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Re: The $99 PT 9 Crossgrade for new LE hardware purchased after October 4th
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"We will be sure to post any changes here immediately". Not to split hairs about this (and I know the statements I made) BUT.. I hope this isn't a case of Avid seeing who says screw it, I just bought a system or upgraded and I'm not (or can't) pay more for PT9? Or, let's just see how many people do "pony up" and just pay the said cost regardless of any statements made. That said, are we anticipating a "change" here or is this set in stone? I'll pay if that's the case (PT9's a good deal), but some people need to plan very carefully what their next financial purchase is (and/or if it involves more Avid products or not). Thanks Tony for clearing this up (probably not your fault) but I guess I'm not really sure why the "changes" wording had to be included. I just care about the little guy that maybe has less cash in his pocket. Take care, Len |
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Re: The $99 PT 9 Crossgrade for new LE hardware purchased after October 4th
If you do, I hope it's retrospective
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Re: The $99 PT 9 Crossgrade for new LE hardware purchased after October 4th
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Who is in charge here?
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and ouch! |
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Re: The $99 PT 9 Crossgrade for new LE hardware purchased after October 4th
Not good for Avid - how to turn a great product launch into another PR screw-up.
I am of the mind that if it was stated and we've all seen the video then Avid should be good to their word, or at least have the courtesy to say 'we got it wrong' Don't get me wrong I'm waxing lyrical about PT9 on the blog, but this isn't good on any level.
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Re: The $99 PT 9 Crossgrade for new LE hardware purchased after October 4th
What ever the end result of this somewhat daft situation (and Avid will end up with Egg on their faces !) the 'best' part of the video of the press conference isn't what was said ? !
When the annoucement that the up/crossgrade for purchases of LE after Oct 4th for 'Free' is made, just watch the reaction of the Pro tools guys on the Front Row ! They know that is wrong, then 'Go into a quick huddle', then stand up and correct the issue to $99 after the next question. The thing is they all know the $99 option is the correct answer, therefore it must have been disccused prior to the conference and isn't a mistake ! Like Russ said a PR screw up of the first degree. Cheerio Clive |
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Re: The $99 PT 9 Crossgrade for new LE hardware purchased after October 4th
I'm wondering if they didn't mean for it to be a $99 upgrade for those who just spent $150 upgrading to PT8. That would make the most sense. From what I understand you can jump PT8 altogether and move straight to PT9. So $249 for PT9 - $150 for recent PT8 upgrade = $99. Makes sense to me and is rather fair as anyone purchasing new interface will get PT8 in the box.
Now if they'd throw a bone to us that paid for the MPTK only to now see all the main feature incorporated in PT9.
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Yeah, and retroactive, too.
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I really think they should give recent purchases the $99 crossgrade option, simply because the users have not had the time to benefit from the PT8 release before PT9 was launched. Its just good business, and you are more likely to get people off 8 and get them to 9 so we can all move forward. I dont qualify for the $99 upgrade, so Im not arguing for me, im just arguing for the best solution, Avid gave recent purchases a grace period in the past, so I think they should do the same here. Although im sure they wont, because there would be a rush on old interfaces just to get the upgrade for $99. You could get an Mbox 2 Mini for $149 then $99 for the upgrade to PT9, so $249 and a free interface basically. Or if you are like some people, and are paranoid and never register anything for fear of being tracked, you could register your 2 year old interface then qualify for the $99 upgrade. The upgrade is worth $249, but to someone who just spent $1199 on a new 003 just 2 weeks ago, will be put off that their purchase is now out of date, and they need to cough up another $250 to get it up to date. just my 2 cents. PT9 is a great release, cant wait to see what else they have in store.... perhaps a new 004...
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