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Kelv2888
3rd of May 2005 (Tue), 17:19
This is probably a noob question but....
Can I upgrade my 2.0 that was included with my 20d to the 3.0 version for free?
Or do I just need to buy it?
Thanks
tim
3rd of May 2005 (Tue), 17:21
You need to pay for the upgrade. There's a thread around that will tell you about how to upgrade to Photoshop CS2 for $300.
Kelv2888
3rd of May 2005 (Tue), 17:22
What if all I want is elements 3.0?
KenW
3rd of May 2005 (Tue), 17:25
You have to buy it. If you have registered it you can get a good deal on the full PS CS2 for $299. here.

http://store.adobe.com/store/products/master.jhtml?id=catCanon

It is a good value, and is better than a student or education version, more features.

Ken
Titus213
3rd of May 2005 (Tue), 18:15
Last I checked Costco was selling Elements 3.0 for about $80. And I understand it is a major improvement over 2.0 which was pretty good.
Hellashot
3rd of May 2005 (Tue), 18:19
Even if they are still offering the upgrade rebate price from v2 to v3, it is not valid for OEM owners of Photoshop Elements which is the type you get when it comes with a product. You would have to buy the retail version in order to be qualified for the rebate. So go buy the full version of v3 for $80 at Walmart.
Maxima
3rd of May 2005 (Tue), 18:46
This is probably a noob question but....
Can I upgrade my 2.0 that was included with my 20d to the 3.0 version for free?
Or do I just need to buy it?
Thanks

Don't we all wish! Unfortunately you'll need to buy it! Best Buy has it on sale this week for 79.99, of course it'll be cheaper online. Good luck!
rfreschner
3rd of May 2005 (Tue), 18:50
What if all I want is elements 3.0?

I don't believe the upgrade is available any more - it isn't up on Adobe's site. Shop around though and you can get PSE3 for a decent price. It's a very good product - head and shoulders above PSE2.

If you decide that you really want the added capabilities of PSCS2, you've got until November to take advantage of the $299 upgrade.
cyclone
3rd of May 2005 (Tue), 19:00
If you have elements 2.0, I think you can still get a $20 rebate towards 3.0. All you need from the previous version is the name (i.e. Elements 2.0) and the serial number (or copy of the CD). It doesn't say anything about OEM versus full package. It expires April 30th.

Cyclone
rfreschner
3rd of May 2005 (Tue), 19:16
It expires April 30th.
Cyclone

Unless you're talking about 2006.......... it's May 3rd. :D
cyclone
3rd of May 2005 (Tue), 19:47
OK, I just realized what date it is :o


They may have another rebate. These things seem to be perpetual.
mrclark321
3rd of May 2005 (Tue), 19:53
Be carefull buying online, I finally received mine in the mail today. The guy was so unorganized it was unbeleivable! Was suposed to be sealed in box and was not!
I paid $54.00 US and have no instructions!!

Dan
Don't we all wish! Unfortunately you'll need to buy it! Best Buy has it on sale this week for 79.99, of course it'll be cheaper online. Good luck!
Hellashot
4th of May 2005 (Wed), 18:10
If you have elements 2.0, I think you can still get a $20 rebate towards 3.0. All you need from the previous version is the name (i.e. Elements 2.0) and the serial number (or copy of the CD). It doesn't say anything about OEM versus full package. It expires April 30th.

Cyclone

When PSE 3 came out in stores, the rebate on the cover specifically said it had to be an upgrade from a full retail version, OEM did not count.