November 22, 2008 6:00 AM PST
Here's our weekly roundup of the new products CNET reviewers liked best.
Adobe Flash CS4 Professional
Editors' rating: 4
The good: Flash CS4 lets users create animation in fewer steps; new 3D Rotation and Bones tools; Motion Editor; Motion presets; faster rendering; Adobe AIR support; new XFL format isn't saved by default; practical interface adjustments.
The bad: Longtime users may dislike Flash CS4's radical changes; new tools can be clumsy; steep price.
The bottom line: Flash becomes friendlier and more fun to explore as CS4 introduces a faster approach to animation, making this a worthwhile upgrade for both beginners and seasoned programmers.
Read CNET's full review
Price range: $410.00 - $744.91
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