The CED: No really, it coulda made sense! (Part 2)
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RCA's videodisc system, CED, used vinyl records for video storage but faced competition from VCRs and changing consumer preferences, leading to its demise by 1986. RCA's failure to adapt to the rental market, anticipate the rise of VCRs, and missed opportunities for technology advancement impacted the system's success in the home video market.
Insights
- RCA's CED system, utilizing vinyl records for video content storage, faced market challenges from VCR competition and changing consumer preferences, leading to its demise by 1986.
- Despite missed opportunities and delays, RCA's videodisc system had the potential for success in 1975 with affordability and high information density, but failure to consider the rental market and technological advancements contributed to its downfall.
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Recent questions
What is RCA's CED system?
A videodisc system using vinyl records for video content.
How did RCA's CED player function?
Like a record player with unique pickup and tonearm.
Why did RCA's CED system face challenges?
Due to competition from VCRs and changing consumer preferences.
What led to the demise of RCA's CED system?
GE's acquisition of RCA in 1985.
How could RCA's CED system have been successful?
By considering the rental market and technological advancements.
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