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Posted by Kimba W. Lion on 10/08/05 23:36
Tarkus <karnevil9@beer.com> wrote:
>> So, apparently the movie studios have no faith at all in the rumor that
>> there will be a dual-format player.
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>I don't see the logic. Just because there's a dual-format player doesn't
>mean that's what everyone is going to be using. Most players will only
>support one format, at least at first.
The logic behind the dual-format player is reduced risk to the consumer. If
the ivory-tower types want to take their format wars to the marketplace, the
only logical path for one who wants to buy into the embattled formats would
be to take neither side over the other. If most players support only one
format, then buying a player means risking being stuck with an obsolete
player if the other format wins the market war.
If the studios see the need for double-inventorying everything--something
the retailers will hate with a passion--then they must not foresee any
dual-format players making it to market. Which means it will make the most
sense for consumers to not buy into the new formats.
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