Topic: 2004 Product Retirement

[M-dub]

This may or may not have been posted already, but here's a heads up for those still using 2004 based products.

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=7176852

Now is the perfect time to accelerate your ideas and get a leg up on the competition. Upgrading your Autodesk® 2004 software will help you to effectively realize your vision and gain that competitive edge-not to mention save money. On March 15, 2007, AutoCAD® 2004 and Autodesk 2004-based software will be retired. And if you upgrade by July 31, 2006, you’ll save up to 20% on our latest 2007 software when you purchase with Autodesk® Subscription.

[MP]

Thanks Mike.

[Maverick®]

not to mention save money.

I like this part. 

It's like getting a "free" gift when you buy a 20k  car.

[M-dub]

when you purchase

I don't like this part...

Gotta spend money to "save" money.  Truly "Saving" money would work better if you didn't have to "Buy" anything!  Still, if you need the product, now is definitely the best time to buy!

[M-dub]

Has anyone ever waited too long to upgrade?  If so, what was the experience like?

[David Hall]

As a former reseller, its painful.  It can be done, and Autodesk will "sometimes" make exceptions to the obid date.  But most of the time, its just more money for the reseller.

[Lin-Z]

Once a product is offically retired you can't "upgrade", but you do get a percentage discount on a new seat.  As for any of the deals that are being offered, the closer the deadline gets, the less you'll end up saving on the upgrade price.