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Originally posted by Cynthetiq
more the question isn't about upgrading the technology itself; it isn't even more about buying an LP, CD, SACD, MP3 of the same album, but buying the same medium of the same thing with just a few minutes of extras, then another release with a few minutes more, then again.
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I think you'll agree that those who want the best and / or the latest will find themselves upgrading the most, or near-duplicating their purchases in order to fulfill this desire. With consumer behaviour like this, the market isn't likely to accommodate those who are looking for one-stop shopping. Take Mr. Deflok, for example. Clearly a case of a guy who loves the medium, and who isn't afraid to own more than one copy to get what he wants. Should the consumer decide that the ridiculousness of adding 45 seconds of footage and having that constitute a new "version", I'm sure the industry will adapt. Also, Mattel will stop making Barbie in all her new, improved, and obviously redundant kicky gear.
