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Xara X review

7.8

Editors' Rating

Very Good

10.0

Members' Rating

Perfect

Typical price:£ 95

Verdict

Inexpensive and very fast, Xara X is a competent and inspirational vector-based design application for experienced print- or Web-based designers... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Extremely fast renderings and redraws
  • Real-time ‘hands-on’ modifications
  • Automatic anti-aliasing for cleaner on-screen images
  • Improved Web page design support
  • Small size and low price.

Cons

  • Several vague help topics
  • Difficult interface for newcomers
  • No spelling checker or thesaurus.

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Member Opinion

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Anonymous

More than enough for anyone but the highest end artist at a fraction of the cost of it's competitors.

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10

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