Re: DVD

> > > Supposed to replace VCR.  Kind of like CD replaced tape
> > > can play ALL CD's, audio and computer.
> > CD really didn't replace tape. People might *BUY* more music on CD, but the
> > still have to record to tape.
> Yea, but CD is the NEW media.  As will DVD be.  It will be MUCH bigger than
> CD.  It will TOTALY obliterate tapes.

Data from March 1996 PC World on DVD:
Single layer, single side capacity: 4.7 gigabytes.
Maximum capacity: 17 GB
Tranfer rate: 1.35 MB/sec.

Video Data (Single side, Single layer, MPEG-2):
133 minutes film w/
3 sets of surround sound tracks and
4 sets of subtitles.

Later Plans:
A "R" to "G" converter for movies.
Write-once disks for 3.8 GB.
Rewritable disks with 2.6 GB per side.