That's true. When it comes to music and movies I prefer to buy the package, but if it's just software you are using I find it makes minimal difference. You can still print off a copy of the warranty and instructions though, can't you?
I was using my friends Adobe Creative Suite 5.5. Package, but I want one of my own to work on, since I don't have to keep going over to her place to use it.
I was thinking of doing the download option, since I have a lot of free time off in the new few weeks, that will give me a lot of time to get my film done. Shipping would take longer and would have less time to work on it around my other jobs after. I could see about doing the download now, but get the physical product after option, but my friend can get me a discount if I download now. Like $500 knocked off since she is a student. I am not sure if I could get both till the Adobe Company gets back to me.