Re: What's it worth?

[Andi Loor <andiloor(at)algonet.se>]

I agree with Tone. I'm one of those who have been watching the 
discussion here repeating itself time after time. As Tone and others on 
this list I have signed a NDA, not beeing able to tell what I know, but 
there will be a future presented to us sooner or later. Like many users 
today I'm pretty sure we will disagree if the developments will be to 
our satisfaction, but I can assure you that Avid has concidered us in 
their future.
Andi



Tony Quinsee-Jover wrote:

> Hi Todd,
>
> Personally, our DS does (most of) what we need in our particular market even
> if some of the workflows feel like pulling teeth.  I would expect that to
> remain the case for the next year or two.  
>
> We're lucky, we're the top facility in a very small marketplace.  If HD
> Heaven was in London then we'd have serious problems and would need to
> completely re-think our strategy.  I know of at least one London based DS
> outfit who went over to FCP, and I'm not aware of any which rely solely on
> their DS in the way that we do - they all have some Autodesk or Quantel
> products to back it up and to pull in the big-paying clients.
>
> So... we're hanging onto our DS and will probably upgrade to v8 on the 64bit
> platform next year.  We're basically gambling on the fact that whatever Avid
> comes up with as a DS replacement in due course will have an advantageous
> upgrade path for those users who've stayed 'faithful to the brand'.  We
> might be wrong.  Heck, Avid could go bust.  However we all have to take
> calculated gambles in this game and the above is ours.
>
> Regards,
> Tone :)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-ds(at)Softimage.COM [mailto:owner-ds(at)Softimage.COM] On Behalf Of
> Todd
> Sent: 18 November 2005 18:56
> To: DS(at)Softimage.COM
> Subject: What's it worth?
>
> So let's say that it's true, there are less than 5 devs working on the DS
> team. We all feel pretty confident about what is NOT going to be in DS 8.
> Nobody feels any confidence about there even being a DS 9.
>
> So what's a used Nitris worth on the open market? Anyone know what they've
> been going for? I don't need another box to keep the Illusion company in the
> storage unit.
>
> With Avid offering 'upgrades' to Symphony Nitris and all I'm trying to
> figure the best way to maximize my investment. Although the Nitris might be
> able to be in service at the facility for another year in it's current
> state, if Avid kills the product the resale price will drop dramatically.
>
> I know it's all speculation, but as I don't have a crystal ball I'm trying
> to get some options together. BTW, I'm not trying to be incendiary or
> sarcastic here, so no need for flaming. I am seriously looking at options
> and this seems it would be the most knowledgeable group as far as used
> pricing is concerned.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Todd
> Union 
>
>
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