mylemonblue opened this issue on Nov 07, 2005 ยท 13 posts
mylemonblue posted Mon, 07 November 2005 at 5:27 PM
I've never purchased from Eovia and hoped you guys can help.
C4Pro is currently $549 with the free upgrade to C5Pro but I was thinking of just waiting for the C5Pro release. Do you know if it'll cost me more if I wait? What does Eovia normaly do with pricing when they release new versions?
My brain is just a toy box filled with weird things
MarkBremmer posted Mon, 07 November 2005 at 6:25 PM
If you have a High Speed internet connection, there shouldn't be any additional charges since you can download V5. If you want a CD instead, they'll probably add shipping as the only cost. Since there is no diffference in program cost at this point, I'd say get it now. But then again, I have a sickness for 3D. ;-)
mylemonblue posted Mon, 07 November 2005 at 7:55 PM
Are you saying V5 is available now by download if I buy the download version of V4? I thought you have to fill out a form and send it in and wait for a December release date or some such.
My brain is just a toy box filled with weird things
dbigers posted Mon, 07 November 2005 at 8:30 PM
Nope. You can download the beta if you purchase now. When the final release is ready you will be sent another e-mail with instructions on how to download the final. Even if you opt for the CD I think you can download the Beta once you make your purchase. EDIT: I am not sure if you get 4 now that you can download the beta, I would think so, since you are entitled to the free upgrade. But if you purchase 5 now, it is instantly available.
Message edited on: 11/07/2005 20:32
bwtr posted Mon, 07 November 2005 at 9:42 PM
The way I read it, only the earlier owners of Carrara are entitled to buy the Carrara 5 with access to the Beta version. New buyers, Via C4, appear to have to wait until December! But I may be wrong.
bwtr
estherau posted Tue, 08 November 2005 at 5:59 AM
bwtr you are correct - I have bought C4Pro and ordered the carrara 5 free upgrade, and I don't have access to the C5 beta. Love esther
I aim to update it about once a month. Oh, and it's free!
dbigers posted Tue, 08 November 2005 at 7:11 AM
Ok, that clears that up.
ren_mem posted Tue, 08 November 2005 at 8:38 AM
I thought the key was whether you ordered a box or ESD.
This is from their site.
Version Eligibility:
Delivery Method:
If you purchased an electronic/download version (ESD) of the product, your no-charge upgrade to Carrara 5 will be automatically delivered as an ESD. You will be sent a download link to the appropriate upgrade version of Carrara 5 to the e-mail address you provided at the time of your initial purchase, along with the new Carrara 5 license key.
If you purchased a boxed version of Carrara 4, you can choose either:
o An Electronic Software Delivery (ESD) of the Carrara 5 upgrade, at no additional charge (see delivery terms above), or;
o A Boxed Version** of Carrara 5 to be delivered to you. You will be responsible to pay the shipping and handling charges.
Altho it also says this: So I guess you read between the lines. Pre-order the upgrade to the upcoming version today and youll immediately get the Carrara 5 Beta* - the final version will be automatically delivered to you as soon as it will be available!
Message edited on: 11/08/2005 08:41
No need to think outside the box....
Just make it
invisible.
dueyftw posted Tue, 08 November 2005 at 4:13 PM
I just bought Pro 4 but really want Trensposer 2. Should I wait for the up grade? Dale
ren_mem posted Tue, 08 November 2005 at 4:19 PM
The C5 Pro upgrade will have it so yeah unless you have an immediate need. Remember purplus has c3 for a good price. Then you could upgrade to C5 direct. Unless you want C4 or amapi.Those prices were officially announced so I don't see it going up.
Message edited on: 11/08/2005 16:20
No need to think outside the box....
Just make it
invisible.
R_Hatch posted Mon, 14 November 2005 at 8:52 AM
One thing I'm wondering with regards to the beta: I would have just purchased C5(pro) rather than doing the whole buy C4(Pro)->fill in form and get free C5(Pro), but there is currently no way to preorder C5 itself. Kind of strange, but I wish someone from Eovia would explain exactly how/why it works.
ren_mem posted Mon, 14 November 2005 at 12:01 PM
My only thought is that they may be thinking that only previous users would want a beta or would be good for a beta(knowing the program).
No need to think outside the box....
Just make it
invisible.
ShawnDriscoll posted Mon, 14 November 2005 at 4:37 PM
Pre-orders are for existing Carrara customers. Getting a Beta version doesn't mean you're a Beta tester, though. It's to get your fix until the real deal arrives.