On Mar 17, 9:56*pm, "Scooter" wrote:
I have an observation I'd like to share.

My dad who is 82 bought a Bose Wave Radio 10 years ago, & the age of 72. The
radio sounds really great and the CD player is even better. I can't say
enough good things about Bose's Wave Radio. He also has a computer and is
even online too. Not bad for an old guy right! Well at 82 my dad just bought
a "46" flat screen TV and ordered the high definition package from Direct
TV. *He loves his music and is a regular user of radio too.

Here's my point. *my dad is satisfied with the benefits of his current
radio. But recognized the need to upgrade
to a flat screen TV with HD. HD Flat screen TVs are selling! HD radio's are
not. Maybe most consumers are happy with their current radio selection and
see no need to upgrade. The reverse is different for HD TV... Once you'd
experience high def TV there's no going back to old technology..


One can make a similar argument about HD radio. If you were looking
for improved audio quality and a broader range of selections and found
them on HD radio then there is an excellent chance you would upgrade.
If not then you probbably won't find HD radio worth bothering with.
Since there is no subscription fee the cost is limited to buying a
receiver.

I've tried HD TV and really don't see what all the excitement is
about. The pictures have greater detail, but many of the wide-screen
images are slightly flattened and rapid movement can sometimes result
in weird digital artifacts. Football players sometimes look like
members of the long-lost band of Flatheads.


For the users of this group are you happy with the sound of your current
radio's?

Sure, the sound is ok, but I would definitely like to get the
additional channels on public radio.


Would you replace your analog TV's before ditching radios?

Probably after.