Difference between firepod and fp10

[huddyrocker]

Is there a difference between PreSonus FP10 FireWire Recording Interface (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/PreSonus-FP10-10x10-FireWire-Interface?sku=242036) and the PreSonus FIREPOD 24-bit/96k FireWire Recording System (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/PreSonus-Firepod-FireWire-Interface-with-Cubase-LE?sku=184131)?

[Dave Comeaux]

just the name... and maybe the firmware.

[huddyrocker]

Then why is the firepod cheaper than the fp10

[samuel1]

firepod is discontinued, they are all used and old news. everyone wants em out!

[edwonbass]

I would love to snag another one before they are gone.

[GuitarOfGold]

I could tell you where to get them new for only $350, but not before I snag one or two more myself! Sorry! :o

Well actually, I could suggest the obvious - ebay.

[drumur]

That sucks ...I paid $599 for mine.
Is there any advantage to downloading and switching to the FP10 drivers?
Is it recommended?

[genesisariana]

I just snatched up the last one in GC for 280. It was on display, but never connected, the power supply was still in the box. I couldnt beat the deal.

[samuel1]

No one has given us any reason to think the drivers are any different, except for the fact that fp10's can only daisy chain with fp10's etc etc

[viqsolutions]

They just changed the name to FP10 because they discovered that the name "Firepod" was owned by another company. So to avoid any legal problems, etc.

[GuitarOfGold]

Get a brand new Firepod (http://www.buy.com/prod/firepod-pocket-handwarmer/q/loc/17250/203518962.html) for only $19.99!