Need a PDF writer product with good price/quality ratio

[Oliv19]

Hello,

I need a software tool for Windows that works as a PDF printer driver, I mean to stay among the real printers and to create PDF files from what I print to it ( must work with Excel, PowerPoint ).. I tried a few free ones but they all have some nags or annoying limitations, a commercial product would be acceptable as long as is not very expensive ( under $100 )... Any suggestions?

[shwaip]

i use the free version of pdf995 (www.pdf995.com). It does have the nags, but you can buy a version without for $9.95.

edit:

cutepdf is free, no ads/etc:

http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp

[primesuspect]

foxit PDF writer is commercial grade, i know some graphics pros that use it. it's way cheaper than acrobat pro. $35 for a single user.

www.foxitsoftware.com

[Island Dog]

I have used CutePDF many time in professional environments, and was very impressed with it. I recommend it.

[nonstop301]

Adobe Framemaker will offer you the best quality and uses type1 fonts in your printed sheets. You will need a good set of type1 fonts as well or a package of the opentype fonts.

I use Framemaker 7 with its Acrobat Distiller and the results using the type1 fonts are splendid.