Adobe CS3: Worth the wait?

Adobe just dropped the long awaited CS3 bomb. With six different configurations, Macworld is already calling it the “largest release in Adobe’s history.” Of course, the best part is the one million new features that’ll make you feel like a loser newbie all over again.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m thrilled for Intel-native speed improvements and a pretty box. But my cynical imaginary friend, Horatio, tells me to not get too mesmerized by the pretty colors and Flash animations. So, I’ll be cautious and spend the next few days wading through press releases, reviews, and blog posts. No doubt, there’ll be a million blog posts on how butt-ugly or eye-soothing the new box design is.

What do you think so far? Will you upgrade with glee? Or are you dreading another bloated—and expensive—software upgrade?