Posted by AZ Nomad on 12/19/06 00:37

On Mon, 18 Dec 2006 16:22:56 -0800, JoeBloe <joebloe@thebarattheendoftheuniverse.org> wrote:


>On Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:18:03 GMT, AZ Nomad
><aznomad.2@PremoveOBthisOX.COM> Gave us:

>>On Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:39:55 -0800, JoeBloe <joebloe@thebarattheendoftheuniverse.org> wrote:
>>> Properly designed "HD" level playback devices will likely never (nor
>>>should they) fall to that EL Cheapo crap level as the hardware inside
>>>that makes them do what they do has a substantially higher cost than
>>
>>The same was said for DVD players, hi-fi VCRs, and even CD players at one time.


> Bullshit. JVC made ALL the tape transports for years for the VHS
>format. The state of the electronics world at that time was
>different. The audio chips in the high end stuff is VERY high end,
>and you won't be getting the dumbed down version of it to perform
>similarly for a LONG time.

DVD players started at just under a grand and didn't drop below $300 for
three years. Now can be had for less than $35. Perfect example of expensive
technology that is now dirt cheap.

HI-FI VCRS were over $1000 for 2 years, didn't drop below $300 for another
6 years. Perfect example of expensive technology that can now be had for
under $100.

CDS were over $1000 for 2 years, and didn't drop below $300 for another 3
years. Perfect example of expensive technology that can now be had for under
$100.

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