Customer Reviews

Greeting Card Factory Deluxe 4.0 [Old Version]

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I have quite a few greeting card programs- Printmaster (several versions), Printshop, Announcements, American Greetings, and a few others that I can not recall right now.

When I got a new computer last month, I realized that my programs needed to be updated due to printing difficulties, etc. I began to search for the different programs to choose from.

I heard quite a few bad things about Printmaster- the graphics, which I used to love so much, are said to be substandard now. The Victorian and other graphics seem to be missing.

Printshop just never measured up to the old Printmasters.

Announcements was OK, but antiquidated.

Then I found the Greeting Factory Deluxe 4.0. I read some good reviews on it, claiming that most people were happier with it than any other program that they ever had, including the older Printmaster, which had fantastic graphics.

Although I am a graphic designer, I rarely have time to design cards for emergencies, which happen all of the time. I wanted a nice program that made good cards, but I REALLY missed the CUT AND FOLD ENVELOPES that Prinshop and Announcements used to have.

I installed my Greeting Factory Deluxe this weekend and was literally shocked at the wonderful selection of cards, graphics, crafts, electronic greeting cards, projects, stationary, gift tags, and even the ability to make CD's that you can have slide shows on your DVD player with.

The cards are high class, and I especially like that they have a decent Christian selection with great verses and heartfelt sentiments- simple but pleasant.

The absolute clincher for me was discovering many CUT AND FOLD ENVELOPES in the craft section.

So far, I can not recommend this program highly enough. I have the new version of Printmaster coming soon, so I will see for myself how they compare and will add another review to that effect when I get the chance, however, if the reviews of it I have read are accurate, chances are that it will not hold a candle to this one.

I have had a few greeting card programs in the past. I upgraded to xp this winter and needed a new card program for xp. I ordered one (a different brand) and didn't realize there was so few graphics and programs to choose from. A big disapointment. So I read the reviews for Greeting Card Factory Deluxe 4.0 and was impressed with the reviews and decided to order it. It had a 20.00 rebate too. I am sooooo impressed with this program and all you can do and the many different graphics you can choose. You can even create an e card and send it. I know I will enjoy this product very much. It is easy to do too. This product will be used often in my house.

I bought this program because of what the other reviewer said. The graphics are great and it is easy and fun to use. I also have Hallmark, American Greetings, Printmaster, Print Artist and Print Shop, but I think I will be using this program the most. I like to make address labels and it has a way that you can put a different graphic on each label and print the sheet out one time.
Its really a great program.

I am so glad I purchased this program. A manual comes with it which is great since with most programs you have to figure every thing out by yourself. It does a great job burning slide shows to CDs and is a lot simpler then the programs that come with the cd burners. The cards are great and easy to edit. If it wasn't for not having a UPC code, my family would think I have bought all the cards I've made. I will diffidently not buy another Broderbund program again.

I bought this program for my son's birthday. When I got it home and popped it in my CD drive i found that the drive wasn't reading the disc. This was a big problem! I had invitations and a card to make ASAP! I was MAD! I called thier tech line and spoke with a technician. I was angry when I called, but they tech remained calm and helped me out. They got me up and going in a few minutes. As it turns out i just needed a new component for windows. I downloaded the program and i absolutly LOVE it. IT is versitiale (labels, cards, e-cards, ext...) and easy to use.

First, I must say that the greeting cards really are good. There is a great selection and it's nice to be able to preview them - outside and in - before you actually pick a card.

The reasons I dislike this program is that there is no "Search" function available for the graphics. You have to browse them on your own and hope you hit the jackpot for what you're looking for. There are some great graphics but it's very time consuming to have to browse through them all.

Also, there was no way to print just one postcard - you print them all.

The product itself is only fair. There are FAR better greeting card software products on the market, like Hallmarks and American Greetings. This one is clunky, and not professional looking. I bought this as a result of a rebate offer on Amazon to give it a try. BOY was I sorry. Over 10 weeks later and I am STILL waiting for the rebates to be paid, and I have encountered some of the WORST customer service I have ever experienced with Nova Development. No Wonder, turns out they have an F grade with the BBB and are the subject of numerous complaints with the Attorney General's office. My advice: Avoid ANY products by Nova Developement at all costs.

This is the first card software I have purchased and will probably be the last. I can't imagine needing anything more to create these types of projects. The graphics are excellent and the interface is very user friendly. I did have one support question and it was answered quickly and easily with a short phone call. Phone support is of paramount importance when buying software or hardware and though Nova's phone support isn't free, it was quick and effective. It is unlikely most people will need support with this software because it runs so smooth and nice. But it's nice to know it's there. I have developed the habit of sending my wife electronic cards every day and she loves them. They make her day at work a little more pleasant. I really like this software and highly recommend it.

This is a functional greeting card creator. There are some minor issues, not being able to see the inside/back of the cards until you select them and having to figure out how to install the additional clipart is a trick with the poor instructions, but if you know anything about a computer, this software wont' be a problem for you.

I purchased this software believing it would do great. Boy, was I wrong! This program is not worth the money I spent for it. I couldn't get the program to open up my picture files from my computer or from a cd. A window kept popping up that read, "unable to insert selected graphic because it is umrecognized format or is corrupt." They were all jpeg files which this software works with & I know there is nothing wrong with them. Hallmark Card Studio 2005 opened them up just fine! Also, every Greeting Card I opened up, a thing would pop up saying that this font is no longer available & so it is replacing it with another, & so you have to click "yes" to it every time. And, I have to mention that Nova Developments tech support team, did nothing to help. I talked to two different tech support personal who heard my problem, said they would check into it, & call me back, & niether one of them called me back! After three emails & two long distant telephone calls, that also cost me money, I gave up & took the program back to the store I purchased it from & luckily got a refund. Be very careful purchasing this program.