Logic 9 Academic

[elementse7en!]

Originally Posted by henryrobinett

Anyone have any good sources or prices of L9 Academic? I bought L8 from University Computers in Boston for $150. But I can't seem to access their website. I kind of spread the word about them. Maybe they became inundated or just changed their policy of selling outside of their university system.

Buying a new academic at that price is a no brianer over upgrading. You have to prove you're a student or teacher.

I would also like to know this, as i was looking forward to buying logic studio since im eligible for academic discount now, and logic 9 being released couldn't have been better timing .

[BlackestEyes]

When Logic 8 came out I was still in school and one of my professors was in constant communication with Apple about various things and the price of the academic version of Logic was an annoying topic. Apparently the academic price for students is $449, $50 off retail. But institutions can get the program for $249. I have heard about people getting Logic for $249 from their college bookstores. In all honesty, it seems that there is not really a set academic price...and if there is, not all places are abiding by it or they are just confused.

[henryrobinett]

That's why it was a big deal when I found University Computers selling it for $150.

[Manfriday]

The did change their policy about selling outside the university.
I tried to buy Logic 8 from them a while ago, and they declined the order and said they were only accepting orders from folks who went to that university.

[kittyboy]

Logic 9 is $450 with academic pricing...

[henryrobinett]

That's really steep. I'm certain you can get a much better pricing somewhere.

[elementse7en!]

Originally Posted by kittyboy

Logic 9 is $450 with academic pricing...

logic 8 was aslo 450 with academic pricing VIA THE APPLE STORE

but VIA COLLEGE BOOKSTORE'S it was around the $150 price. So im hoping thats the same with logic 9

[Nate Green]

I bought logic studio, not express, at my college store for $169 I think. That was about 8 months ago. The last time I checked, maybe a month ago, I think it was $149. The college website hasn't updated to logic 9 yet, but when they do I'll post the price for comparison.

[Macky]

I bought Logic 8 Education £118.00(Academic) the day BEFORE Logic 9 became available :-(
I had Logic 8 with the shrink wrap off (delivered in 24hrs), when i saw that Logic 9 was out...W.T.F.

I purchased from the Apple Store U.K. online.
When i contacted them they offered me a further £30 discount OR a full replacement to Logic 9 ....... I took Logic 9
The info i have is that there is NO upgrade path from Logic 8 Education (Academic) to Logic 9. You have to purchase Logic 9 again (£118.00)

By the way, i also found out (thanks to interwebs) that Logic 9 ships with NO hard copies of the Logic Manuals... it comes with an update booklet and html on the DVD.
The Manual is available to purchase from the Apple store (20 or 30 Dollars i think)
With this info i contacted them again and asked if i could keep the Manuals from the Logic 8 packaged box (as i had opened it)
No problem, was the reply
What a difference a Day makes.
Also there is a Store in the U.K. selling Logic 9 at the same £118
Apple Logic Studio 9 - EDUCATION PRICE
As i purchased from the Apple Store online, i would think this applies Worldwide.

[henryrobinett]

Yes, there is no upgrade path for Academic versions. You get the incremental updates, but not the major upgrades, like from 8 to 9. But the Academic prices, if you research them well, is generally as cheap or cheaper than the upgrade price.

[kittyboy]

I'm just gonna upgrade my 8.

Hope there are paper manuals available...

[xgabrielx]

I got the "normal" logic 8 version but for a EDU price.
Nothing points to a EDU version just the price.

So I should be able to update this to logic 9???

cheers

[henryrobinett]

I am not sure mine SAID EDU version. But when I registered it did. Did you buy it as an educational product?

[xgabrielx]

I bought it from a apple premium seller.
It was listed as logic 8 499€ EDU 175€

I never confirmed anywhere that this is the EDU version, also it is nowhere written (besides the bill)

[henryrobinett]

Originally Posted by xgabrielx

I bought it from a apple premium seller.
It was listed as logic 8 499€ EDU 175€

I never confirmed anywhere that this is the EDU version, also it is nowhere written (besides the bill)

Well then I'd assume it's the EDU version. It is exactly the same in every way, BTW. Same with Sibelius. I wouldn't know it's the Academic version until I try to upgrade.

[Brian!]

Bought 8 Academic for $200 at my campus. I haven't seen any updates for 9 yet but I'll bump this when I do.

[lagavulin16]

Originally Posted by henryrobinett

Anyone have any good sources or prices of L9 Academic? I bought L8 from University Computers in Boston for $150. But I can't seem to access their website. I kind of spread the word about them. Maybe they became inundated or just changed their policy of selling outside of their university system.

Buying a new academic at that price is a no brianer over upgrading. You have to prove you're a student or teacher.

My school had it for 150, it depends on the relationship your university has with Apple. I'd bet if it was 150 for 8 it will be 150 for 9, though you may have to wait a week or two longer for it.

Yes, if you just go to an apple store it's 449. But it really depends on the relationship between the school and Apple... same thing with Microsoft products. Some schools just charge the "academic price" for Windows and Office, and I've heard of other schools where you can basically get any piece of MS software for 20 bucks.

[hogo]

def want to know about this. too bad university computers stopped selling to the public!

[ether88]

bump for this, I've look at all the college stores in Indiana and its not in their systems yet, let alone ebay

[mekohler]

Picked up my $150 copy at NYU computer store this week.

[henryrobinett]

That's great! But unfortunately it looks like you have to be affiliated with the school to buy it.

[themadnun]

erm, but with the academic/education licence, you can't legally use it for commercial gain can you? i'm sure that's the difference. the apple education store (at least here in the UK) gives students a small discount on logic and the other products, but it's the full commercial licence.
If you bought an educational version, you wouldnt legally be allowed to use it for profit, which is why it is so much cheaper. the education licence was created to enable students to finish projects at home/on the move etc.

[henryrobinett]

Originally Posted by themadnun

erm, but with the academic/education licence, you can't legally use it for commercial gain can you? i'm sure that's the difference. the apple education store (at least here in the UK) gives students a small discount on logic and the other products, but it's the full commercial licence.
If you bought an educational version, you wouldnt legally be allowed to use it for profit, which is why it is so much cheaper. the education licence was created to enable students to finish projects at home/on the move etc.

Ha! Well that's fine for me, because I don't use it professionally. You're absolutely right. I bought Logic 8 when I taught a class in college on "Midi." The application the college used was Logic. Now I have it on my Mac as reference. I might use it some day. But for now my professional app is DP and sometimes PT 7.4. I've never used Logic professionally.

[j-uk]

Originally Posted by lagavulin16

My school had it for 150, it depends on the relationship your university has with Apple. I'd bet if it was 150 for 8 it will be 150 for 9, though you may have to wait a week or two longer for it.

Yes, if you just go to an apple store it's 449. But it really depends on the relationship between the school and Apple... same thing with Microsoft products. Some schools just charge the "academic price" for Windows and Office, and I've heard of other schools where you can basically get any piece of MS software for 20 bucks.

Don't know about the U.S but here in the U.K the discount depends on what level you're studying i.e higher education will get you a different discount than if you're studying in further education.

[Brian!]

http://www.uhbooks.hawaii.edu/comput...02008-2009.pdf

99 for express, 199 for studio.

[bafonso]

I can get Logic Studio for 150. Express is 65. Both are great deals for students. If a student makes money of it, is it still kosher?

[The Beatsmith]

I am at a university now and am on the online apple store in the UK. The EDU price for Logic Studio 9 remains the same as it was for 8 - £118.

I can't see why i'd upgrade my version 8 when i can buy this cheaper.

I also can't see what the (new) fuss is about Logic Studio 9 with edu pricing - there is apparently no difference to how it was earlier. I also think it's legible to upgrade as it doesn't say anywhere on the store that it isn't?

Cheers

[Brian!]

Originally Posted by bafonso

I can get Logic Studio for 150. Express is 65. Both are great deals for students. If a student makes money of it, is it still kosher?

Academic licenses are for non-commercial use

[The Beatsmith]

anyone able to help?

thanks