Mom22ns Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Is there a difference between the TOG DE version and the redesign print version? I'm specifically looking at year 1. I have downloaded all the samples and love using the DE sample, but the price is just to high for something I will only use one year and then have to throw away. I think I would be much better off financially to be able to buy used and/or be able to resell. However, I don't want to miss out on anything. Thanks all you Tapestry gurus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsrevmeg Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 When you purchase DE, you keep it forever. It is not a "good for only year" purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 However, it is going to give me the ability to do in-depth history and literature with them, which is something I would otherwise struggle to do. Also, it includes a lot of things that I would otherwise need to purchase separately. History, literature, worldview, fine arts, activities, geography... Those are all included. How much would it cost you to buy them all separately? Yes, I'm sure it could be done cheaper, but the convenience is also worth something. In the end, though, only you can decide if it's worth it. I wasn't sure last year, so I bought one unit and we did it. I decided it is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 When you purchase DE, you keep it forever. It is not a "good for only year" purchase. I realize this, but I am only going to have time to make it through one cycle. I have decided that the investment in TOG is worth it. I was just trying to figure out if I would get the same thing purchasing the printed version since I would be finished with each year plan after only one year. It does have a high resale value after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I have decided that the investment in TOG is worth it. I was just trying to figure out if I would get the same thing purchasing the printed version since I would be finished with each year plan after only one year. It does have a high resale value after all. I don't like flipping through all the pages of the printed to find something. The digital edition is so convenient. If you have the extra money, I would recommend at least trying a unit of the digital edition. And, as of right now, Year 4 Redesign will only be available in DE. There are no plans for a printed version. It's all just personal preference. You just need to decide which you would like better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I really think, like Rhonda says, it comes down to personal preference. This year, I'm using a print redesigned Year 2 version - which was great by me (since it was free - on loan from a friend). And then I got a laptop. I can't tell you How. Many. Times. I've wished I had DE. But I'm not going to spend the $$ for it, even though I'll cycle around another 2 times. But before I got a laptop? Print was easier. It all depends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Ok, I admit it, I'm a laptop junkie. Mine is rarely off my lap. I know I'd love DE. I'm just struggling with the price since it is a one year purchase for me. I want to make sure I wouldn't be missing anything if I buy the print version. It sounds like the only thing I'd be missing is the convenience of DE. I just have to decide what price tag I'm willing to put on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inactive Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Basically, there isn't much difference between the DE and the Redesigned print copy...there are only two that I can think of: 1) the DE is searchable...you just type the item/topic into the search bar and it will show you everywhere that topic appears. (vs thumbing through pages in the print copy) 2) the DE is upgradeable...as books go out of print, the booklist, assignment charts and worksheets get automatically updated. (vs. checking the Loom Disk for updates OR trying to find the OOP book) That being said, unless you can find the Redesigned print copy used, they are NO LONGER AVAILABLE through Lampstand Press...unless you buy the DE and pay extra for the printing service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'm not quite sure that's all you'll be missing. If you will use Year 1 this year only then probably that's true, but I'm wondering if Year 1 literature will be updated. It was written before Christy Somerville was given the reins of rhetoric literature and therefore doesn't follow the same format/style as the other years, there are no Framesworks or Poetics documents for instance (if you've never used TOG for rhetoric lit those won't mean anything to you.) I've asked Christy and she said Year 1 is fine as is (true enough) and she hasn't given any thought to updating Year 1 lit, but I still wonder. Ok, I admit it, I'm a laptop junkie. Mine is rarely off my lap. I know I'd love DE. I'm just struggling with the price since it is a one year purchase for me. I want to make sure I wouldn't be missing anything if I buy the print version. It sounds like the only thing I'd be missing is the convenience of DE. I just have to decide what price tag I'm willing to put on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I realize this, but I am only going to have time to make it through one cycle. Honestly, knowing I was only going to go through once, I would buy the print version used so I could resell it. I believe you can buy updated pages for changes that are made, but I'm not sure since this is our first year. We will be going through it twice, so I went with the DE version, and I do LOVE having everything on my laptop and only printing what I need. I have been getting alot of curriculum in digital versions, but sometimes it bothers me that I can't resell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I like to sit somewhere, away from the computer, and touch the paper, flip back and forth. I don't like the idea of losing access if I have computer problems. I don't like not being able to resell. I have not really needed upgrades in my 3 years of TOG. I have bought used and done very well without opening up the Loom (I realize that will change when we hit Rhetoric). I like having it all out in front of me so I can evaluate when using multi-level resources for one child. Me, I'm a print kinda girl. The DE would drive me nuts. I bought Evaluations DE and while it's usable, it really does annoy me that I have to sit and click, click, click for everything and not be able to save to my computer at all. Just my 2 cents. YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 It seems opinions are as divided as I am. If anyone else has any compelling reasons for me to choose one over the other or can tell me about specific difference, I'd love to hear them. I appreciate everyone taking the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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