Re: After a year has perception of FCPX changed? : Apple FCPX or Not: The Debate

[Andrew Kimery] "There might be no upgrade pricing in the App store but I never assumed that to mean they'll never be a new version of FCPX which will cost another $299."

As I stated, we don't know. They may not either. Market conditions may help them make a determination. I know other developers have done that but I haven't seen Apple do that. The first hint might be in how they handle Logic Pro X, given Logic Pro 9 is in the App Store. Like so many other things Apple, this is going to be a year of guessing while we see what comes.

There are some downsides or, at least, caveats, to Adobe's Creative Cloud.
This made some interesting points
http://notesonvideo.blogspot.com/2012/05/are-software-subscriptions-good-id...

Do I need ongoing Internet access to use my Creative Suite applications?
Because your Creative Suite applications are installed directly on your computer, you will not need an ongoing Internet connection to use them on a daily basis. However, you will need to be online when you install and license your software, and at least once every 30 days thereafter. The software will alert you when you need to connect to the Internet for a license status check.

It also means that subscribers are locked into paying for the software continually. They can't choose to skip an upgrade (or two or three) if they're fine with the current capabilities of the software.

If I decide to stop my membership, will I still be able to use my Creative Suite software and the other components of Creative Cloud?
When you cancel a month-to-month or annual membership purchased directly from Adobe or let a 3- or 12-month prepaid membership purchased from a retailer expire, you will no longer have access to the CS applications, other desktop software, and services that are components of Creative Cloud.

Ultimately, you have no control over costs beyond a year out. If Adobe increases the subscription cost 15% each year, you can't just choose to take a break, as you'll loose all access to the software:

Will the cost of my membership ever increase?
When you purchase directly from Adobe, the cost of an annual membership will not go up during the 12 months for which you are subscribed. It is possible that the cost of the month-to-month membership will increase, but if it does, you will be notified and given the opportunity to cancel.