Companies Quote by Clayton M. Christensen
“There are a lot of companies - not just Sony and Kodak - that have spent a lot of money trying to make the quality of the digital images comparable with film. But when you're sending these things over the Internet, they don't have to be high quality.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Trends, 2000s, Clayton M. Christensen
Digital image quality is often over‑engineered for internet use where lower resolution suffices, wasting resources.
In simple terms: High quality isn’t always needed online.
Key Takeaway
Match image quality to delivery medium.
Themes
technology
economics
media
Mood
practical
analytical
Type
advisory
observational
When to use this quote
- online advertising
- e‑commerce product photos
- social media sharing
- remote collaboration
Key Concepts
digital imaging
cost efficiency
network bandwidth
Questions to Reflect On
- Is your image quality appropriate for its purpose?
- How can you reduce unnecessary data usage?
A Different Perspective
Higher quality may be required for archival or professional printing.
