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Originally Posted by th4t1guy
One thing I never quite understood about the CDTV was that it seemed split between being a home theater/hifi device and a home computer (IR remote vs using mouse+keyboard). Was it usable at all with just the remote?
I just don't see anyone hooking up along with their VCR, amplifier, EQ, etc. and then actually having a keyboard and mouse plugged in.
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Thats the thing, the CDTV was developed because someone thought it was a good idea, and sometimes those good ideas find a market and succeed.
The CDTV was a good idea, but there wasn't a market that wanted it nor needed it.
Best analogy I can come up with is it was a good idea ahead of its time.
Take the Nissan Prairie people carrier in the early 80's, it failed, it was a great idea but people were unsure they would need something like that.
15 years later with stuff like the Vauxhall/Opel Zafira, everyone is saying "what a great idea".......... right product, wrong time.