The Standard edition does not have the rich media (such as video clips) embedded in the downloadable PDF file. This makes the standard editon file size much smaller than the embedded edition. For the standard edition, we keep the rich media on the internet. When you want to view any rich media, the browser (such as Internet Explorer or Firefox) will appear and display the media. The standard edition also has lower resolution images to keep the file size down.

The Embedded edition has all the rich media (such as animations and video clips) included inside the PDF file, so once it's downloaded you won't experience any delays playing the material. We recommend this eidtion for users with a high-speed internet connection. The embedded edition also has higher quality photos that allow zooming in up to 200% in many cases, which also makes the PDF file larger.

Which edition should you download?

If you're not sure, use the standard edition - especially if you have a Mac or are running Linux.

If you want the best reading experience, however, you should try the embedded edition (especially if you have a PC): the images are zoomable and all media is included in the magazine.