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From: mikep@hpmwtd.HP.COM (Mike Powell)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: "IMAGINE" .. a rip off?
Message-ID: <730016@hpmwngf.HP.COM>
Date: 9 Nov 90 05:53:06 GMT
Organization: HP Microwave Tech. - Santa Rosa, Ca.
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	I called Impulse regarding Imagine and update policies from Turbo
	Silver.

	I'm a bit pissed off.

	They informed me that the upgrade period is almost over (the middle
	or end of November).  They also informed me that the upgrade cost
	was $150.  I paid LESS for Turbo Silver!  THEN I'm told that Imagine
	1.0 is not ready, and that actually I'd be getting a .9xx version!

	I simply can't imagine (no pun intended) PAYING $150 to be a gamma-
	tester!  (in fairness, 1.0 will eventually come as a free upgrade).

	"May I return the software if I'm not satified?"   "No."
	"Would you consider extending the 'upgrade' period past the release
	 date of 1.0 so that I might have a chance to evaluate it first?"

	 "No.    Don't you have faith in us?"  

	 I can't believe the guy said that!   What kind of business are they
	 running?  I thought they were selling a software package, not a
	 religion!

	 I understand that .9xx doesn't have cast shadows, does not have
	 a sphere primitive, has WORSE requesters than Turbo Silver (It took
	 Silver users years to get impulse to make the improvements that
	 went into Turbo Silver... will we have to do this again!?!)

	 Could a owner of Imagine .9xx please take a few moments to present
	 their views about the program? (strong and weak points), especially
	 in direct comparison to Turbo Silver.  Many thanks in advance.

	 -Mike Powell-