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Apple, XBox, PS2 and such are not the same issue.
The reason Betamax lost to VCR was simple enough. BetaMax
was a better but expensive lock in..where VCR had less quality
but was cheaper and you were NOT locked into Sony. I could
make a copy on my Sony VCR and later use it on my Ericson VCR
with no problem.

Never owned an 8 track myself.

You are correct about Apple, XBox and PS2 those are where the
consumer is informed and should be. However I always
assumed that the DVD would follow the VCR as the prices for
these players has goon through the floor and what once costs
hundred is now sometimes as little as $50.

Pagan jim
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Guarenteed failure right out the gate  gordon@... | 01/04/05
Uh huh, so how come TiVo is so popular then?  No_Ax_to_Grind | 01/05/05
Doesn't apply  Roger Ramjet | 01/06/05
DRM Will Kill It  markdoiron | 01/05/05
Misconceptions, Half Truths and out right Lies  ShadeTree | 01/05/05
Um even in your scenerio..what happens "IF" I buy  Laff | 01/05/05
No guarantees...  ShadeTree | 01/05/05
This was based on theconcept that I did purchase the content.  Laff | 01/05/05
My point is ....  ShadeTree | 01/05/05
Apple, XBox, PS2 and such are not the same issue.  Laff | 01/05/05
RE: Never owned an 8 track  Squawkbox | 01/05/05
Hey I've seen 8 tracks..remmeber I come from Maine  Laff | 01/05/05
Hey I've seen 8 tracks  Squawkbox | 01/05/05
misconception my eye!  wessonjoe | 01/13/05
You are right, no one buys a TiVo do they?  No_Ax_to_Grind | 01/05/05
Home Invasion is Right  pc_putz | 01/05/05
RE: consumer who wants a backup a criminal  Squawkbox | 01/05/05
ShadeTree mentioned that "IF" the manufacturer did  Laff | 01/05/05
None the less.  ShadeTree | 01/05/05
Well in that case I will follow my fore farthers ie the  Laff | 01/05/05
You will not be allowed that choice.  ShadeTree | 01/06/05
Heh heh heh...I have over 20 years now of fixing and building  Laff | 01/07/05
Sledgehammer To Crack A Nut  john_goodchap@... | 01/05/05
My thoughts are more philosophical  Mack DaNife | 01/06/05

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