See what MNers think of CEWE PHOTOBOOK– Nikon Digital camera (RRP £169.99) prize draw for testers’ feedback!NOW CLOSED

[MichelleMumsnet]

This thread is for the 250 Mumsnetters who tried the True Matte CEWE PHOTOBOOK.

Here’s what CEWE say, “The CEWE PHOTOBOOK is Europe’s no. 1 photo book and recently was rated the UK’s best. With more sizes and formats to choose from than any other, the CEWE PHOTOBOOK offers a solution for everyone for all occasions.
“With our easy-to-use free software, you can create your very own personal book capturing forever those precious moments. You design the book yourself adding text, maps, clip art and even video alongside your images.

“Just recently we have launched our brand new True Matte CEWE PHOTOBOOK. True Matte is unique in the photo book market and offers a luxurious finish to bring out the very best of your photos.
“Whether you want to chart the early years of your little ones or capture this summer’s fantastic family holiday, there is no better way to display and share your wonderful photographs. We are proud to provide the personal touch with a professional finish, giving you a True Matte CEWE PHOTOBOOK to treasure forever.”

Testers, please provide your feedback by answering the following questions. Feel free to also add any other comments you might have.

Q1. What are your overall impressions of the True Matte CEWE PHOTOBOOK and the process of creating and ordering your photo book?

Q2. What do you think of the software you used to design your CEWE PHOTOBOOK? Did you find it easy to use, or not? If so, why? If not, why not?

Q3. The RRP for the True Matte CEWE PHOTBOOK Large Landscape is from £37.99, do you think that this is good value for money, or not? Do you think you would you purchase a CEWE PHOTOBOOK again? If so, why? If not, why not?

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend CEWE PHOTOBOOK to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?

Q5. Do you prefer the True Matte finish to more conventional finishes, or not? If so, why? If not, why not?

Q6. If you had used another photo book retailer before, how does it compare to CEWE PHOTOBOOK? Would you now switch to the CEWE PHOTOBOOK? If so, why? If not, why not?

Please also remember to complete the short survey we sent to you!

Everyone who adds their feedback will be entered into a prize draw to win a Nikon Coolpix S5300 Digital Camera (RRP £169.99).

Thanks and good luck,
MNHQ

Kew - If you've got an ipjone, I use an app called Lifecake to share pics of my daughter with family and they've just included an update which allows you to make a slideshow with music :)

Q1. What are your overall impressions of the True Matte CEWE PHOTOBOOK and the process of creating and ordering your photo book?

It was a really friendly site and easy to download software. I liked that once downloaded it did not depend on the internet connection. I was able to spend as much time as i needed on my book and save it regularly.

The book is a beautiful quality and was easy to complete and order.

Q2. What do you think of the software you used to design your CEWE PHOTOBOOK? Did you find it easy to use, or not? If so, why? If not, why not?

The software was easy to download and use. It took time to play around and find different options and extras. I originally thought i would use the assistance option but I wanted to make it more personal so created my book by myself. I found that the background options were really great and lots to choose from. I found the clip art a little limited in some sections as i imagine lots of people would use these books for babies, weddings and holidays and they are limited.

Q3. The RRP for the True Matte CEWE PHOTBOOK Large Landscape is from £37.99, do you think that this is good value for money, or not? Do you think you would you purchase a CEWE PHOTOBOOK again? If so, why? If not, why not?

I think it is alot of money to pay out but I suppose it would depend on the person. It is comparible to a large album once photos were printed plus price of an album and the price is complete, delivered and uniquie. I think that it would be nice to create a book per year of memories which would not break the bank. The quality of the page and picture is amazing.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend CEWE PHOTOBOOK to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?

There is only one problem I found. I do not know how to pronounce the name of the book and had to spell it out for people and ask their suggestions. Some one did suggest see-wee.

Apart from this I would definitely recommend this product.

Q5. Do you prefer the True Matte finish to more conventional finishes, or not? If so, why? If not, why not?

I like the true Matte finish and would choose this in furture as the colour really shows and the detail.

Q6. If you had used another photo book retailer before, how does it compare to CEWE PHOTOBOOK? Would you now switch to the CEWE PHOTOBOOK? If so, why? If not, why not?

I have not used photo books before but I am aware that some rely on you being on line and storing your book on the internet store apposed to your home computer. I see pros and cons in this as if i loose my pc i loose my back up however i can build a book at any time on my pc and print later. I would look forward to future offers as I am aware some companys offer significant discounts through out the year.

Thanks Gwen I'll take a look at that.

Do I "know" you from somewhere else...?

Q1. What are your overall impressions of the True Matte CEWE PHOTOBOOK and the process of creating and ordering your photo book?

My overall impressions are that the book is stunning, the process of creating and ordering was so easy and quick!

Q2. What do you think of the software you used to design your CEWE PHOTOBOOK? Did you find it easy to use, or not? If so, why? If not, why not?

The software was extremely easy to use with so many templates and little motifs to add to all your pages.

Q3. The RRP for the True Matte CEWE PHOTBOOK Large Landscape is from £37.99, do you think that this is good value for money, or not? Do you think you would you purchase a CEWE PHOTOBOOK again? If so, why? If not, why not?

The book itself is stunning but I really think that all these books are well over priced and unfortunately not something I would usually consider purchasing.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend CEWE PHOTOBOOK to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?

If friends or family were looking at getting one of these books done then yes i would certainly recommend CEWE PHOTOBOOK and show them my book.

Q5. Do you prefer the True Matte finish to more conventional finishes, or not? If so, why? If not, why not?

Personally I prefer Glossy photos as I find that they seem to look a lot sharper and clearer than other finishes.

Q6. If you had used another photo book retailer before, how does it compare to CEWE PHOTOBOOK? Would you now switch to the CEWE PHOTOBOOK? If so, why? If not, why not?

I’ve never used a photo book retailer before.

Q1. What are your overall impressions of the True Matte CEWE PHOTOBOOK and the process of creating and ordering your photo book?

It's a very nice looking book, once the software finally downloaded it was pretty easy to use.

Q2. What do you think of the software you used to design your CEWE PHOTOBOOK? Did you find it easy to use, or not? If so, why? If not, why not?

It was a bit tricky to download and took ages but it was fairly straight forward when you got going.

Q3. The RRP for the True Matte CEWE PHOTBOOK Large Landscape is from £37.99, do you think that this is good value for money, or not? Do you think you would you purchase a CEWE PHOTOBOOK again? If so, why? If not, why not?

It feels quite expensive but I've never bought one before and so I don't have much to compare it too. Gut feel would be more like £25.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend CEWE PHOTOBOOK to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would say I'd used it and was pleased with the product, as above I don't have basis for comparison.

Q5. Do you prefer the True Matte finish to more conventional finishes, or not? If so, why? If not, why not?

I don't really like the matte finish, feels like it will get grubby but time will tell.

Q6. If you had used another photo book retailer before, how does it compare to CEWE PHOTOBOOK? Would you now switch to the CEWE PHOTOBOOK? If so, why? If not, why not?

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