[opendtv] Re: Fw: Re: Post on alt.tv.tech.hdtv of interest today
- From: Mark Schubin <tvmark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 09:25:27 -0400
Just to confirm, what I wrote starts with "Let's see."
TTFN,
Mark
Tom Barry wrote:
>Mark Schubin wrote:
>
>But if you commit to a more expensive record-encumbered
>non-hackable box you will basicley be selling something more
>expensive against cheaper but more functional boxes from
>competitors if it turns out that the Supremes rightly overturn the
>special interest flag legislation.
>
>And I'm not sure it has to be an 18 month design lag with x
>generation boxes already in the pipeline. I would seriously wager
>some folks right now have parallel designs, just waiting for the
>Court results.
>
>I once read an interesting (if you like economics ;) ) book by A.
>Dixit & R. Pindyck, "Investment Under Uncertainty" that outlined
>the economics of when it is best to wait for new information
>instead of binding a decision. Something like a Supreme Court
>case with a lot at stake would easily fit the category.
>
>- Tom
>
>
>
>>>But the US Supreme Court will soon rule on the broadcast flag. If
>>>I was an STB manufacturer I would probably wait for that ruling
>>>before announcing or finalizing any plans for future STB's.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>Let's see:
>>- Broadcast-flag requirements go into effect July 1.
>>- Typical CE product cycle is 18 months.
>>
>>Wait?
>>
>>TTFN,
>>Mark
>>
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