[opendtv] Re: Barriers eroding to LCD TV adoption
- From: Bob Miller <bob@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2004 22:09:43 -0400
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.
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