[opendtv] Re: Optimizing the system

On Dec 22, 2004, at 1:12 PM, Manfredi, Albert E wrote:

> So tell me this: what would you lose by storing everything
> as 1080 line in the HD-DVD, vs 720 line?
>
> Would it cost more? No.
>
> Would it be incompatible with some players? No.
>
> Would it mandate that users buy a more expensive display?
> No. It just means that some or even most won't be able
> to enjoy the full glory of the recorded material, but
> so what? This would still provide as good a picture as
> their sets will allow.
>
> Gee, it seems there's no point in compromising the
> software, then.

Would it reduce future sales of "new and improved, Super HD-DVD" 
versions of the same media that consumers have already purchased? YES!


>  So the "economic" issue is just vapor.
>
>

Or lost future profit.

The Disney's of the world would never let pragmatism get in the way of 
future profits.



Michael Hazarian
Rx Productions

 
 
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