I did get confirmation from HQ last week that the time limit would apply to the 596 upgrade only. The 568 upgrade is not impacted.

I think this has significant impact to any 596 owners who are (or were) thinking about upgrades in the future. Although it makes sense that the 598 should supercede the 596...simply as it does the same and more...after the upgrade window is closed, the re-sale market for 596 will be very poor. This will make it very hard to sell a 596 which is then your only route to 598. It seems to me to be quite inconsistent with previous upgrade strategies.


[This message has been edited by ncpl (edited 02-02-2003).]

Rgds,
Nick