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Re: hdtv purchase now or later?



 On Wednesday 26 September 2007, Kristian Erik Hermansen wrote: 
> On 9/25/07, Scott Ehrlich <[hidden email]> wrote: 
> > It is my theory that come 2009, there will be more of a demand for sets, 
> > thus supply will increase, leading to higher prices - at least in theory. 
> 
> I think this is a horrible analysis of the market :-)  First of all, 
> when supply increases, demand should DECREASE!  And anyways, we all 
> know that technology gets cheaper over time.  However, you should ask 
> yourself whether you really *need* HDTV, or if it is just another ploy 
> by commercial entities to get you spending your had-earned cash.  I 
> have gone minimalist lately and I sold everything that I don't need, 
> like I mean everything.  I have no possessions now and I feel freedom! 
>  This scenario may not work for everyone :-P 
> 
> > That being said, my hunch would be to aim for an hd set with qam come 
> > Black Friday this year, while prices are somewhat still reasonable. 
> 
> I think you should wait until the market is permeated and you feel 
> like you are the last person to buy an HDTV set -- then you will get 
> the best technology for the best deal.  I learned that hard way the 


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