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By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:49:05 +0000

Understand but the 'deal' isn't an incentive to subscribe now, basically we already have the 2010 version which came with our purchase in November.
If we are still using SW by the end of 2010 then we could subscribe then, if at all.

By: Josh M

Josh M — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:09:45 +0000

subscription is a big part of it all. the catch. SolidWorks (and many other software companies) make a large part of their revenue from companies who get on subscription plans. The 'deal' is basically designed to get people on a subscription service that cost more.

By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:47:14 +0000

We bought a new seat of basic in November this year, we don't get the option of teh upgrade because we didn't buy a subscription at the same time. Even if we buy the subscription now we won't get the upgrade.
Not sure why we would buy the subscription now?

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By: Josh M

Josh M — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:18:50 +0000

Right on Mark. Pretty common. I actually asked a VAR if I could just get two seat of standard instead of one seat of premium… I think most VAR's will work with (potential) customers, if they get on subscription. Thanks for the comment.

By: Mark Landsaat

Mark Landsaat — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:10:42 +0000

I think it's a good deal, but it may not be as good as it looks on first glance. Subscription is required. You could buy a standard seat of SWX without subscription for $4,000.-

However, if you want to take advantage of this offer you also need to buy subscription. Subscription for SWX Premium runs at the premium cost of $2,000.- so your total would be $6,000.- for a new seat of Premium.

If you were to buy premium without subscription that would be $8,000.- If I do the math on this it would be a $2,000.- discount with the "benefits" of subscription.

Like I said it's a good deal, but it isn't a $4,000.- discount in my book.

By: Kevin Quigley

Kevin Quigley — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:07:04 +0000

Here we go again! What about those of us who might want to upgrade to Premium? Did you know it will cost me as much in the UK to upgrade to Premium from Professional as it would to buy a new seat (and that's a new seat of Premium now) in the USA?

By: Kieran Choy

Kieran Choy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:55:05 +0000

Pudler, which state are you in? I work at Solidtec – drop me a line with your details, I'll get someone in touch with you – we should be able to work something out.

kieran (dot) choy (at) solidtec (dot) com (dot) au

By: Josh M

Josh M — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:45:58 +0000

they're really pushing for more new seats down your way. I bet the VAR would work something out if you only needed one. won't hurt to ask.

By: Pudller

Pudller — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:15:54 +0000

Might be different in the US, but here in Oz, the deal is buy *two* standards and both get a free upgrade to premium…. Shame because we only need one more seat.