YES.

Really, though, it depends... I try to get as much as possible right in camera so I don't need $$ software to process the images. That said, I find some of the automating features of Photoshop and later versions of Elements to be very useful.

I've never used Elements myself.. Most of us use CS1/2/3 and Lightroom..

I personally use CS1 and love it... I pretty much can adjust anything with it that I'll ever need.... and add just about any kind of effect to my pics.

I haven't used Lightroom either but someone posted up that it has no more features than PS

Elements 4 and up is a great tool, can cover all your basic PP needs and not over complicate things.

Originally Posted by component

I'll give the Elements 6.0 trial a go, thanks.

I just ordered it!

Originally Posted by billd92

I just ordered it!

I'm already frustrated with it! I don't remember if I have taken my frustration meds! I don't remember if I have taken my memory meds aaahhh!!!

So, (hijack, sorry!) what about CS3, I found this link...
http://www.softwareking.com/AICS3-p-illustrator.html
any thoughts?

If your frustrated with Elements, CS2/ CS3 is a whole new ball game in terms of confusion and frustration.