Hi, the features he and I were referring to were specifically on computers, not on cameras. Nevertheless, similar principles apply. The outstanding success of Microsoft in the marketplace is despite the poor usability of their products, not because of it. Similar considerations may apply to Nikon and Canon.
--- Bob Sunday, November 24, 2002, 11:44:23 PM, you wrote: > Those studies certainly can't be the last word on user interfaces or > Canon and Nikon would not be at the top of the heap. Even P&S cameras > that are feature packed attract more buyers than those that have minimum > features. > Len > --- >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Bob Walkden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >> Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2002 1:14 PM >> To: Juey Chong Ong >> Subject: Re[4]: Why I won't be buying an MZ-S >> >> >> Hi, >> >> this is not current thinking. The literature is full of >> studies which show that the various features you mention >> decrease user satisfaction and decrease productivity - ie the >> ability to get the required task done. >> >> --- >> >> Bob
