"That old coot cost us dearly. "
In the short term, most definitely, however, as events unfolded EDIG was able to create a new market for itself, better controling manufacturing, diversifying and expanding its customer list and working with companies not looking to destroy you in the process.
Now with the new eVU-ER and a 20+ hour battery life, EDIG stands alone in portable IFE, imo. That not only puts them in a position with wider margins but helps with branding their company name as they continue to grow the eVU market.
Just wait when DM starts mopping up!