When introduced in the late 1970s,the VCR created new patterns of consumer behavior.For example,assuming the user could learn to set the timer,he or she could tape programs to watch at a later time.DVD,a playback only video system,was introduced in the late 1990s.DVD discs contain full-length movies with digital sound in a format that resembles conventional music compact discs.Which of the following most accurately describes the respective degree of newness of these two global products?

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The VCR represented a discontinuous innovation because it introduced a fundamentally new way for consumers to interact with television content, allowing for the recording and later viewing of programs. The DVD, while also innovative, was more of a dynamically continuous innovation as it improved upon existing digital media formats (like the CD) with better quality and capacity but did not fundamentally change how consumers interacted with video content as the VCR did.

When Introduced in the Late 1970s,the VCR Created New Patterns