Price of Circuit Studio - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: jpb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 21, 2017, 07:00:53 pm
content: What is the current UK price of Circuit Studio?On the Altium web site it is listed as $495:http://www.altium.com/circuitstudio/how-buyBut Farnell have it as £805 + VAThttps://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-73745?rd=Circuit%2BStudioI know there was a previous thread of it at "half-price", if that has ended why does Altium still advertise it at $495?EDIT - to answer my own question - when I click on the link on the Altium page it takes me to a Farnell price of £375 + VATVery confusing!

author: ebclr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 21, 2017, 07:54:16 pm
content: That's the price that go to cart on Altium link, totally orderableCircuitStudio, Commercial License, 1 User, Professional Edition, Windows ECAD SWITCH PROMOManufacturer: ALTIUMThis item is for download onlySee BelowAdd? Line Note13AC606611-100-15-1 P E$495.001UpdateDelete$495.002 Order CodeQuantity1Enter Newark part number and quantity, then press Update Cart.

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 21, 2017, 09:52:31 pm
content: it is (supposed to be) a cross upgrade (so switching from another tool) - but I do not think anyone will complain.

author: jpb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 21, 2017, 10:39:10 pm
content: Quote from: kaz911 on December 21, 2017, 09:52:31 pmIf the other tool is allowed to be KiCAD then it would be difficult not to comply - I've downloaded KiCAD and several trial versions of other tools so I would argue that I am a user (sort of).If it requires the previous active purchase of another tool then I probably don't qualify - though I'd be surprised if they refused my money.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 21, 2017, 11:03:04 pm
content: Quote from: jpb on December 21, 2017, 10:39:10 pmNo proof of purchase was mentioned on a page....

author: H.O
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2017, 01:58:36 pm
content: And none needed. This limited time offer has been running for almost a year now.IMO Farnell/Element14 sucks, I suggest downloading the software and purchase the license from within the application, hopefully that will give you the same price.

author: DerekG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2017, 12:44:44 pm
content: Circuit Studio is currently on the Newark website for download for US$495. No cross grade CAD software required. Looks like they listed to Dave who stated that US$3500 was far too much for this product.https://www.newark.com/altium/11-004-15-1-ucsl-e/software-pcb-design-professional/dp/16AC2253?COM=product-spotlight-search_Altium%20CMPNULL&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1rT-pZmq2AIVCyQrCh17CAAXEAAYASAAEgIsL_D_BwE#

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 28, 2017, 02:20:51 am
content: Quote from: DerekG on December 27, 2017, 12:44:44 pmThe original price was ludicrous.Keep the price at US$495, make it fully two way file compatible with Altium Designer, and they own the market for low end and mid/high end ECAD. It's not rocket science.I tried to tell this when I worked at the company 10 years ago, but they wouldn't listen.