I'm gonna buy the Pro version too. I figure if enough of us do that then the powers-that-be at DAZ will sit up and take notice,(if Bryce itself is lucrative) and maybe throw some more money into further development of Bryce. I think the HDRI-making feature in the Pro ver. is almost worth the price of admission alone.
    DAZ has pulled off a small miracle here. Remodeling Bryce, with its ancient code must have been like remodeling the foundation, plumbing, wiring, and plaster of a beautiful old house without touching the siding, roof, or exterior. The things that made it feel homey and comfortable in the first place. They haven't messed with the beloved interface, just some of the guts. Bryce7 free addition sure beats Vue8 "Pioneer" as far as well-rounded features, and you can import your own content and models into Bryce.