[DUG] Delphi Update

[Todd Martin]

Yes. I noticed the pricing was the same. I was thinking more about getting
my hands on Delphi manuals. But I suppose, the digital copy has everything
in PDF format anyway.

On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 9:08 AM, Jolyon Smith <jsmith at deltics.co.nz> wrote:

>   imho the value of physical media is a little limited given that the
> content is quickly superceded or at least significantly supplemented by
> required downloads for updates.
>
> With XE2 quite apart from the commitment to monthly updates, physical
> media is especially useless if it does not include update #1 which
> necessitates the complete removal (uninstallation) of the original "gold"
> install and full re-install of the update #1 release.
>
> Just download and burn your own DVD or - as I have done - put all Delphi
> installers on a USB HDD/memory stick to have a Delphi "installation vault"
> you can carry in your pocket (on which all updates can also be put as/when
> they become available).
>
> Just saying.  :)
>
>
> Buying in the US doesn't make any difference to pricing either, if that is
> what you were thinking.  The "NZ" online store is in fact the "US Dollar
> International Store" and pricing is the same on there as on the US store
> itself (Delphi XE2 Pro: US$900/US$500 for new user/upgrade).
>
>
>
> On 19 November 2011 12:07, Todd Martin <todd.martin.nz at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>> It looks like you're in luck! I notice the NZ and AUS sites only offer
>> digital copies, whereas the US site doesn't specify. So I'm wondering
>> whether to get a friend to bring one back. Cue the theme song from the
>> "adidas" saga.
>>
>>
>
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