Is there any benefit/detriment to purchasing the download and not purchasing the CD/Rom
374334
A digital software download is not available to be charged on my Amazon .com store card, but the hard copy disc box is able to be charged on the card, with 6-month no interest financing
374335
I purchased the CD for $10 more. lt's worth it to me to have a physical product.
374336
There is no difference between the two versions. I ordered the CD because if something happens to my computer or Final Draft on my computer I could more easily reload the program.
374337
The download is now but the cd you got to wait in the mail (unless you buy it in a store). If your concern is "I want the pass key" that's printed on the box i am pretty sure they will email that to you, so you have it either way.
374338
None really, I've had both and never found any real pros or cons, to each his on I guess. The download can be re-issued without cost in the event of loss of data (don't let anyone tell you otherwise) so the only real benefit of the CD is an actual hard copy. But saying that the program itself is tiny so, a disk copy has always been overkill to me. I keep a mobile version on my USB at all times, so a hard copy gives me nothing.
249773
You can choose which version you would like to buy. You can choose to buy the disc or the downloaded copy
890907
You can use it for minutes and read downloads. I never had a problem with those two things.
1357953
Yes you can as long as you have the activation code or product key that you will receive with your original download.
1774432
I'm not sure what you mean by "without getting it scanned" but I purchased a physical copy as well. All I have to do to install is pop in the CD, install, and enter my CD key. An internet connection may be required to verify the key but I'm not sure. It's all very easy and I do recommend getting the CD because it makes it that much easier to re-install if you ever change computers or get a new hard drive.
1264936
100% Sure it is a Download. No Cd came with mine that I remember. Plus you will want the latest update anyway. it also allows for more than one copy to be installed don multiple computers
858256
The cd will contain information and instructions you won't otherwise get if you do not use it. You could play without it but you will miss out on things if you do.
976452
If you're looking to buy the boxed version, I'd say you're perfectly safe buying from Amazon.The serial number is included in the box, and should work with no problems.The download version might be subject to an occasional glitch as far as the serial number is concerned because of the delivery method, but even there I wouldn't hesitate.Amazon is probably THE BEST place to buy on-line, and should a problem arise, I have no doubt they'd solve it in a heartbeat. I've only had one issue in the 10+years of buying from Amazon, and they solved it immediately.Jack
1217157
No, but not a deal breaker for me. I purchased one for less than $50.@ Best Buy. most programs can be downloaded from the net. Great piece of equipment.
746208
Once the game is installed, you play from the internet. You'll get weekly updates that download when you log in. There is no need to have the CD in the computer. Just be connected to the internet.
718318
You will definitely need the software disc to download program to your computer or laptop in order to use the device... without the program the device is useless
1923923
Yes, cd is included. You can download from adobe and use the key provided if you do not have a cd drive.
658427
Yes it does after purchase you should receive an email with download link and cd-key
1077980
You don't have to have the disk in your computer to use it. The program does randomly connect to the Internet to check that there are no updates and that it's an originally issued copy of the program. As far as using it on multiple computers you can do that if they're not being used at the same time. I have it installed on 2 computers but never use them at the same time.
537062
We just followed the normal checkout procedures with the download card & had no issues at all. I don't remember anything special holding us up from completing the checkout process.
472890
This does use a cd key, so if you're buying a used copy, be sure it comes with it, however it would be safest to buy new as the program might check the cd key online and if it shows another computer is using the same key it won't work
719281
The program will be the same dl'd or delivered on disc. The registration key will work on both. Side note: There are so many many better free programs out there on the net. In fact, I thought they were giving burn express (might be different than Burning Rom) away for free on the site not to long ago.