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| reply to morbo
Re: can't wait for the next version While *you* may see it that way, a lot of folks apparently do not, for a variety of reasons:
1. CableCARD compatibility at the TV level is expensive, as the compatibility is traditionally in higher-end and larger TV sets (42 inches and larger, typically; though two Sony LCD models of 26 and 32 inches *used* to sport CableCARD compatibility, both were replaced with non-compliant models due to slow sales). People buy based on price *first*.
2. For the majority of TV purchasers, CableCARD is *not* a deal-breaker (or deal-maker, for that matter). In my case, last year, it was; however, I was far from typical in that regard.
3. The price difference between CableCARD and the STB lease fee, even in areas where the CableCARD is given away, is usually no *better* than $5/month (in the case of a HD, but non-DVR, STB). For most cable households, $5/month is not seen as significant for a single TV (or two). |
