1.   The flavor is different from that of pasteurized milk and this May mean that time will be required for consumer acceptance.

2.   Already, their polls are being used by news networks for quick polls following presidential debates and by manufacturers to gauge consumer acceptance of their products.

3.   And entertainment has traditionally driven consumer acceptance of new technology into the home.

4.   Automated Teller Machines paved their way to consumer acceptance, transforming the banking industry.

5.   A disagreement in the industry over competing plans for DVD players is thought to have slowed consumer acceptance of the format.

6.   By the same token, however, he said consumer acceptance of the ratings could persuade funds that they need to purchase them.

7.   Candace Corlett, a partner in consulting firm WSL Strategic Retail, said consumer acceptance is helping fuel the trend.

8.   Companies acknowledge that they are still in the initial stage of forging the electronic mall concept and agree that consumer acceptance will hinge largely on how products are offered.

9.   Compatibility would also broaden consumer acceptance of the DVD.

10.   Consumer acceptance of the machines faces roadblocks, some analysts said.