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Some is, some is not.

Not everyone wants to do update on a regular basis. I don't, and stopped updating my A1 a long time ago. My SXRD doesn't require any updates, and its as good or better than most plasmas out there. My Universal remote, a MX-500 doesn't do online updates either. Just because you choose gear that requires updating online, doen't mean everyone will, or want to.
Yes, I am aware that the PS3 gets updated regulaly.
For me, online updates require that I disconnect my computer, and hook up a 25' cable from my modem to my player(s). I'm lucky they are on the same floor of my house. I suspect I'm not the only one, and many won't or can't do it.
the masses will not tolerate this.

True story:
I went to Best Buy yesterday to pick up a Sharp BD player. On my way in, there was a guy ahead of me returning a Sony S300. I thought it was an amusing coincedence, but didn't think too much of it really. Walking around the store, I noticed that they had 3 open box S300s, as well as a couple regular ones. THAT was not a coincedence. Why do you think people are returning them? I can see one being defective, but not four. I'll bet what happened, is that they needed an update, and wouldn't play a disc the owner bought and expected to watch. A brand new $500 player won't play the newest movies? Take it back!
This kind of thing is OK for first generation gear, but we are at the second or third generation now.
Jack

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