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  <body>I just bought a new iMac and need some new photo software to go with it. I'm familiar with using Photoshop, but i'm wondering if users here have made the switch to Aperture and liked it better, and why. I know using Apple software (I edit video) with an Apple computer is always a plus, but I'm not sure if there are tradeoffs. Willing to try/learn something new... Should I buy the latest Aperture or PS? And if I buy the new Aperture, is there any need for Photo Mechanic? 

Thanks,
Craig</body>
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  <title>Aperture 2.0 Or Photoshop CS3?</title>
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