With all due respect, the internet has changed everything regarding both disseminating information and marketing. I would agree we all fit a category of "consumer" but unlike others we have a passion that directs us to find out more, question further, speculate harder and analyze intensely.

Most forums and newsgroups regarding home theater are inundated with product announcements and delivery dates that usually come directly from company press releases. In many cases these announcements are rife with optimistic information and downright deceitful "promises" intended to delay consumers from purchasing competitive brands or motivate them to "jump in with both feet" because "they'll soon be delivering the missing piece to make it all work."

I'm in no way questioning the integrity of either RTI or Etronix and I'm certainly not commenting on the quality of a product I don't have yet. Rather, I'm defending my right to express both frustration and skepticism.