Article: Eye Spy: Spotlight on the Competition.

By Amy Maclean

Another Shopping Trip

We at CableFAX aren't the only ones who like to do a little research at our local CE stores (see "Eye Spy," 12/1). Smith Barney recently sent its reps out to 80 Best Buy and Circuit City locations in 26 markets across the country, asking sales associates about the advantages and disadvantages of cable and satellite HD service. The good news is that cable fared better than it did at our suburban MD Best Buy dealer earlier this month. 44% of the sales reps Smith Barney spoke to slightly favored cable HD service over satellite, which was recommended by 39%. A sizable 18% of sales associates said there was really no ...

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