03-30-2010, 02:34 PM
torikoos Wrote:Compared to modern computers, DCC systems are pretty basic in their computing capabilities, it's clever electronics and programmable in many ways, and perhaps they do officially classify as 'computing equipment' to a certain degree, but to be that expensive? You can get a laptop for less!
Yes, you're correct on your comments. DCC is quite basic as far as computers go. But Richard makes a good point, it is a supply and demand thing.
And, to a certain extent,, it is a matter of priorities. Not sure about the UK, but, for example, tons of folks in the US are willing to pay $100 a month for cable tv and $100 a month for a mega-internet-GPS-handheld-computer cell phone. A few months with a "regular" phone and no cable and that DCC system is paid for.
Now, I am certain the high cost of model railroading is a contributing factor in keeping younger folks out of the hobby (unless their daddy is in the hobby). How could a 12 year old afford all this stuff?
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