Posted by thad on 05/27/06 20:03

Justin wrote:
> Huh, when DVD players first came out I could buy a player for what? $500
> or more. Not long after that I could buy the same player for $200. Does
> that seem right to you?

One could (reasonably) argue DVD players should be free because they're
worthless without media which must be purchased.

There's precedent for this:

1. original Polaroid cameras (must buy [proprietary] film)

2. Gillette razors (must buy [proprietary] blades)

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