I know in the USA it's part of the package.  It's possible that it is different in the UK.  I know another that posted a thread about something similar to this, as he had to pay extra also.  His PC was in the UK.  It could have something to do with licensing, maybe.  I can't really think of any reason why some should get it as part of the deal and others have to pay.

Thanks for all this information.

Is there anyone else in the UK that has purchased an XPS420 that has not had to pay extra for Adobe Elememts Studio more recently  4 Jan 08.

Raven Evo - Did you ask for the software to be included or was the full version just on the machine when it was delivered. I have had to pay £50 for it. I know this is cheaper than in the shops but if others have got it for free then I need to get back to Dell.

Many Thanks

It was sold as part of the package i didnt ask about it spacifically but was aware i was getting it i have looked at the current xps 420 for £999 and the specs are different to what i got back then for starters the price has dropped they have added a monitor and gpu has changed to the 8800gt as opposed the the 8800gtx also the blue ray is read only i belive mine is a burner but havent tested it also the harddrive is only 500gig non raid mine was 1tb raid 0 hope this helps :/

Thanks raven evo,

It's interesting though that this software is still mentioned on the video about the XPS420 on the dell web-site.

I didn't get it with my system and I ordered on the 11 Jan 08. I am sure it was an option that I could have taken for I reckon about £50.

I just looked on the Dell UK site and it looks like only the 2nd most expensive one has it included. I can't see it as an option for the other 3.

Mick