Tom Barry wrote: >Eory Frank-p22212 wrote: > > That is ludicrous Bob, when so few people rely on OTA reception. The >fact that newer receivers work better than older receivers is what is >irrelevant. DTV reception quality or lack thereof was never a >significant reason for the slow adoption of OTA DTV by consumers, and no >matter how well these receivers work, most people STILL don't want them >-- especially not if they have to pay extra for them. > > > >I can't agree that it was not a significant hindrance. I personally >believe that American digital TV very rapidly got a "not ready for prime >time" image in the rumor mill and that has crippled its roll out for >years now. > >But again, if there really will be $200 receivers in Walmart that work >soon with set top antennas they we should be able to answer this >question very shortly. > >BTW, I don't think my posts are reaching the list today, but I'll try >anyway. > >- Tom > > > It is not that plug and play receivers will be sold for $zero to $200 alone. It is the business models and the advertising that will go with them. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can UNSUBSCRIBE from the OpenDTV list in two ways: - Using the UNSUBSCRIBE command in your user configuration settings at FreeLists.org - By sending a message to: opendtv-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line.