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Endnote XI is released...

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Darwin:
Thomson Publishing just sent me an upgrade invite for Endnote XI. They're really starting to tick me off - they pump out a new version every year and charge a fortune to upgrade, but release precious few point releases that address bugs through the year. I *think* they've released two for version X (apparently I have the final version and it's 10.0.2). Anyway, I just checked my records and I purchased the upgrade to v.X on October 26, 2006 for 2/3 the price that I'm being offered today. They're offereing one new feature that looks interesting: Groups. Drag and drop references into groups just as you do with playlists of music.
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However, there is a world of difference between interesting and forking out $90 for an upgrade... There's also a world of difference between looking interesting on paper and having any real world relevance. In my case, with over 5000 entries in my main library creating groups would probably be more bother than it's worth. I'll be sitting this one, and probably several more, out.

Grorgy:
Could be worth checking, if you haven't already, if the university (or the college) you are at has a deal going with them, where I am they provide endnote for us, free so long as we are students, ( endnote 9 at present, but at that price who cares) .

Darwin:
I've been envious of Australian University students free access to Endnote for years! My current university is in England and I am in Canada with an expired student card. The academic version through the University is about the same price as my last upgrade, anyway (and I am sure I'll be offered XI at a steeper discount when this promo expires on August 31). I actually sprang for the full version of Endnote 9 after having used an <clears throat and dabs nervously at forehead with a handkerchief> illegal copy of first Endnote 3 and then 4 for years. Anyway, as I stated, I'm fine with Endnote X.0.2. Of course, I was very happy with Endnote 9, too, so I'm in no rush to upgrade.

Curt:
I am feeling a little uneasy with the price, $240

$240 = $300 incl the taxes around here.
The Swedish Scandinavian distributor's price (for version X) is sek 2,575
minus a 10% "new site discount", but plus taxes, making it:
2575 - 10%(257.50) = 2,317.50 _ plus taxes (x 1.25) = 2,896.875
sek 2896.875 =  US$373

$373 is mighty expensive, I think. What is so great about this program?

Grorgy:
well, the version i have with the options from the library let me browse libraries all over the world, build a bibliography and import it into a word processor, its overkill by about 200 fold for what i need lol, but i thought i'd have a play while i wasnt too busy, and i  was talking to a librarian who said he might, one day, have a look at it, sso unless you're into serious research (post grad or higher type of stuff)and like the program i wouldnt bother with it.  I would guess its so expensive because, like specialised text books, there is only a limited market

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