Apple intros V1.1 Aperture RAW image app, cuts price by 40%

[Bob Crabtree]

Apple today announced the launch of a revamped version of its widely-criticised RAW-image editing and management program Aperture.

Version 1.1 - a "universal" program that runs natively on Macs with Intel or PowerPC processors - is claimed to offer "dramatically improved RAW image rendering and a new set of advanced RAW adjustment controls".

It will sell for $299 in the USA - $200 less than the original - and start shipping in three to four weeks, though registered users of V1.0 can download a free update now. As yet, there are no clues about UK retail availability or pricing. However, we'd presume the same timescale and hope that the price, currently £349 (inc VAT) for V1.0, will become £199 or less.

Update April 13, 23:15 - Apple UK's price will be £219 (inc VAT)

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[TheAnimus]

Strange thing about aperture is some people really despise it, but others its the reason they use a mac, each to thier own i guess. I doubt thou this is going to stop the critics, or upset the fans. Still the price is far to steap imo.