I love the photo used indicator. When you have a folder with lots of photos, it makes it easy to see which photo you have already used and not duplicate one. I look forward to trying out the blurred photo edges also. I have seen a couple of layouts using it.
I used My Memories Suite 7 to create a calendar for Ashley for Christmas. Not only was it easy to create, but it was cheaper than the ones I used to purchase from SU; the quality was great; and the turn-around time was really good. I ordered it on Dec. 17 knowing that was only a week away from Christmas and chances are, it wouldn't arrive in time. Well, it didn't, but it did arrive the following Monday which really surprised me.
I also made several sets of 6x6 calendars to go in the holders that Sonny makes. Here is my January pages: