#CDTV, CD-I etc.
27-Oct-91 22:44:02
Sb: #38414-#CDTV, CD-I etc.
Fm: Jerry Isdale 72330,770
To: John Pendergrass 76246,676
The way CDI is FMV-capable, is that it has a slot or a socket for the FMV
chip when it comes available. Thus they can keep modifying the FMV spec for
another four years <sorry cant resist> and then bring out a chip.
Of course, they'll need new cd's to support the latest FMV method.
CDXL is just a fancy ultra efficent way to get multiple interleaved data
streams off a CD as fast as possible. CBM did some demos that show 1/4
screen near-FMV (not 24 or 30 fps) to show off the capability.
We (xiphias) will probably be adding CDXL support to our 1992 edition
products. However, i think we will stick with full screen images. The
playback rate will be faster than the current system but not FMV. probably
around 5-10 fps.It will also make our audio breaks cleaner.
There is a chance we can also use CDXL to speed up our search system.
maybe.
as for hanging out & answering question, i enjoy it!
– jerry