This IS the Avid L2: Re: [Avid-L2] Avid MC5.5 upgrade info

*cough* Symphony *cough*.

On 28 feb 2011, at 15:53, Gary Bettan wrote:

> With the announcement of MC5.5, there appears to be some confusion about
> upgrades. Here's some more info to help clarify your options:
>
> Avid Media Composer 5 Owners:
> Once Media Composer 5.5 is released a downloadable upgrade for Media
> Composer 5 users who purchased before Feb. 8th will be available direct from
> Avid for $149 or you may purchase a boxed upgrade that also includes the
> Avid Production Suite with 3rd party software from us at $395. The only
> change in the 3rd party software is that Boris Continuum AVX has been
> updated to ver 7.
>
> Do I qualify for a free upgrade?
> You're eligible to receive a free upgrade to Media Composer 5.5 if you meet
> one of the following requirements:
> * You purchased and registered a full or upgrade version of Media Composer 5
> on or after February 8, 2011 (register your full version or upgrade)
> * You have a valid Avid Support contract/plan (just log in to the Download
> Center to get your free upgrade when available)
>
> Avid Xpress Pro/DV or Media Composer 3/4 Owners:
> The boxed upgrade to MC5.5 with the Avid Production Suite from MC4.x or
> older, Xpress Pro or Xpress DV will be $895.
> You can save $200 by purchasing the Media Composer 5 boxed upgrade before
> March 8th for $695 from Videoguys (while supplies last).
> Make sure you register ASAP, then download the FREE upgrade to 5.5 from
> Avid, when it is released March 8th. http://www.webvideoguys.com/mc55.html
>
> Purchase PhraseFind, get your MC 5.5 upgrade for FREE
> PhraseFind starts at $495 USMSRP, including one language of choice, with
> further language packs available for $149 USMSRP each. PhraseFind is
> currently available in U.S. English, U.K. English and Latin American
> Spanish. Customers purchasing PhraseFind from the Avid store will be
> eligible for a complimentary upgrade to Media Composer 5.5
>
> For more info on what's new in MC 5.5 check out this new guide on our
> website - http://goo.gl/hgs1R
>
> Gary