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So, just making shit up. Got it.

this.

I always assumed HDTVs became a thing in the early 00s. I asked llama 3



HDTVs (High-Definition TVs) started hitting the market in the late 1990s, but they didn't become widely available and affordable for consumers until the early 2000s.

Here are some key events that mark the progression of HDTVs to the mass market:

1998: The first HDTV sets were released in Japan, but they were extremely expensive, with prices ranging from $10,000 to $30,000.
2002: HDTVs started becoming more widely available in the US, with prices ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 for a 40-inch model.
2003: Plasma TVs, a type of HDTV, became more popular, with prices dropping to around $3,000 for a 42-inch model.
2004: LCD HDTVs emerged as a competitive technology, offering thinner and lighter sets with lower power consumption.
2005: HDTV prices continued to drop, with 40-inch models available for around $2,000.
2006: HDTVs became more mainstream, with prices falling to around $1,500 for a 40-inch model.
2008: The transition to digital broadcasting began in the US, making HDTVs even more appealing to consumers.

By around 2010, HDTVs had become the norm, and prices had dropped to the point where they were accessible to a wide range of consumers. Today, you can find 4K HDTVs (a higher resolution than traditional HDTVs) for under $500.

Keep in mind that these are rough estimates, and prices varied depending on factors like brand, model, and features.
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Interesting.


I hear your point. But I don't believe rocktets will follow the same trajectory. Too much fuel is required. The only way plebs like us will even have a chance is if there is a new innovation making traditional rockets obsolete.

This is true. Back in 2002-3? I bought a huge LCD and paid over 3K for it. It was a good while later that the prices started coming down.

Aw, man. I had to fire my rich guy.
Now I'm gonna need to find me a new one..