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As a model railroader and someone who worked for 20+ years in electronics engineering, I would like to add my 2 cents. On one side with new technology there is a need to recoupe investments and also a period where we can make some money as a company with this new technology. People may start out in this or any other business because they love trains, electronics etc. But the bottom line of any business is to turn a profit. Now DCC may have been around enough that Bachman is taking the line that we can produce a basic product cheap overseas, and buy a large segment of the market through agressive pricing. Or it can be just a cheap product. Time will tell. There are examples of both items. <br />I returned (2) sub $50 DVD players that just were very unreliable. Then I bought a $79 one that has been great. I'm a pro photographer now by trade. There are $2000 3-4 MP cameras that will blow away a image from $500 6MP camera. <br />You can cut down on the quality and the design of a product to cut cost. Early on they found they could produce CD's for the same or cheaper than tapes or albums, but were able to get 2-3 times the price, because it was New Technology. Then 10 years later we all got a check for $8 because they artificialy held the prices up. The power supply may not be as clean. The noise level on the transmitter or receivers may be noisy. It's not just black and white. I for one hope it works wonderfully . For a layout my size it would be a great bargain. BTW Where does one find a $53 DCC unit ? <br /> <br />Thanks, Dave
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