[opendtv] Re: Optimizing the system
- From: Michael Hazarian <haz@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 13:49:42 -0800
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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