Should I upgrade to iPhoto 8?

I am presently using version 5 and it seems adequate. If anyone has the time I would appreciate hearing what the advantages of 8 are.
Many thanks,
Richard

Richard:
The advantages of iPhoto 08 are much better editing tools and much easier to recover from library problems and regain the library's organization. iPhoto 5 has a very convoluted folder system which is neigh on impossible to use in one has to start over with a new library and import the original, full sized image files from the old one. Just go to http://www.apple.com/ilife/tutorials/index.html and check out the tutorials. I'm sure you'll see the many improvements over iPhoto 5.
However, if V5 is doing everything you want the way you want then stay with it. I upgraded primarily for iDVD 7 as I use it a lot and it's so much better than previous versions.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 08 libraries, Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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Only you can decide
There are several threads on this forum already about the limits of online reviews, especially on store and forum sites. An example might be your statement that "it doesn't handle video files". In fact, iPhoot 11 handles more video formats the any earlier version.
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