Broderbund Expands Desktop Publishing With the Print Shop 15 Line

Business Wire, Sept 5, 2002

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2002

Three New Products Take Advantage of Latest Technologies

- New Ways to Create, Share and Print Projects

Broderbund(TM), a leading publisher of home productivity and digital media software today announced the release of The Print Shop(R) 15 line: The Print Shop(R) Deluxe 15, The Print Shop(R) for Broadband 15 and The Print Shop(R) Pro Publisher(TM) Deluxe 15. Utilizing cutting edge technologies, such as advanced photo editing, robust video editing and revolutionary project sharing, users are able to easily create professional-looking projects. In addition to major feature enhancements and a whole new look, The Print Shop line has been extended. It now offers the first desktop publishing software in a version for broadband. Also new, is the expansion of The Print Shop Pro Publisher Deluxe 15 product, which has been designed to target small businesses with a 70% business-related content upgrade.

The Print Shop, best known for its quality and ease of use, has sold more than 17 million units since its introduction in 1984. The Print Shop has always made it easy for users of all levels to create and personalize simple projects such as greeting cards and banners. The Print Shop 15 line offers all of the tools, templates and tutorials to allow users to easily create more sophisticated projects such as family photo albums, business newsletters, personal websites and much more.

"As technology grows, so does The Print Shop. What was once left to the professionals is now easily accessible for consumers," says Joe Roberts, president of Broderbund. "We are very excited about The Print Shop 15 line -- for the first time we are able to offer consumers video editing, the ability to save projects as a PDF file and many more features that make creating print and electronic projects fun and easy."

The Print Shop Deluxe 15

The Print Shop Deluxe 15 is targeted to the home computer user who appreciates the ease with which they can create sophisticated print and electronic projects -- whether it's personalizing a quick start photo greeting card, editing a home video or creating stationary for the home office. The Print Shop Deluxe 15 offers many new, useful features such as:

-- Video Editing - Turn digital home video clips into movie magic with MovieShop(TM) Express. This powerful and easy video editing program lets users add transitions, titles, music and more.

-- Share Projects - New one-click viewer (self executable file) allows users to electronically share projects with friends and family who don't have The Print Shop.

-- Print at a Copy Center - Save projects as a PDF file and deliver to the local digital copy center for picture-perfect printing.

-- Media Manager - Organize photos, video clips, music files, and graphic images in one easy-to-access, fully searchable location. Simply drag and drop files directly into projects.

-- Enhanced Photo Editing - Versatile brush effects to paint away flaws or add an artistic touch. Make subtle adjustments to mid-tones with sophisticated gamma correction tools.

The Print Shop Deluxe 15 has a suggested retail price of $49.99.

The Print Shop Deluxe for Broadband 15

The Print Shop Deluxe for Broadband 15 has all of the art and templates found in The Print Shop Deluxe 15 plus features created specifically for taking advantage of high-speed Internet connections. This version offers flexibility and convenience in downloading all art and templates. Since all of the content resides online, there is no disk swapping. Also included are added project collections such as Patriotic Project Collection, Birthday Project Collection, Special Moments Project Collection and Anniversary Project Collection (available online for a fee for The Print Shop Deluxe 15 users). The Print Shop Deluxe for Broadband 15 has a suggested retail price of $49.99.

The Print Shop Pro Publisher Deluxe 15

Designed with the small business user in mind, The Print Shop Pro Publisher Deluxe 15 offers a robust desktop publishing product with business content. This product has the same features as The Print Shop Deluxe 15 plus customized project types such as 4-page brochures, menus and customizable forms. The Print Shop Pro Publisher Deluxe 15 is available in multi-packs and seat licenses. The Print Shop Pro Publisher Deluxe 15 has a suggested retail price of $99.99.

System Requirements

The Print Shop line requires Windows(R) 98/2000/Me or Windows NT(R) 4 sp6, 200MHz Pentium(R) processor or faster, 64 MB RAM, Windows(R) XP, Pentium(R) II 300MHz processor or faster, 128 MB RAM, Minimum 850 MB hard-disk space (Minimum 820 MB hard-disk space for Pro Publisher Deluxe 15) 4x CD ROM drive or faster, 800x600 display, 16-bit high color (True Color 32 bit recommended), Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or higher, Windows compatible sound card and speakers, works with most popular printers (monochrome and color) supported by Windows, 33.6 kbps modem or faster and Internet service provider account required for Internet access -- The Print Shop for Broadband 15 requires high-speed Internet access (DSL, Cable, T1/T3).