Blu-ray DVD players hit the market in 2002. Due to their enhanced picture quality, they have slowly replaced standard DVD players in most stores. The standard DVD players best represent an example of
A) discontinuous innovation.
B) controlled obsolescence.
C) declining innovation.
D) product obsolescence.
E) product screening.

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Standard DVD players becoming less common due to the introduction and preference for Blu-ray DVD players is an example of product obsolescence. This occurs when a new product or technology makes an existing product outdated or no longer desirable.

Blu-Ray DVD Players Hit the Market in 2002