tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664160868176688099.post310050424291121760..comments2023-06-08T08:35:04.841-04:00Comments on MarketnewsGadgetTalk: Digital Radio Set for Major GrowthMarketnews - Christine Persaudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167737260687333147noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664160868176688099.post-55135303414228698082007-11-26T09:08:00.000-05:002007-11-26T09:08:00.000-05:00The Europeans have always initiated/embraced techn...The Europeans have always initiated/embraced technology faster than North Americans. Internet is an example. Whereas just about all Europeans use SKYPE, most Canadians have no idea what it is. <BR/><BR/>We've tried DAB in Canada but the $800 receivers were beyond the justification of the average user.<BR/>IBOC has the possibility to make it feasible. Loyal listeners are excited at the prospect of listening to their favorite morning show with the clarity of FM/CD. There's no need to woo them - they're already faithful.<BR/><BR/>I think studies are useless because people will naturally transition, like AM to FM years ago and the analog to digital switch we're seeing in TV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664160868176688099.post-69258127938148218782007-11-08T06:18:00.000-05:002007-11-08T06:18:00.000-05:00I hope that with automakers more-and-more making S...I hope that with automakers more-and-more making SatRad standard/optional that it will help to keep HD Radio out of the dash - HD/IBOC is jamming our airways. Ford is installing statndard/optional Sync and is starting to advertise on TV. Ford is only installing dealer-installed, point-of-sale $350 HD radios, that no one will want - Ford owns Visteon and is an investor in the failing iBiquity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664160868176688099.post-2231181900421487142007-11-07T18:00:00.000-05:002007-11-07T18:00:00.000-05:00Hi pocketradio,thanks for the comments. I'm not su...Hi pocketradio,<BR/><BR/>thanks for the comments. I'm not sure if I agree with you entirely. The blog you referenced discusses HD Radio alone; not other forms of digital radio, like satellite. Deloitte just ranked Sirius Satellite Radio as number one on its wireless fast 50 list, based on a reported 79% revenue growth over the past 5 years. Consumer awareness of HD Radio has indeed grown (to be exact, In-Stat reports that awareness has jumped from 57% of survey respondents in 2005 to 77% in 2007). It is entirely possible, however, that people aren't bothering to take advantage of it.<BR/><BR/>I appreciate your feedback - keep it coming!Marketnews - Christine Persaudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167737260687333147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-664160868176688099.post-16113986222579448852007-11-07T17:40:00.000-05:002007-11-07T17:40:00.000-05:00Yea, right - DAB has stalled in Canada and the US ...Yea, right - DAB has stalled in Canada and the US and is slowing in the UK. Digital radio is a farce:<BR/><BR/>http://hdradiofarce.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com