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Graphics/Design winner
Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Standard / Premium
Verdict
Adobe builds on its print strengths to take its rich design mission online. And it has made
Review Date: 29 Sep 2008
Price when reviewed: £8.95105e+14
Overall Rating
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Xara Xtreme 4
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Comparison
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Adobe CS4 Design Standard/Premium
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| Part Code | Xtreme 4 | CS4 Design Standard/Premium | CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 |
| Review Date | 6 May 2008 | 29 Sep 2008 | 22 Jan 2008 |
| Price ex VAT | £45 | £895 | £328 |
| Price inc VAT | £52 | £1,029 | £377 |
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| Software subcategory | Graphics/design software | Graphics/design software | Graphics/design software |
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