When the blogger announced about the new top surface a while ago, I contacted DGT sales about it. They confirmed that the old top surface had been removed and the new model was now in stock together with some of their older boards. I asked if there would be any discount if I bought the older model and was answered with a no. Both old and new versions where to remain the same price and if I particularly wanted the newer model with the updated board then I would have to advise the sales person when purchasing. After this conversation I contacted a couple of DGT distributors here in the UK who knew nothing about the top board update. Eventually I purchased my a second hand Centaur and replaced the top board myself.