Not really. If you do pro graphics, you'll think Photoshop is downright cheap, especially since a mistake due to poor separations or color management (two things Photoshop is excellent at) will cost you more than Photoshop did.
Also, if you've been used to using Quark XPress, you'll love the deal you get on InDesign.
agreed. But for the "starving college student" or someone just looking to get into a given field, their products can be cost prohibitive. I have used Sonic/Sony Vegas Video, and Pinnacle Studio in my own production endevors due to the cost involved with Premiere. I have noticed that the more feature Rich Vegas video becomes, the higher they jack the price up. As long as I keep teaching the class on Premiere, and it keeps getting me free software, I'm not one much to complain.