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| Nova Art Explosion 800,000 Clip Art | 
 enlarge | From: Nova Development US
Category: Software
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $79.70
You Save: $20.29 (20%)
New (21) Used (2) from $53.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 218
Format: Dvd-rom
Platforms: Windows Nt, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows Xp, Windows 95
Media: DVD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.9 x 2.2
MPN: ARW
Model: ARW
UPC: 020356484880
EAN: 0727298401776
ASIN: B0001XWNSS
Release Date: March 31, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great value for money June 29, 2006
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
With individual images from a photo library costing about as much as this whole collection, it's great value. I'm a beginner in the design business, and was encouraged by Robin Williams' design books to acquire resources. Art Explosion is certainly a great way to go. The large collection of fonts was an unexpected bonus.
Only last night my son was looking for photos of fruit for a project he's working on, and Art Explosion came up with hundreds. I'm working images into various items that I write and the huge variety means I can find something to match the other elements.
I did have a problem initially with a mislabelled disk. However an email to customer support and a replacement is on the way. A better search would be nice but I'm aware of the enormous task of tagging a collection this big, with no doubt a huge increase in cost. As it is I browse it with an ordinary file browser (which I actually find easier than the inbuilt catalogues) or search with a desktop search engine. Overall it's a great product.
 CD version or DVD edition? May 10, 2006
21 out of 23 found this review helpful
I had access to the CD version of this product that came with the Image Library Catalog in the box. I liked using it and although there was a lot of CD disc-trading with 34 discs, it worked well for me. I could usually go to the disc I wanted on the first attempt.
Later, I wanted to add this collection to my home office and went back to the same store where the original version was bought. They had sent back all the CD editions where the image catalog was included in the box and replaced them with the DVD edition that is only 5 discs and you have to send off for the catalog for the low low price of shipping ($4.95). Whenever I go to use the DVD's, I have to wait a long time for the dics to load into memory and almost forever if I request the thumbnail versions to come up in the browser.
I would rather switch discs any day then spend my time staring at the monitor while waiting for the computer to load my information. The store involved is happy because they are using less box space on the shelf (or so the stock personnel said). I am unhappy at having to send off for the manual that says it's included on the box but isn't, the extra money for the shipping, and the awkwardness to use this 'upgraded' product.
good vector collection March 13, 2006
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
Good for those looking for a vector collection. Not so good for those looking for photo clip art, as photos are "high-res" at 200 DPI. I suppose the photos are useful to an extent, but the usefulness is limited by size. I was looking for vector art, so I am satisfied.
A+ March 3, 2006
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
My experience with this software as well as the company has been extremely positive. I ordered this program a little over a month ago. When I first received it from Amazon, I was amazed at the shear size of the program. It has a HUGE 1,300 page book with all the images and categories for easy reference. It also comes with 34 CDs that are loaded with images. This software is truly the largest set of art I have ever seen!
Dealing with Nova Development is as easy to use as their software! When I first opened the box I was a little overwhelmed with the whole thing, so I called tech support. I may have waited a whole 20 seconds before I began speaking with a technician. They walked me through the install and how to use the clip art. They were professional and courteous.
This software gets an A+ in my book!.
 Buyer's Remorse! February 10, 2006
8 out of 16 found this review helpful
Talk about junk! No search capability, mislabeled cds, some cds won't run - in short, YUK!
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