CNET Editors' review
The new version of this indispensable product doesn't introduce revolutionary changes, but it doesn't have to. As the low-end PDF reader, it simply keeps up with Acrobat Professional and Standard. This release adds the ability to play back embedded multimedia files in MP3, QuickTime, Macromedia Flash, Real, and Windows Media formats, as well as to submit Adobe PDF forms. It also replaces some of the icons in the default interface with optional, dockable toolbars. You might as well install this now before a Web site you visit prompts you to download it, because you'll need it.
Publisher's Description
From Adobe Systems:
Acrobat Reader lets you read and print from any system any document created as an Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file, with its original appearance preserved. PDF files are compact and can be shared, viewed, navigated, and printed exactly as the author intended by anyone with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
What's new in this version: The Adobe Reader 6.0.2 update addresses multiple known issues in Adobe Reader 6.0, including support for forms that use Adobe's XML forms architecture, creation of barcode-enabled forms, and a security update. For more information, see the technical document describing the 6.0.2 update in the Support Knowledgebase.
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"RUN!!! Don't BOTHER!"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.1.2
Pros
there ARE NONE
Cons
doesn't open, freezes computers
Summary
EVERY time I try to open a PDF it slows computer and NEVER opens a file EVER! and eventually freezes your computer to where you have to push button to shut off or unplug your computer.
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"Doesn't work at all"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.1.2
Pros
none at all
Cons
Would not open any PDF's, kept stalling out at 57% and wouldn't work at all in FF. Switched to Foxit
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"unable to open pdfs"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.1.2
Pros
none unable to open
Cons
unable to open pdf files get a message unable to draw and a black screen
Summary
needs a desperate repair
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"Corrupted File- does not open PDFs"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.1.2
Pros
None. Programs doesn't work.
Cons
All. Will not open PDF files. Notifies of corrupted file and then closes after 15 seconds.
Summary
What the hell CNET? Read these reviews, something is up with this download!
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"Use it everyday at work and it is awful."
Version: Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.1.1
Pros
Nice new layout, looks really smart. That's it on the Pros.
Cons
First of all, I need it to print A3 drawings so sometimes I need to zoom in and a print a small section rather large. Now I can't I can either have the whole drawing or a small box from bang in the middle. Also when I scan any document in I open it as a .pdf and then save it, but now because of "adobe **** X" I have to save it twice because the first time I get a box pop up every time saying "Access Denied". Also other people at work are having problems with it closeing when they go to print.
Summary
Overall don't bother updating it, I am using the only computer at work now that hasn't been updated. DON'T DOWNLOAD.!
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"Painfully slow. Nonfunctional on case-sensitive HFS+"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.1.1
Pros
The only good thing about Acrobat X is its annotation functionality. Unfortunately, in version X, that functionality is so slow in practical use so as to largely invalidate its mention as a pro. Acrobat 8 was much, much faster, but unfortunately was more crash-prone. For example, it reliably crashed if you set it to hide "done" comments, then clicked the "done" checkbox while the insertion point was still inside that comment. Unfortunately, it looks like they fixed that crash by making it so the content no longer disappears when you click "done". Thus, Acrobat X is a pretty serious step backwards in terms of overall usability for my purposes.
Cons
The annotation functionality was completely nonfunctional on my machine as built because, much as with their flagship Photoshop product, Adobe can't be bothered to actually test their software on computers with case-sensitive boot volumes. Until they fix this mess, you can get it working by issuing the following commands:
cd "/Applications/Adobe Reader.app/Contents/Built-in"
ln -s WebLink.acroplugin Weblink.acroplugin
cd "/Applications/Adobe Reader.app/Contents/MacOS/Preferences/"
ln -s FeatureLockDown FeatureLockdown
That said, if you have a choice, I'd suggest downgrading to an earlier version instead. Better yet, use a different PDF reader. -
"bad display of pdf file"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.1.1
Pros
Piece of crap
Cons
it opens file like it is written 1000yrs ago. Text is not cleat at all. Try opening same file in adobe reader and other good pdf reader, u can easily see the difference.
Worst pdf reader of the day.
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"just a good one"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.1.1
Pros
i think you will need this software,it is free,and it has fast speed,quick installation,it doesn't contain too much memory,it is good as a whole
Cons
nothing i dislike at all,
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"I have been trying to open a PDF document for 50 mts"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.1.1
Pros
None which I can share.
Cons
I am frustrated with this. I am in the look out for an alternative. Can anybody please suggest a good one. PLEASE!!!
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"Great product"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.1.1
Pros
I like the highlighter feature as well as the ability to echosign.
Cons
Haven't found anything wrong yet!
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