Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
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Yet, historically, Apple allowed customers who bought the iPhone before the release of the iPhone 3G to be upgraded at no cost. Google gave Nexus One customers a $100 rebate.
Your point comes from the business aspect which is obvious. Still, from the point of the customer, why is it at not least understandable to ask that the companies make some reparations? Hell, it might even make some business sense - trade in a 2D HDTV, get a 3D blu-ray player which will necessitate a 3D TV in addition to 3D media, glasses, and whatever else might be necessary.
@doboy
Of course from the point of view of customers getting free stuff is preferable to paying, but you're just speaking nonsense.
3G is one thing, and like I said, that's a marketing gimmic when Apple allows an upgrade... that's about PR.
Those companies letting you upgrade your dvd to blu-ray charge money and profit. that's just clever marketing.
No, you do not deserve a new TV for free. That's ridiculous. These companies are developing a new TV spec to make more money. Not because you deserve it. Not for social justice. Because it makes more money.
The idea that you could send in your old TV for a new one is crazy. They have been improving TVs for half a century, so you should know by now that they are going to improve on what you bought.
Here's a secret: if you buy the very best 3D TV, they will come out with something a lot better in a few years at most ... and they won't give it to you for free. So now you know. Wish someone had explained this for you earlier.