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Originally posted by SayersWeb:
It just seems that technology allows the changes to come much more frequently. In the past 10 years we have seen everything from cassette tape, MD, DAT, DCC, MP3, WMA, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1, Pro Logic, DTS, DVD, SACD, DVD Audio, VHS, Betamax, Digital VCRs, Laserdisc, CD, NTSC, EDTV, HDTV, RPTV, DLP, LCD, CRT, plasma, Dipole, Bipole, direct radiating, PVR, Satellite TV, Cable, webtv, Composite, S-video, Component, RGB, DVI, Coax, Optical, Coaxial digital, etc., etc.

The convergence of technologies inundates us with formats and buzz words at such a fast pace it truly becomes a hobby just to keep up with them.

I'm not complaining... change is good! It's just a little overwhelming.

[This message has been edited by SayersWeb (edited December 10, 2002).]


Well...if fearing that you'll get an outdated piece of equipment, you can always use the rule of three:

If best buy has three different companies shooting it out for this nitch, your pretty well golden.

About the only thing that this doesn't work for is Betamax. All the other "fly by night" formats seem to be pretty well cemented when you see at least three consumer electronics companies fighting it out for your dollars on the shelf of your local best buy. So check ther first before you decided to plunk down cash for that new hechababbi. Once you see three of them, start shopping the boutiques till your heart is content.

Jason