Quote - > Quote - Personally I think SM has about 18 months to produce the next version of Poser and they better include a lot of new features (like a completely 64 bit version...

I do believe that they have a version already that is 64 bit. Also , we must remember that Poser 4 was out for many years before Poser 5 came along and it was still extremely popular (meaning P4) when Poser 6 came along ;o)

Ok it isn't completely 64 bit I guess, but these are Poser Pro's key features taken from Smith Micro's web site:
Key Features:

• 64-bit Render Engine
  Poser Pro users will benefit from the network rendering and render queue capabilities, including background rendering, built on a 64-Bit render engine for incredible speed and quality!
• HDRI Export
  Poser Pro creates even more realistic images with High Dynamic Range Image (HDRI) support for Image-Based-Lighting and textures.
• Normal Map Support
  Poser Pro allows you to add high resolution 3D detail to any mesh through the use of normal mapping, producing better images, even with low to medium poly models.
• Hosting with PoserFusion™
  Realize the added benefit of using Poser Pro's pre-rigged characters inside of host applications such as Autodesk's 3ds Max and Maya®, and Maxon's CINEMA 4D®.
• Network Rendering
  Get the most out of your hardware and leverage your network to render massive scenes using the network render queue.
• Professional Content
  Create lifelike animations by combining multiple strands of action into one fluid animation using layers. Keyframes automate between poses.