I also use both. LR is my go-to program for fixing lighting and colors and small touch ups. I find that E8 is useful when more drastic measures are in order.
well just bought lightroom3 brand new at ebay for 99dlls an thanks to my sister who attends texas university at austin(go longhorns) was able to get me cs5 extended for 199 dlls :hug:: students get a big discount