Got my XBR200

Posted by Jeff Akin [IP: 169.207.42.3] on November 02, 1998 at 14:41:34:

In Reply to: Got my XBR200 posted by James on November 02, 1998 at 13:44:46:

:
: : : : If I buy a TV today, it has to be upgradable. I want it to last for more than a couple
: years.

:
: So you're trying to say that HDTV will be the new standard and available in every market
: in two years?

: I would believe more like five or more. There are A LOT of people out there that
: 1. Can't afford or
: 2. Don't want the hassle of buying a new tv to replace their perfectly good one.

: The longer it takes for the public to catch on, the longer it will be till HDTV is here in
: force.

: Don't get me wrong, I would love to have HDTV now but... I think it will take a bit longer
: than two years.

: I believe that by the time HDTV has taken over, I will have received more than my
: moneys worth from my XBR200. Then I can buy a brand new RPTV.
: By then there will be standards and the picture technology will be vastly improved and
: much cheaper than today.

: I guess that's not the most cost-effective way of doing things but at least I'll always have
: the best.

: James

I don't know what the standard will be in two years. However, I do know that there will most likely be a standard by then. If I am buying a RPTV today,I want one that will allow me to upgrade to that standard without buying a new RPTV.

As far as having the best set now, I've seen the XBR and I've seen the Mits 50803. You don't have the best picture now, nor will you in the future. I am not trying to slam the XBR. It has an exceptional picture. I am just saying that spending $3800 on a NTSC-only set is not wise.

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