Question on VT2 to VT3 Upgrade

[HoGiHung]

Hiya. Just a bit confused by readins some of the press releases and what not.

For us VT2 users who upgrade to VT3, do we get a full version of Lightwave?

Do we have to pre-order by a certain date (ie. June 30th) to par-take in this offer?

"Las Vegas, Nevada -- April 7, 2003 -- NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced that forthcoming VT[3]™ full suites and software upgrades will ship with a full copy of NewTek's LightWave 3D® included, in lieu of LightWave Express, through June 30th, 2003. Those who purchase NewTek's VT[2] between now and when VT[3] is released are eligible to receive the VT[3] update free by download, and will also receive full LightWave 3D with their free upgrade."

Thanks in advance,

Ho...

[Aegis]

Yup, you get a full version of LightWave 3D 7.5 which is copy-protected by your 'Toaster hardware rather than a dongle. Also the T[3] upgrade does not include a free upgrade to LightWave 3D [8].

[HoGiHung]

Thanks for the info. Look forward to VT [3] and LW 8.

Ho...

[inquisitive]

Just to make sure...

In regards to the following:

The retail price of the VT[3] BetaForce software is $595, which is the same as the final shipping version. BetaForce participants who purchase the software will receive final packaging, documentation and software on CD when the upgrade is shipped.

http://www.newtek.com/products/vt3/betaforce.html

If one decides to participate in the beta program.

VT3 Beta is available via download
LW7.5 FULL keyed to VT is available via download.

When the upgrade ships one will receive.

Packaging
Printed Manual
Software on CD


My concern is that of potentially participating in the Beta program and not receiving a printed manual but a pdf.

Thx

[Paul Lara]

ALL Customers who purchase the upgrade recieve printed documentation.

It is customers who purchase VT and get the free upgrade to [3] that are provided electronic documentation, and need to purchase the printed docs for $99.