CompuServe Thread

Here is the text of the new upgrade policy for Lightwave 3.5 SA, as issued today: NewTek, Inc. Policy: LightWave 3D (Amiga) 3.5 Standalone Upgrade Program Effective Date: August 16, 1995 Termination: See Details Below LightWave 3D Upgrade Cost and Product Defined: Registered Lightwave 3D Standalone customers may purchase the LightWave 3D product of choice (Intel, DEC Alpha, MIPS, or Amiga*). Pricing for the Upgrade shall be as follows: Intel, DEC Alpha, MIPS Versions On or before August 31, 199 $149.00USD** (plus shipping & handling) After August 31, 1995 $498.00USD** (plus shipping & handling) Amiga Version On or before September 31, 1995 $149.00USD** (plus shipping & handling) After September 31, 1995 $498.00USD** (plus shipping & handling) *Please note that the SGI version does not qualify for the standalone discount program. **Please refer to the upgrade procedure for international pricing Attached are the specification sheets for LightWave 3D on Windows/Windows NT & Amiga Platforms Payment Terms: This offer is payable by Maste International order payment arrangements are at the discretion of the distributor as listed below. Shipping, handling, applicable taxes are the responsiblity of the purchasing party. Customer Qualifications: For the customer to be eligible for the 3.5 Standalone Upgrade, the customer must be a registered owner of LightWave 3D 3.5 (standalone version). Customers may contact NewTek's Customer Service Department to verify registration. Upgrade Procedure: United States & Canada Customers may purchase LightWave 3D 4.0 directly from NewTek's Customer Service Department by calling 1-800-847-6111. International Orders Customers not in the United States or Canada should call the appropriate number listed below for servicing their upgrades orders: Japan 813-5570-8722 Germany 49-6171-59070 United Kingdom 44-1252-718300 France 33-578-91-140 Netherlands 31-336-16-441 Sweden 46-866-11199 Countries not Listed: Call NewTek Customer Service at 913-228-8000, or fax Newtek at 913-228-8099 attn: Lightwave Upgrades. This program is subject to change without notice. A piece of the Payment terms paragraph got nailed: Payment may be by Master Card, VISA, or American Express. So: If you are jumping platforms, the date to beat is August 31, 1995. If you are staying with the Amiga, you can get that $149 price through the end of September. Limber up the plastic folks, and dial fast or die! Chuck. PS: Post this around any services you have access to. We want to make sure the word gets around, and there is not time for a mailing for those who wish to change platform.