That is certainly the way things look now to some industry observers.

Industry observers expected a deal only after the result of the general election was known.

Not quite, but industry observers agree that things will never again be the way they were.

Even so, some industry observers say we ain't seen nothing yet.

Industry observers said last week that while the technology wave has come and gone, there are ways to make up for it.

Industry observers say the album probably has the power to keep on selling.

Still, industry observers said the rate of increase in unit sales was beginning to slow.

Other industry observers said the project might work, because it uses the Internet to reduce costs.

Other game makers and industry observers said video games should not be held responsible for violence.

Though Microsoft's record has certainly improved in recent years, many industry observers feel that the company could do more.