Photoshop CS4 FAQs
By Matt Kloskowski
How much will Photoshop CS4 cost?
Well, there’s a few prices depending on which version you get and whether it’s an upgrade or the full version. Here’s the list:
Photoshop CS4 Upgrade – $199
Photoshop CS4 Extended Upgrade – $349
Photoshop CS4 Full – $699
Photoshop CS4 Extended Full – $999
What’s the main difference between the Extended version of Photoshop CS4 and the standard version?
The main differences between the two are the extended version had some really neat features for video and 3D professionals in it. However, don’t let the word professional throw you off. For me, if you’re somewhat into those features (say a graphic designer) I think those features can be huge because they make working in that field a lot easier. There’s also an Analysis menu in the extended edition that is geared primarily toward medical and scientific professions so if you fall into that category you’ll probably want to grab the extended version as well.
So does that mean that if I’m a photographer only, I shouldn’t get extended?
I see you’re trying your best to get me in trouble here 
Personally, if I were just using Photoshop to edit my photos I’d probably skip the extended version. If you use Photoshop for graphic design, special effects, or illustration in any way though, I’d get extended in a heartbeat. Basically, if you find 3D or video of any interest, then go ahead and grab the extended version. Cost-wise, it’s not that much more then the standard version, and if you use it once on a job then you’ll have paid for it.
When will Photoshop CS4 actually ship?
Adobe generally announces an upgrade and, from past experiences, they’ll starting shipping within a month or so after the announcement. If that holds try, CS4 should ship by around the 3rd week of October.
Where do I get support for Photoshop CS4?
For product upgrade and pricing info you’ll have to contact Adobe. If you’re a NAPP member with technical questions, you’ve got a few options. First there’s the NAPP member forums that you can get to once you log into the NAPP members website. There’s also the NAPP Help Desk that all NAPP members have 24 hour access to. If you’re not a NAPP member then you may want to give the Adobe forums a try.
You keep referring to the company name Adobe. Arent you guys Adobe?
Nope. We are not Adobe. Weird question I know but you won’t believe how many people ask us. So, since were not Adobe, we dont make Photoshop or any of the other cool products they make. Kelby Media Group is a training company that provides training on the software that photographers and other graphics professionals use.