Nero PhotoShow Elite review:1 stars (Lousy Software - Unreliable, Slow, Very Difficult To Use) - I purchased this software because it was associated with SnapFish, a company I've come to trust. That was a big mistake.

1) The software is very sluggish. I have a nearly new PC with a fast processor and 1.5GB RAM and PhotoShow takes up to a minute to perform the most simple function. More complex functions, such as creating a slideshow with a hundred or so photos, takes anywhere from 15 minutes to 45.
2) The user interface is very rudamentary - like the old DOS style interfaces - and is very non-intuitive and difficult to navigate. You have to take several steps to figure out how to perform the most basic functions.
3) The software is unreliable. In the first 3 days I've had to uninstall and reinstall it twice (at Technical Support's direction) to fix problems. Additionally it lost the thumbnails for one of my albums with nearly 250 photos and Technical Support could only offer that I delete it and try to recreate the album. This was half a weekend's worth of work.
4) The funtionality it does have is very basic and common to all software in this category. In addition, half the options lead you to a screen to order products and services from SnapFish. The free version is worth it but the Deluxe version is not worth a dime. I foolishly paid $59.95 for it without checking out the reviews first because of SnapFish's recommendation.5 stars (Serial Number Worked) - I was debating on purchasing this, as 2 people wrote the serial number did't work, but it was only 12.00 after the rebates and nero.com had it for 39.00 to download and another 12.00 for the disk. Took me 3 tries to get the serial number right what I thought was an I was actually a one and it worked fine. Glad I purchased this was a great price with the 2 refunds.1 stars (Rip Off) - I, too, bought this software as a Christmas gift. My friend was never able to install it because the serial number on the CD Sleeve was not accepted. We sent several emails and got absolutely no response. I will never buy another Nero Product! What a waste of $40.00 and a big disappointment for my friend!
Nero PhotoShow Elite Features:
Email e-mail electronic
Music
Computer software (programs)
Office Suite (Suites)
Bundle (Bundles)
Presentation (Presentational)
CD
Share photos and musical slideshows online or burn to CD/VCD
Photo management with easy-to-use editing tools
Capture, organize, and manage photos
Make creative slideshows with soundtracks and special effects
Bring photos to life with editing tools, captions, and clip art

Nero PhotoShow Elite is the CD-ROM version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around 32.99USD.