Not Quite a New Version
September 15th, 2008 PSP Instructors Posted in Paint Shop Pro | 3 Comments »
September is about the time we can expect a new version of PSP. This year that isn’t quite in the cards, though. I say “not quite” because Corel has just announced the release of Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate. This package includes a somewhat enhanced version of PSPPX2, with some bug fixes, added Vista compatibility, and some additional Picture Frames and Picture Tubes. There are also a few things bundled in: a 2GB flash drive, file recovery software, Corel Painter Essentials 4, and the Background Remover plugin from ImageSkill. I’m particularly interested in the inclusion of Background Remover, a nifty plugin selling for $49 on its own – which is just $11 less than the PSPPX2 Ultimate upgrade price.
I just ordered my copy of PSPPX2 Ultimate a couple days ago. When it comes in, I’ll let you know what I think. In the meantime, if you’re interested in checking out the enhancements in this not-quite-a-new-release, download the trial version and give it a spin.
Lori
October 3rd, 2008 at 1:15 am
Hi Lori,
I had no intention of upgrading to PSPX2, but after this review on the new Ultimate version, based on your recommendation, I’m going to go for it. Thanks for checking it out.
Elaina
October 3rd, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Oh my, Elaina, I wouldn’t call what I posted a “recommendation” exactly. I received my copy recently but haven’t had a chance to play around with it much yet.
Anyone considering PSPPX2 Ultimate should first head over to the Corel site and download the trial version to give it a test run; you can also download a trial version of Painter Essentials while you’re there. And you can find a trial version of Background Remover at the ImageSkill site – http://www.imageskill.com/
Lori
October 5th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Since my paint shop pro is a really old version I just ordered this new one. Hoping I like it…..I’m going to take the class to help me get familiar with it.