Should I buy Logic Academic, or wait for Logic 8 or something?

I am reading up about Academic versions of Logic. I can get one, seeing as my brother is just starting college, however I also read it is not upgradable. This kind of worries me. What if I buy the academic, and right afterwods a new Logic comes out and I am in a bad position.
So do you think the Logic Academic would be worth it, even though its not upgradable? (I would purchase it around December or January)
Thanks.

I was in the same position as you 6 months ago and I went with the academic version. Look at it this way, even if you purchase 7.1 at academic pricing and then purchase an entire new version when Logic 8 comes out you will still spend less money than buying 7.1 at full price and then paying for the upgrade to 8. Remember, the upgrade to 8 will cost everyone a few hundred dollars,right. So assuming that Logic 8 is still offered as an academic version, and for around $500, then $500+$500 = $1000. But $1000+$200 = $1200. Of course you stop saving when you look down the road to Logic 9.
Also, I don't think that you would ever be "in a bad position" - as you suggest - even if you can't immediately upgrade. We all have upgrade ****, I know. But buying a version of an app like Logic and working with it for a few years without upgrading isn't a terrible thing. A rock solid system is more important than chasing every upgrade. Pro studios often don't upgrade immediately specifically for that reason. If you can get the tools in your hands now for half the price then go for it. While only my opinion, I would say get the academic version when you are ready to make the purchase and put the other $500, if you have it, toward a high-end mic or preamp.

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