CNET Editor's rating: 8.0 out of 10
Reviewed by
Elsa Wenzel
Review date: 6/25/08
Release date: 6/25/08
The good: Adobe Acrobat 9 wraps video and animation into PDFs; supports geospatial mapping and 3D images; enhances 256-bit encryption; improves form management and redaction; takes Web page snapshots; PDF Portfolios better bundle complex packages; free online tie-ins extend the tools and allow remote collaboration.
The bad: Adobe Acrobat 9 isn't a cinch to master; tech support is pricey; PowerPoint tie-ins and geospatial mapping are only available in Pro Extended.
The bottom line: This update should be worthwhile for security-minded businesses and creative firms. With Acrobat 9, Adobe brings new Web relevance to print-ready PDFs by enabling embedded video and animation. Forms, security, and overall ease of use are also enhanced.
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional,
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise SP1,
Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bits),
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64 bits),
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32/64 bits),
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32/64 bits),
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64 bits),
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 or later
Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bits) - RAM 256 MB - HD 2.13 GB,
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 - RAM 256 MB - HD 2.13 GB,
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32/64 bits) - RAM 256 MB - HD 2.13 GB,
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise SP1 - RAM 256 MB - HD 2.13 GB,
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32/64 bits) - RAM 256 MB - HD 2.13 GB,
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64 bits) - RAM 256 MB - HD 2.13 GB,
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64 bits) - RAM 256 MB - HD 2.13 GB,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition - RAM 256 MB - HD 2.13 GB,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional - RAM 256 MB - HD 2.13 GB,
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 or later - RAM 256 MB - HD 2.13 GB
Manufacturer: Adobe Systems Inc. Specs:
1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 or later, 1.3 GHz, 9, DVD-ROM, XGA monitor, 1.3 GHz, Windows, Internet Explorer 6.0
Manufacturer: Adobe Systems Inc. Specs:
1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 or later, 1.3 GHz, 9, DVD-ROM, XGA monitor, 1.3 GHz, Windows, Internet Explorer 6.0
Manufacturer: Adobe Systems Inc. Specs:
1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 or later, 1.3 GHz, 9, DVD-ROM, XGA monitor, 1.3 GHz, Windows, Internet Explorer 6.0
Dell Mini 9 $299 after $50 off
Show
Hide
Print friendly version
Email to a friend
del.icio.us
