New Logos. What exactly am I getting?

@Jerry Bush Your highness works 🤣 Bat works. Do you remember the band, Mr. Mister? I had customers at that time, Mr and Mrs. Mister. Your humor is well received. Thank you.
Where do I get $10k from? Sadly, my purchase history. It's not a place you really want to go. It was SUPPOSED to be a $400 purchase. Just like all the other Bible software packages I had previously purchased; except, 4-8x higher in price; despite getting a 33% discount. Not that I want to rehash bad feelings toward Logos, but, I felt lied to, and "taken" by Logos. Then with the difficulty in learning curve, I pretty much have resented Logos ever since. With a few moments where I find that glimmer of hope that I MIGHT find purpose in having been suckered in. Since 2009 until several years ago, the last time I tallied, I had spent over $7000, almost $8k. By now, Im sure its topped the 10k mark. Worthless for the return on asset, for now. Despite being the absolute easiest version of Logos, since L-3, my desire and motivation levels are near flat-lined; but, the hope for resuscitation, however, remains hopeful.

The reason I went to the subscription model originally, was for $100/yr it was kind of worth it. We received:
1. access to a huge number of resources. My current library is now in excess of 7000 titles, all of which are owned, except for about 250.
2. Originally I think we received 4 books free, then 3. The most expensive were above $60; and, now, several years later, have dropped down to $15. Still, not bad.
3. We were entitled to borrow 2 courses per year of our choosing. A nice way to get the information from $750 courses.
4. 2% back. Despite what i consider more money than I care to admit, I still receive $20 every year; in a phony effect of making my annual cost $80 or as I say, ironically, 6.66/mo.

The new model doesnt seem all that much of a progress to me.
Seems we lose 2 more books. But, you confirmed it's "better" product. We just dont get our choice any longer.
Seems we gain a couple to 5 courses each year. But, again, we dont get the choices.
And the AI thing. That, is my biggest frustration. I have absolutely zero idea what it is, and why i should pretend to be excited about it. (I was converted to Pro; so, I SHOULD have some something somewhere. But, nope. Nada).

Thanks again
Bats

Scooter
Appreciate your input.
If youre following this threas, as it seems you are, you know more of my situation.
Maybe one day (SOON i pray) I can regain that motivation and desire. The fact this version is the easiest SHOULD help. But, frankly, has not. But, the glimmer of hope remains alive.
When I initially considered subscription or not, I decided that $8/mo ($100/yr) was better than $16 to HBO. Even if it has not been worth it. I mean, I still have it, and access if I can get over the top again.

I have a lot to hope for with Logos; but, retain a lot of resentment toward a company, I at best, think of as a greedy, scammy company, who's primary purpose has been stated to be a business first; with no actual secondary purpose of ministry at all. Kind of a huge turn off, for a "Christian" company. That is how I feel, and how I view the company. But, in another thread, I also mention despite the "ugliness" I see here, there is a lot they do that is right. So, again, there is hope for the (near) future.
Thanks again.

@Graham Criddle
I have saved your response for last, because it is so detailed, and deserves the same level as you gave me.
I have been with logos since mid 2009. Things did not go as well as I would have expected, thus, leaving a very bad taste in my mouth, and a butchered desire to even use Logos.
Fast forward to today. I was switched to Pro from the previous subscription model. I keep getting disappointed by Logos. By definition, this must make me insane; because every time a new Logos comes out, I keep hoping for and therefore, expecting different results.

I am resigned to the fact unless I get so outraged by Logos, or, Logos shuts down, I will be in it for life. This, even if I never open the program again.
This is because while I have had a severely negative experience with Logos, and I have an even worse view of the company and those that created it and run it, regardless how little desire or motivation I have at any given moment to further myself with logos, I always have a glimmer of hope that the desire will spring to life, and I will be able to take full advantage of it. Regardless how bad I may feel the motives might be on the part of Logos. It's how I feel, and, how Logos has presented itself in my view. There is very little that can be done to change that, bar a complete overhaul in it's mission structure and operations. Or, I am able to have my eyes opened to be more sympathetic and understanding of the companies mission and priorities. Which I would be grateful for either; but, not foolish enough to expect either.

I had high hopes for the latest edition of Logos. I see a huge improvement on the ease of use. I've used more features since the update than I have in the previous years combined. No, that is not a great thing. It's a small step forward, because over the past 15 years, I've had very little use, including the new usage. My total usage is probably less than 5 hours than the average low usage user. And here lies the major problem.

So here we are, with yet another update to Logos (which appears to be solely financial in nature) to create a new Logos. But, is it improved? Certainly based on perspective, the answer either yes, or no. And this is where I am at. Where my spiritual and all other struggles are.

I see Logos as not improving at all, but, declining and even failing. And in these areas:
1.Monthly comped books. We have once again lost several books. We went from 4 to 3. Now to 1. Plus the monthly free books, that went from 1 to 2. We also lost the choice of books. But, we also gained in that the books are in copyright, and modern.
2. While we gain several mobile courses, depending on level, we once again, lose the ability to choose what courses we wish to "borrow".
3. AI features. I have looked, and read and still have no clue what this is. I know there are credits used. How many? No idea. How to access it? Again, no idea. Why should I even care about it? Again, not a clue.
Perhaps this is my fault; or, perhaps this is Logos' inability to properly explain things.
I am under the belief that there is some number of tokens we receive each month for AI usage. I also believe that number is supposed to show up someplace. But, no idea where, as I dont see it anywhere. And, how would I use them, if I even had them or knew where they were? Again, no clue at all.

Logos did a great job in creating excitement, I think; because I was hoping to see what benefits this was. But, as far as end results? Similar to the results of the opening of Capone's vault and Y2K. A fireworks finale that fizzles rather than pops!

So, I thank you for the explanation; I still have no clue and the information I keep getting has given no hints or clues. So, once again, tomorrow, I will have some free time, and will give CS a call and see what they can do to try and demonstrate what i am not seeing.

I appreciate your response, very much.

Actually, I do not like subscriptions. Companies love them, because whether people use them or not, their cash cow keeps on draining people's accounts. Some are better than others; but, most are built on the hop you forget all about them, and keep using them. Worse, is the fact that you don't own the material purchased. Many are discovering that with songs or movies they purchased; once the company loses the rights to it, we as customers lose them as well.
That, is where FL shines. They did protect us in that way. Two thumbs up for Logos there.
Now, as far as logos goes, if i can do a subscription of $16 to Netflix (I dont, btw), HBO, or anyone else, I can see doing it for Logos. I don't appreciate what comes off as greed to me, particularly when it comes to a "Christian" organization. I somehow feel as if Jesus would pull out the whip and blast them for it. And, perhaps me as well, for blasting them. But, to me, greed has no place in the Church, or, in God's work. If God blesses a company for their hardwork, Im all for it— and begrudge no one anything. But, if they are greedy, and the like, Oh yes, I very much do.
My purpose behind continuing is, I have poured so much in, and have gotten not even 1/2 a percent in value in return. BUT, it is the continued hope that things will eventually turn around that i hope and pray for.

That is practical advice, and while I do have the mobile edition on my phone and kindle, as you point out, it is different, and a bit frustrating in its own way.
But at the same time, the advice is solid, and very much appreciated. Something I usually teach others, and thats to refocus and redirect attention from one perspective to a whole new one. Focusing on what I can do rather than what I cannot, until I can, is certainly a better way to view things.
Thank you/