Yes, all the competition over technology formats, like the next generation DVD, make it kind of confusing for the average consumer. What to buy so that my stuff doesn't become obsolete?
But it is kind of fun to watch all the tech and media heavyweights battling it out
And in the end, won't it ALL become obsolete? Something better will definitely come along.
In the meantime, everybody will probably produce everything in multiple formats, and there will probably be price wars that make buying the things more attractive. Can you believe I can buy a 21" TV and a DVD player together for about $120?
The most interesting part of this all to me is how global the technology and media businesses have become. These companies do not represent US vs. Japan vs. Germany or any alignments like that. They are much more multinational.
However, China is still pretty much of an outsider in the global tech arena, and trying hard to catch up to get a slice of the pie as a designer and owner as well as a contractor of technology.
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