, there are some high-end leads that might make more, but not much more.



Independent contractors are often paid $100 to $300/hour, but very few of those ever work on products liek Photoshop. Companies like Adobe and Autodesk can't economically hire them, nor do they want to because they often want to retain the expertise in-house.



Still, your point stands...rationalizing software piracy because you think the price is too high is crap. I think Escalades are overpriced, and I sure would want one, but I am not going to buy a stolen one.



TJR

 

[Thomas Rogers]

Sure, there are 150K to 200K salaried software engineers that do hands on architecture and dev but they are few and far between. Those are the upper crust and there aren't that many of them, and they only command those types of salaries in areas of the country where the cost of living is high.



You said "any engineer worth his salt is making $100 to $300/hr", and discussed that in terms of engineers developing software. That averages $200/hr, and $400K/year salaried, and frankly, no-one, not even the upper-crust is making that kind of money working on product software. Not without being part owner, and not unless you consider some options program or something.



As for Tom Knoll, he invented the program, so of course he is rich. But he is one guy, just like Larry Elison and Bill Gates. There are legions of developers that work on the products spawned by individuals and they don't make it big.



Anyone outside of Redmond and Silicon Valley areas making "significantly" over $100K, salaried and in a dev/architecture role should consider themselves doing really well.



My bro is one of those such architects working for Autodesk. I am one of those such design engineers working for a VOD company. Sure, there was a time when I made that kind of money (mid $100K), salaried, but that was several years ago, before the "corrections".



The demand is still good for such highly skilled individuals. But the gold rush is over I am afraid.



Good talking with ya!

 

[Thomas Rogers]

One thing too, Scott, your perception of salaries is no doubt skewed by the COL (cost of living) in CA. You could double my salary and I wouldn't move the CA.



TJR