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To: Z Analyzer who wrote (6000)	4/1/1999 9:09:00 PM
From: Mark Adams	Respond to of 9256

Digital (hd based) VCRs should improve the picture quality for recorded programs over their tape based counterparts. VHS captures ~3Mbps of video data, while the actual broadcast contains closer to 6Mbps. This, combined with the ability to play and record at the same time, allowing a pause function for live tv, should attract some premium. However, if the devices cannot function without a monthly subscription, then it's going to be a harder sell. I can see a need for cost recovery, if the device is dialing an 800 number to get program info. But it should be able to leverage existing internet access for the 5-20 million already on board. Then the monthly fee becomes viable for some form of value added function beyond setting the clock, and providing a 'record ally mcbeal' function. One example that comes to mind, is the audience selected plot shifts or endings, enabled by downloading alternative scenarios during off hours, or with cable modems, even real time.

To: Z Analyzer who wrote (6000)	4/4/1999 9:04:00 PM
From: jfrancis	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9256

Z Analyzer, I apologize for being unfamiliar as I read this thread on digital VCR's. It seems you posted once you were very excited about this as another vast market for htch. Are you guys refering to recordable CD's? What is the potential here for htch? I'm desperate for information after holding htch through 51 and watching it go back to the $20's like many of you and my hope is the need for htch's TSA will grow with upcoming technology. Thanks. jf