Elements is probably good enough. I am using it and I am familiar with PaintShop Pro 5-7, so even though I don't know PhotoShop, I am pretty familiar with digital editing. Most programs of that type have tons more menu selections and options than the average person needs. It also means that complete digital editing programs can have the highest learning curve of any type of program out there.
So, if it was me, I'd start with the cheaper program. Elements does the basics and a bit more than the basics sometimes. I've found it just fine for scanning in, doing some basic editing, then printing. It also makes some web page galleries if you want to share stuff on the Net. And it is easy to pick up. Low learning curve. However, I found even it a memory hog (where PaintShop Pro 7 is not). So I added 128 (I think it was) and now it is fine. Screen redraws took too long. I'd suggest trying it out first without new memory and seeing how you do. I also added in the Kodak dust remover plug-in. Had to lie and say I had a Kodak camera -- you can get it free online. I really, really like it. Sorry, don't have the URL handy, but it's a nice plug-in. Have fun. That's the main thing. And they even have Elements for Dummy type books if you get stuck. Marnie aka Doe HTH.
