>>I think that once the realization starts to hit that these cameras are intended for the D-VHS market, then indeed some initial general interest will be lost (or perhaps for JVC's benefit there will be new interest in D-VHS). But ultimately I think it's still a significant development and it represents at least a step in the next direction beyond DV.<<

Agreed. I see that Sony is even coming out with a high end HD 4:4:4 camera that uses Mpeg 4. How ironic is that since so many Sony fans have been attacking the Gr-HD1 because it uses Mpeg with HD?