MGI PhotoSuite 4.0 Platinum 2-Disc Set w/ Manual

MGI PHOTOSUITE 4.0 PLATINUM 2-DISC SET W/ MANUAL

Inexpensive and fun, MGI's PhotoSUITE 4.0 Platinum Edition has features that make it fun for the whole family. An easy and delightful application for creating calendars, collages, and for sharing digital photos over the Web, this application is a great introduction to the world of digital photos. Featuring a unique interface, PhotoSUITE is built around the idea of photo albums. If you already have a folder full of digital photos on your hard drive, you are ready to start creating your first album. For those of you with a stack of photos just waiting to be scanned that aren't in digital form, PhotoSUITE helps out by featuring TWAIN scanner support. PhotoSUITE will access the scanner or TWAIN-compliant digital camera and place the photos right into a folder and create a photo album.

Once the album is created, the stage is set for more creative projects. Photos are selected from an album and can be used in a variety of ways: slide shows, calendars, magazine covers--PhotoSUITE includes a wide variety of templates for many kinds of projects, with more available from their Web site.

A promising feature of the Platinum Edition is the PhotoTapestry function. This feature lets you select a photo of your own and build a mosaic from it, with each tile drawn from a collection of photos on the PhotoSUITE CD. While this feature is fun, it's disappointing to discover that you can't use your own collection of photos to build such a mosaic. However, it is possible to use one personal photo, making a sort of game out of finding the picture of your own baby amid a grid of 500 tiny tiles.

A wide variety of effects and editing functions are included, with some tools for automatically adjusting flash red-eye and removing dust and scratches. The usual array of painterly effects is also present. Web-specific functions include the ability to e-mail your photos, send them to Kodak's PhotoNet OnLine network. You can also create a Web page based on their templates, including thumbnails.

PhotoSUITE is great at what it does--it's user friendly, fun, easy to use and it includes clearly written documentation. Do take note that this software is not a professional editing and graphics program--the way something like Adobe Photoshop is--so don't set your sights too high. However, it is a solid introductory application for anyone looking to start playing with digital photos.

Capture and manipulate photos from a scanner, digital camera, CD-ROM, or the Internet

Crop photos, adjust color, remove red eye, and more

Manipulate photos with special-effects tools such as warp, ripple, sepia, and moonlight

E-mail photos and multimedia slide shows with 1-click e-mail

Create panoramas by stitching together up to 48 photos

For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']

WHAT YOU GET:

This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.

IMAGES:

All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.

COMPATIBILITY:

Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.

PLATFORM:

Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.

64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.

Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.

MEDIA FORMAT:

Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:

Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.

Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.

Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.

SHIPPING:

We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.

International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.