Well, the fact is, there is no Easel anymore. E-on has simplified its product line and the pay for prodcut line now starts at Esprit.

Pioneer is not the replacement for Easel. If it were, it would be called Easel.

e-on is using a different sales model, where they give away a free product (Pioneer) and allow you to upgrade it bit by bit or product line by product line.

Easel doesn't exist anymore, but you can upgrade from Easel 6 to Esprit 7 for $129.