Aperture 2 arrives


Those taunting bastards at Apple has announced the immediate availability of Aperture 2 with over 100 new features that make it faster, easier to use and more powerful

"Many of the most respected photographers on assignment all over the world trust Aperture to organize, edit and deliver their images," said Rob Schoeben, vice president, applications product marketing. "With its simpler interface and lower price, anyone can take full advantage of Aperture's power."

Aperture 2 is available immediately for $199. Owners of previous versions of Aperture can upgrade to Aperture 2 for $99.

Editor's note: To date, pro photographers have said that both Aperture and Adobe Lightroom fall well short. Many have purchased both and use neither.

Perhaps this release will deliver what photo pros need. The $100 price break is definitely welcome...

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Aperture! Designed for Pro Photographers. New Version 2.0. Just $199.