I just ordered BMD DR Studio for $299. and it still comes with the Dongle. Though we are still at the 12.5 version. Probably what will happen when DR14 goes gold, those first time buyers of DR14 will not receive a Dongle, but have to do an online activation of the software. Will the people with the Dongle be able to activate the software from version 15 and beyond? Will have to wait and see!