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    BTW, I just found out that while there is a "$97" version of Alibre, that price point is only available with maintenance, so in fact the lowest price version of Alibre Design Standard is $197. I wish they'd been more honest about that. Makes me reluctant to buy it even if it is still a good value.


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    Quote Originally Posted by ben_jackson View Post
    BTW, I just found out that while there is a "$97" version of Alibre, that price point is only available with maintenance, so in fact the lowest price version of Alibre Design Standard is $197.
    197.00 is still an extremely good price for a Parametric modeler with the features that Alibre has.


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    Quote Originally Posted by BurrMan View Post
    197.00 is still an extremely good price for a Parametric modeler with the features that Alibre has.
    I agree. I just don't like hearing "$99" over and over and finally going to the shop to buy and finding no $99 and no explanation. It's worth $200, but the bait-and-switch will leave a bad taste in my mouth.


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    Quote Originally Posted by BurrMan View Post
    197.00 is still an extremely good price for a Parametric modeler with the features that Alibre has.
    This is true BurrMan but don't forget that there are specific functions and tools that aren't available in the standard version.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ben_jackson View Post
    I agree. I just don't like hearing "$99" over and over and finally going to the shop to buy and finding no $99 and no explanation. It's worth $200, but the bait-and-switch will leave a bad taste in my mouth.
    I agree. It is kindof prevalent now day's.....But I dislike it also.

    don't forget that there are specific functions and tools that aren't available in the standard version.
    Didnt think about that. I should re-evaluate the features available in this new package.


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    Quote Originally Posted by BurrMan View Post
    Didnt think about that. I should re-evaluate the features available in this new package.
    You really can't. The big items (like static FEA and a parts library) aren't in the "pro demo" even though they're part of "pro". My conclusion was that the quality of Alibre was uneven enough (good some places, bad others) that I wasn't going to risk buying the upgrades with no trial.


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    Quote Originally Posted by ben_jackson View Post
    You really can't. The big items (like static FEA and a parts library) aren't in the "pro demo" even though they're part of "pro". My conclusion was that the quality of Alibre was uneven enough (good some places, bad others) that I wasn't going to risk buying the upgrades with no trial.
    I have Professional which includes the Parts Library, Photo Render, PDF BOM's, Prints & Solid Models, and Algor Design Checker. Professional comes with a lot which is why I have not upgraded to Expert.

    In a few months I may need Expert for it's Motion API. With the Maintenance up soon it is going to cost a little more, but a real bang for the buck so to speak.
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    Regardless of what's missing from Standard vs. Pro and Expert, it's a hell of a deal for $200. I'm sorry I suggested it was only $97 and it sucks that they mislead you but I challenge you to find a competing package that does as much for anywhere near the price.

    Joe


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