CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 A Combination Of CorelDRAW And Photo-Paint

The CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 is a value leader, providing capable, professional tools for just about any graphics task. The Graphics Suite includes CorelDRAW for vector-based drawing and page layout, and PHOTO-PAINT for image editing and photo retouching. Several supporting helpers also come in the box. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 is more than likely the best version we have seen so far. Even for users just coming from "version 12", there are a number of cool new features and upgrades that will make your choice upgrading a worthwhile investment. For the people who are using the older versions, taking that next step up to X3 is an absolute given.

Here are some pros and cons to the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3:

Pros

• It is of extreme value for the price that is paid.
• CorelDRAW and PHOTO-PAINT have both undergone some changes and improvements in version X3.
• Interactive tools will allow you to control your options in your workspace, without the big bothersome dialog boxes.
• Impressive import and export file formatting compatibility, it has support for over 100 formats.
• Corel has made progress on its stability, performance, speed and ease of use in this version.
• Integrated applications will meet a variety of graphics needs.

• Font Navigator and CorelCAPTURE are becoming outdated--neither have been updated recently.
• The CorelDRAW Suite has always been a bit weak in the Web graphics department.
• Often snubbed by some design professionals and service bureaus (printing services).
• For Windows 2000/XP only--Macintosh and Windows 98/Me are no longer supported.
• Flash animation tool Corel R.A.V.E. has been dropped from the suite.