Thanks Mike -- no point in paying $$ for an outdated CD-ROM if there are no printed manuals with it. Time to order my upgrade !!

mikey

mikey, the other thing I've noticed is that the download version is (almost) always a *.0a update while the CD is the original *.0 so you need to download the latest build anyway :-(

Mike

The other thing is that if you burn your own cd you can also put copies of receipts, confirmations, serial numbers, plugins, etc, etc, onto your disc. It's good to ave it all in one place.

Rob

I've pre-ordered the download. What I want is the printed manuals, guides, and the box. I wish I could order that. I emailed Sony about the box for V8 and they said I would get one in the mail. I love Sony Vegas, but honestly, it never came.

Will they provide a way to order the box and printed manuals with this release?

Jonathan

The days of printed manuals are numbered i trust, because you can learn just about everything through the Internet.

Or you can print the .pdf's if you want... Just my suggestion, to save a few bucks.. :-)

doubt it. :/

BUT... if it's like all previous version of Vegas, the packaged contains:
*disc(s)
*book containing the SN, it's a "how to" of the basic functions of vegas. Honestly, if everyone read this while on the can then 90% of all forum questions would be answered.
*complete KB+Mouse shortcut listing
*discs of any "bonus" & demo stuff.
*shipping receipt

Now.. if you get the download & check the "ship me the stuff to" box, the ONLY difference is you get the SN in e-mail vs in the book. That's it. Period. You get everything else. so you get to use the program the day you by vs waiting for it to arrive.

Once I found that out I always did digital+ship. It's ~$10 cheaper total & you get everything. I honestly say it's worth it for the book that tells you how to do basic stuff.

But will I get THE BOX this time, that is the question. I don't care about content, I just want THE BOX :)

Bob.

Why the BOX what do you want to keep in it ? do you have a mouse or hampster with a Vegas BOX fetish :-)))

it's a long long story that goes back to version 3 & 4. :D

I agree with farss....Just for the Box...LOL

I ordered PA and pro 9 so I will get two boxes

The boxes look great on the mantel piece next to the family photos

How do you get the box, xfx?

I still have THE BOX of Windows 3.0 and 3 stiffies inside with the manual and getting started booklet. You never know............

- Craig

I still have the box of a footswitch I bought in 1978.

It still looks as good, if not better.

Jonathan…..When the last upgrade came 08 I didn’t upgrade I bought the whole new version “just to get the box”

It came with a whole lotta books and stuff which I immediately dumped

Rory

OK, after reading everybody's response and trying to decide which of the freebe's I wanted (couldn't decide between the newbluefx sample pack and the sound studio). Ordered the boxed version with the free sound studio THEN went to newbluefx and purchased the sample pack ($49.95) so I got both (since I couldn't decide ... ). So many goodies, so little time !! :-)

Thanks for your comments folks.
mikey

The price difference is not so much (download vs packaged),
and i like to have the BOX on my table.

But what about international shipping cost? Is it included?

You probably noticed this was a 4-year-old thread and Vegas Pro 9 is not available from SCS store any more.
If you mean the current versions, the int'l shipping costs show if you "Add to Cart" your potential purchase. Remember to "Remove" the item before you continue, if you're not ordering.

Yes, i mean the Pro 12 version.
Ok, when i go do the next page while ordering, i can see now the fedex cost.

Thanks

FYI, you may also be subject to import tax when ordering a boxed product internationally.

Best,
Paddy
SCS

ok, i stay with the download version.
thanks