On Nov 17, 1994 at 21:08, Robert Bland of 1:159/950 sez to Mike Christian:
 RB> Alot of these computer geeks think that an component video signal 
 RB> is RGB. They have alot to learn about system integration though. 
I think things are improving in that area, but there is still a need for more 
cross-training between Compueter and video folks.
 RB> BTW my dealership gave up on the toaster because it never came out 
 RB> on another platform.
We never took it on because several local computer houses, as well as v     
deo house, were already selling it. The competition would have driven profits 
to zilch, so we just stayed out of it. We (the dealer I worked for then) did 
suffer though because we didn't take on ANY non-linear editor/DVE/Graphics 
boxes based on PC's. I think this is one reason the business ended up closing 
its doors, we didn't adapt to the market.
 RB> It is a shame though the toaster wasn't and isnt a bad solution for some 
 RB> end-users but contrary to some opinions it isn't the end all solution.
For Wedding photogs, schools, many industrial applications, etc. it was a 
good solution. The problem (IMHO) is that too many folks tried to use it for 
middle level post production (commercials on a budget, intra company 
training, etc.) and it really doesn't have the same level of quality as, say, 
BetaCam SP VTRs, Ikegami or Sony three chip camera, etc. So you take some 
really nice footage, run it through a TOASTER, and it turns out looking like 
something done in someone's garage or as a school project. But, again, I must 
confess I am very predjudiced against this box .
                      **Mike**
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