Point taken, Dave ...marketing and its dollar backing represents a major influence on perception, to be sure. But ultimately (and I do mean the
final decision), the real say comes from
consumers and the value they instill, despite the best/most costly marketing attempts. I can't help but recall the near-death of the Mac in the early days, despite the media blitz, or Microsoft's failed (early) attempt at de-throning the almighty Playstation. And no one can contest that Apple or Microsoft were not kingpins in both dollar and marketing influence. Guess what, the consumer made their choices, and these giants had to rethink their game.
Not saying with certainty at all what will happen to the marketing tastes toward ebony. Heck, if enough folks think Bob and Co are full of marketing spin and are boondoggling players, you can bet it will backfire. But I just don't think the market will perceive it as such, nor do we have any evidence at this point in time that there is a backlash a brewin. I think given the resources,
and the general tenor folks have in today's ecology (intentionally avoiding the word "green" ...doh, I said it!
), I feel Bob's direction will simply help shape what is to come; not by nefarious means, but by necessity and good conscience. IMHO, anywhoo. Not a kool-aid drinker of any marque, mind you ...just a observer
Edward
EDIT: I meant "x-box" not playstation ...lol, clearly not much of a gamer, now am I?
