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Originally Posted by Neillithan
Whether or not it's a practical reality is not my concern.
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Well, Neil, you're not a CEO of a hardware box manufacturer trying to make products that can be sold at a profit.
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My PC plays all videos regardless of complexities, resolutions and bitrates.
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Such a machine costs hundreds to thousands of dollars. It is simply not a viable idea to think you can sell standalone devices at such a price.
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Dark Shikari and yourself would have me believe I shouldn't question the nature of things unless I have a degree in rocket science.
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It's not rocket science. There's no way affordable standalones and set-top boxes could be made to support 5.1. You can ask anybody knowledgeable in the field. I work for a semiconductor maker that sells into this industry. I know what is viable from a HW perspective. You are welcome to refute this with some facts.
That will do wonders for your reputation.