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COMMODORE UNVEILS INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM (June 4) Commodore International has unveiled an interactive multimedia system at the Consumer Electronics Show being held in Chicago. The Commodore Dynamic Total Vision (CDTV) player is the first consumer-oriented product to combine Compact Disc technology and a personal computer into a single, simple-to-use, affordable unit. The player connects directly to a television set and home stereo unit to become an intoractive entertainment, information and education center. A infrared remote control allows users to access to a wide variety of programs. For example, the CDTV makes it possible for users to access specific topics listed in reference materials such as encyclopedias, world atlases and almanacs at the touch of a button. Commodore said it will ship the CDTV player in the fall with a suggested retail price under $1,000. At that time it hopes to have more than 100 titles available on such topics as cooking, sports, foreign languages and special learning programs for children. "CDTV is the next logical step in the evolution of consumer electronics," said Nolan Bushnell, general manager of Commodore's recently formed Interactive Consumer Products division. "It provides capabilities far beyond any currently available entertainment or computer system, yet is remarkably simple to use. If you know how to change TV channels with a remote control, you can take full advantage of CDTV." –John Edwards