Poll- Are 99-cent TV shows a good idea-

Poll: Are 99-cent TV shows a good idea?
Confession time: In the nearly five years since iTunes began selling TV shows, I've purchased exactly zero. Why? Because I think Apple's $1.99-per-episode price tag is too high.Apple seems to think so, too, which is why the company is reportedly looking to drop show prices to 99 cents. Unfortunately, the networks aren't too keen on the idea, as indicated in last Sunday's New York Times story: "Networks Wary of Apple's Push to Cut Show Prices."I'm not sure why Hollywood's number-crunchers fail to grasp basic economics, but I think we should help them get the message: lower your prices and more people will buy your product.I mean, look, networks, your shows are already in the can. It's not like you're producing them exclusively for this medium. And Apple provides the bandwidth for delivery, so cutting prices costs you nothing--unless, of course, sales fail to increase accordingly, in which case you can go ahead and raise them again.I know we're only talking about a buck difference here, but having been "raised" on 99-cent songs (which, incidentally, have a lot more replay value than last week's episode of "Parks and Recreation") and, increasingly, 99-cent apps, I cannot and will not spend $1.99 on a TV show.But 99 cents? That's my magic number. And I'll wager plenty of other iPhone and iPod Touch owners feel the same. Take our latest poll:Would you buy more TV shows if they cost 99 cents each?surveysPoll: What's your favorite audio format?
A couple of weeks ago I asked Audiophiliac readers to vote in my "What's the worst audio format?" poll, so now let's find out what you guys think is the best audio format. As in that poll, sound quality isn't the only criteria -- how you use the format and other factors may come into play.I love vinyl but play more CDs, mostly because the selection of contemporary music is vastly greater on CD than it is on LP. I listen to Apple Lossless files on my iPod Classic when I'm on the go, but at home it's mostly CDs and LPs, with a smattering of SACD, DVD-Audio, and high-resolution downloads.Listening at home is fundamentally different, it's more focused than on-the-go listening. That is, I'm really listening, as opposed to having music "on" to serve as soundtrack for whatever else is going on around me. In those cases, fidelity isn't paramount. How could it be? The environment is usually noisy, and there are more distractions when I'm not at home.So I come down on the side of vinyl for sound, and I love the size, look, and feel of LPs. Yes, they're easily damaged and fragile, so they need to be treated with care. That's fine with me. Add your two cents about the best format in the Comments section. Ideally, your vote or comment should be based on personal experience with the format. Feel free to list formats I neglected to mention.