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From: a1654@mindlink.UUCP (Michael Beck)
Newsgroups: comp.ivideodisc
Subject: Re: How much can be put on a videodisc
Message-ID: <4003@mindlink.UUCP>
Date: 1 Dec 90 14:42:41 GMT
Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada
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        In this discussion on CD-I, CD-V, etc., which are coming, no mention
has been made of Commodores' CDTV which is available in limited release now.
General release after Christmas.
        This machine is basically an Amiga 500 in a box that plays standard
ISO-9660 CDs, CD audio and CD Graphic disks. It is designed to be completely
interactive with a remote infrared control.
        Just some of the specs are a Sony/Philips type CD-ROM standard mode 1,
mode 2. Video outputs:
        Analog RGB, Digital RGB
        Composite Video NTSC (RCA connector)
        component video Y-C(S connector for S-VHS and Hi8)
        RF modulated
        optional genlock capabilities via plug in module.
        Three-mode (CDTV, video source or mixed) under software
        control.
        8X oversampling stereo sound
        Centronic parallel port
        RS-232 serial intereface
        External floppy drive interface
        Harewired alternative to IR for a keyboard, mouse, joystick
        2 audio output ports (RCA type)
        MIDI in and out.
        Stereo headphone jack

        It is being sold at around $995.00 Canadian.
        Oh, and it has a DMA slot for SCSI, LAN, etc.

        Just proplr might be interested as this machine is available and will
be out for 6-10 month before CD-I appears on the market.
--
Michael Beck
a1654@Mindlink.UUCP
"So, like, whatever..."


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