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Posted by Joseph Kewfi on 10/23/88 11:36
> The point about HiDef might have some influence, but again how many people
> will really notice the difference beyond a normal DVD and their crappy TV.
> We're getting into the realm of diminishing returns. DVD was a huge leap
> from VHS, and it's going to be hard to make a similarly sized leap.
Find out the statistics for the size and type of TV that is most purchased,
I bet the highest percentage bought are 28-32" CRT TV's.
HiDef won't make a shred of difference on screens that small, and those
buying that size will not shell out big bucks for a miniscule picture
quality increase.
"Anuk Su Namun" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 06 Jan 2006 04:58:31 GMT, "Joseph Kewfi"
> <f_stopblues@NOSPAMiol.ie> allegedly wrote:
>
> > The current DVD format will continue for many years, because it
> > simply is good enough quality at the right pricepoint for the vast
> > majority. Higher quality audio formats than the CD exist, have they
> > replaced the Compact Disc?
>
> I think this is a pretty good point. A bunch of us might have DVD-A and
> SACD players and even some discs, but really, half the public have never
> heard of them.
>
> The point about HiDef might have some influence, but again how many people
> will really notice the difference beyond a normal DVD and their crappy TV.
> We're getting into the realm of diminishing returns. DVD was a huge leap
> from VHS, and it's going to be hard to make a similarly sized leap.
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