On the same scale, how can manufacturing a 27" LCD panel possibly cost more than manufacturing a 27" CRT? "Convergence". Gee, I haven't heard anyone use that word in years! I think it died at about the same time as the term "New Media" ;) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Craig Birkmaier" <craig@xxxxxxxxx> > > The issue with TVs is simply one of economics. The average price of a > TV is sill well below $500. It will take years for LCD panels to be > price competitive, especially for the smaller screens that will be > found in bedrooms, etc. > > The only way this can change is if there is a shift in perception > about the value of a new display. If new applications emerge that > take advantage of the benefits of LCD displays, the masses might > spend a bit more for a digital media appliance to replace an existing > TV. This is where "convergence" could have an impact. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.