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To: RetiredNow who wrote (60072)	6/28/2002 10:56:33 PM
From: Victor Lazlo	Respond to of 77400

mind i'm not saying it won't happen but it does have to be paid for. And so far, the cable co's are obviously having problems keeping up with their expenses. And as the artcle points out, they are losing market share. No gloom and doom here, just bitter realism <gg>

To: RetiredNow who wrote (60072)	6/28/2002 11:04:42 PM
From: Victor Lazlo	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 77400

<<Don't believe me? Well, just look at Time Warner Cable's iControl Video on Demand. It's just as good as Blockbuster, but cheaper and you don't have to go to the store to get the video or worry about late charges. Would you rather watch A Beautiful Mind using VOD for $3.95 or would you rather get in your car, drive to Blockbuster, rent the DVD for $4.25, watch it at home, then remember to take it back on time. Well, I'm sure your answer is the VOD route as any sane person would choose. It's cheaper and more convenient. >> The video store is still cheaper. You see, the ease of use and convenience of the iControl Video on Demand means that you will soon be spending over $160/month on all those movies!