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 Vista Business,
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional,
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise,
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic,
Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP1,
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium,
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1,
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise SP1,
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1,
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition,
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later,
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 or later
Software Requirements
Internet Explorer 6.0
Min Processor Type
1.3 GHz
Peripheral / Interface Devices
DVD-ROM,
XGA monitor
System Requirements Details
Microsoft Windows Vista / XP - RAM 512 MB - HD 2.35 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
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