Maney right on with convenience and fidelity stand

I browse a number of newspapers every day but make it a point of reading Kevin Maney’s Technology column in USA Today. In his Wednesday column “Media companies would do well to heed lessons in fidelity, convenience,” his message is spot on both to his target audience and many others in the tech industry. Consumers will eagerly accept questionable fidelity (such as MP3 music) if the experience is very convenient. Likewise, consumers will deal with the inconvenience of a live show to experience what some consider the ultimate in fidelity. Low fidelity and inconvenience on the other hand don’t work for anyone, although the media companies haven’t figured that out. And while having U2 perform in your home, Maney’s extreme example of maximum fidelity and convenience, might be a great experience, I don’t know anyone who could afford that experience.