Posted on February 13th, 2009 in
Internet
by Chris Channing
The world of consumer electronics has continually been kind to buyers, as prices in such electronics are falling each and every day. Knowing which technologies are currently surfacing and why electronics are becoming cheaper will enable a consumer to accurately predict price drops in the future.
LCD televisions and flat panel televisions are a great example of how electronics have decreased in price substantially over the past five years, but at the same time offer more power and resolution with each new model. Production of LCD displays has become less expensive, which is then in turn passed onto the consumer as savings. In early years of the LCD, there was a high failure rate in the production line- meaning prices were bumped up to account for lost materials.
In a time not too long ago, we saw car stereos maintain rather expensive price even for the most basic of after-market models. Today we see LCD-based monitors complete with satellite radio capability for the same price of basic models just years ago. Obviously the LCD-based monitors have come down in price for the same reason televisions have, but stereos in particular have come down thanks to advances in how transistors are used, made, and produced. As time goes on, transistors will be the main cost-saving component of most standard electronics.
Sometimes it isn’t about what is being produced for less, but what else is out there that may “outdo” the competition. An example would be with computer peripherals, where the mouse soon evolved into a laser-based tracking system- instead of the conventional ball used to track movement. Although seemingly more complicated, laser mouse technology is now competitively priced with older technologies, which have no other choice but to maintain the same price or beat it.
Unfortunately, the advancement of technology can also waste the money of a consumer in some senses. An example would be with how the DVD is slowing evolving into better forms of media such as Blu-Ray. Investing in a DVD player now without Blu-Ray technology may prove to be a poor purchasing decision if the DVD is slowly phased out. An example of this would be with VHS tapes, which are now considered deprecated.
Take the tips mentioned in mind: the manufacturing process, new technologies emerging, and of course competition. With a little research, a consumer may ensure their purchase will not be in vain, or simply become obsolete within a few years of buying it.
Closing Comments
In the end, consumers are going to win the battle in getting cheaper technology. Each decade gives consumers access to newer and better things- just be sure to remember that research is needed to make sure a purchase won’t become outdated in a short amount of time.
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