PS CS2 Versus PS Elements 4

Any thoughts on PS CS2 versus Elements 4? I am new to post processing and wonder if E4 will do or should I just jump in and get PS and learn how to use it.

I'm not trying to be a pro by any means, just an enthusiastic hobbyist trying to get a few pics to possibly make friends and family say Wow, (need to justify to my wife the $ I've spent on this expensive hobby, diving and UW photography) LOL

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Doug

My experience is that I got a big improvement when I "borrowed" my first copy of Photoshop. Several versions later I have upgraded, expensively, to CS2 and seen another big gain, this time in the speed with which I can process my image files. Bite the bullet (a tried and tested anesthetic technique for painful situations, if only because the patient doesn't make too much noise)!

Tim

B)

Elements 4 is good option for those on a budget.

It come's with the new browser application "Bridge" ( not new for CS11 user's) which is common to other products within the Adobe environment. It has great functionality and is a great application in it's own right.

Why not download a free tryout from ther Adobe website a decide for yourself.