Actually, it's $995.00 (direct from Maxon) or $696.50 competitive sidegrade which (according to one online shop) includes Bryce as a valid competive product and if you hurry, you can get Bryce free - just in the interest of accuracy Not cheap, but not $1500 either :-)

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