Interesting question.
I think there are at least a few reasons why the salespeople didn't push digital projectors.
1. Stores such as you mentioned don't often have the proper conditions to show off a projector.
2. Very few people have front projected home theatres. Chances are most of the salepeople haven't even seen a properly setup FP HT. Heck at the big box stores, the salespeople rarely know more than what's printed on the price tag.
3. These stores usually have projectors in their computer section. Most computer peripherals have a smaller profit margin than home electronics.
4. Most people shopping for HT will not have the proper light controlled room for a projector, so why try and sell them one knowing it will probably be returned.
Just a few thoughts off the top of my head.
I think there are at least a few reasons why the salespeople didn't push digital projectors.
1. Stores such as you mentioned don't often have the proper conditions to show off a projector.
2. Very few people have front projected home theatres. Chances are most of the salepeople haven't even seen a properly setup FP HT. Heck at the big box stores, the salespeople rarely know more than what's printed on the price tag.
3. These stores usually have projectors in their computer section. Most computer peripherals have a smaller profit margin than home electronics.
4. Most people shopping for HT will not have the proper light controlled room for a projector, so why try and sell them one knowing it will probably be returned.
Just a few thoughts off the top of my head.