I dunno mate, Maya 8 didnt do jack for me to make me want to buy it, this is no different. Its all very well having this that an the other coming out in it, but what are the chances being that most of us will use these new features on a regular basis? Jeez Ive hardly touched dynamics as it is. And python scripting? Is that a snake that writes mel for you?

If it was a case of having just one version of Maya being like max where you can buy plugins such as cloth and fur then Id get it. Im considering a move to Max as it is bcause of its features, possibly C4D even

Cheers
Jay