SNDK, gorilla criteria:
Sir Apollo,
Yesterday you outlined SNDK's gorilla characteristics with comments I generally agree with (and thank you for outlining months of discussion in easy-to-understand terms), though with one exception.
(#3) CompactFlash is a discontinuous innovation but I don't feel it is truly better than film. This is a small point, I think, for whether a discontinuous innovation is better than its predecessor isn't important as long as the value chain develops (digital cameras, Palm/MP3 etc.) and the remainder of the criteria are met.
A direct analogy might be Poloroid with it's instant photography. They made a fortune based on a technology/discontinuous innovation that most would agree produces inferior (compared with film negatives) photographs.
Even though digital cameras have been improving, the quality of the photographs is not as good as film based cameras (at least the sub $1000 models). There are clearly advantages to digital photography (ability to delete pics/goofed shots) but most would be able to detect differences in quality when compared to film-based photos.
Am I splitting hairs? My intent is in trying to understand whether the discontinuous innovation must be better, and would appreciate your thoughts.
TIA,
nosmo
PS A few messages back, you commented, I was dismayed to read that I sounded smarter last year than this. <g> LOL! I'm impressed with both years.
PPS Awesome archeological data, TB! I found your finds (messages 26866 and 26868 very helpful.
PPPS Stan, film negatives can be easily converted to "digital" photography with film scanners, though it takes an extra step: usa.canon.com |
