[P1] DVD region codes?

[Jack Rodgers]

On Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at 05:41  PM, Peter Nacken wrote:

> I think it is ok to presume that there could be mini DV tapes holding 
> more
> than 60 / 90 minutes ... And no need to compare to VHS tapes ..

A look at the tape cartridge shows very little empty space left for 
additional tape footage on the mini-DVD cartridge so the only way to 
increase the tape time would be a thinner tape, such as was done a few 
decades ago when tape reels where the rage. However, as was learned 
then, thinner tapes produce more problems and are more prone to damage. 
So, the design is probably an engineering trade off rather than some 
sinister plot as was originally implied.

CDs and DVDs use very different technologies even though there are 
superficial look a likes.

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