#CDTV, CD-I etc.
27-Oct-91 12:04:11
Sb: #38317-#CDTV, CD-I etc.
Fm: John Pendergrass 76246,676
To: Jerry Isdale 72330,770
Jerry, as I understand it FMV isn't avail yet, and will need to wait for
1992 (and beyond). Could that be the reason that all you're seeing so far
is 1/4 screen and such animation?
The Phillips literature clearly says that it if FMV-capable (ie has some
sort of decoder chip built in), so that when FMV comes out it will support
it. (question: how can they build in a chipset for FMV when the format
isn't set in stone yet??)
Isn't CDXL the CDTV equivalent of 1/3 screen video (or animation, I guess)?
BTW, I want to thank you for your time here, answering questions about your
products and for giving me some 'inside' knowlege of CD-I/CDTV developement
and such. You've been very helpful; it's appreciated.
–jp–seattle–