Can I Get a Hallelujah?

[rogerhoward at rogerroger.org]

On Dec 14, 2006, at 3:37 PM, Scott Stevenson wrote:

> Photoshop CS3 beta tomorrow. It runs natively on processors by a  
> company called "Intel".
>
> <http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/pressreleases/ 
> 200612/121406Photoshop.html>

And can I be the first one to say how much it rocks? :)

Other than a few open bugs which will certainly be fixed before  
release, this is a great new version. A few high points:

- Intel native. Yeah, obviously, but seriously this rocks. I have a  
feeling if it wasn't for the ram differential (I work with large, no  
huge, files), my little Macbook would keep pace with my G5 easily.
- New UI makes for a FAR better experience on portables - dockable  
palettes (I forget Adobe's new term for these) are just great. Also  
works great on machines with huge desktops.
- Smart Objects just keep getting better
- Bridge CS3 is a huge leap forward. The loupe (when it works - still  
buggy) is much needed
- the whole Bridge layout is fully configurable, and savable in  
workspaces.
- ACR4 is taking on new options from Lightroom
- Bridge is generally much faster
- Darker window backdrop is much welcomed, and will be even better  
once they get rid of the Aqua remnants
- Aperture-like tiling of multiple (selected) images in the preview  
panel is great

Amen brotha!