Final Cut X -- Final Cut Studio

Hi All,
Can you still buy Final Cut Studio? What is Final Cut X replacing?  I have been searching on Apple's site for while now for Final Cut Studio, seems to have vanished.
Joe

Apple is no longer selling FCS 3 but there must be hundreds of stores doing so, together with large numbers of new and used stuff on eBay etc. and this will undoubtedly continue to be the case for the next year or so.
FCP X is replacing FCS 3 but rather inadequately if you happen to be a high end pro requiring certain specialised workflows.
All other users should find it perfectly OK and an improvement in some aspects.

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