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Best to market always trumps First to market (brightcove.tv)
2 points by semigeek 6693 days ago
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myspace, craigslist? I think he means that eventually best of market will win. Not sure I agree but some of the examples for it are compelling.

I think it just depends. I disagree with his implication that one can't improve the product after they launch, but I guess he is talking more about hardware products.

Like with Betamax?
This is a fallacy.

Best to market wins if the first to market doesn't have a competitive edge or the establish barriers of entry.