Get an ssd for $50 clone old one to it with clone zilla and stick to the cheaper laptop.
cs2 can be downloaded and run for free here:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-get-photoshop-for-free/read comments for correct link and guide for instructions.
Only thing to keep in mind is cs2 does not play well with windows 10.
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Cyber Monday would be a better deal
not really unless your going into a store, then is it worth the extra 10-20$ with all that madness
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as a side note being an educator I'm pretty sure she can get a heavy discount on a retail version
might be worth looking into that I believe its 80$ in Canada for a license, so i'd assume 50-60 US
This post was edited by King Atrhur on Nov 3 2016 03:47pm