was just reading the below and first time really noticed this format

cd on one side, dvd video on other

out of idle curoisty wondering anyone given them a go ?, well known format ?, any pro's or cons ?, uk price

and any other worthy releases?

Bill Withers-"Just As I Am"

Bill Withers is remastered and given the "Dual-Disc" treatment on this his first and most important album which includes "Ain't No Sunshine", "Harlem" and "Grandma's Hands". The video or DVD side of this new format contains a brand new documentary about Withers including interviews with him now and clips from the early 70's mixed with photos, graphics, and archival footage of the period that is totally worth the price of admission and

Edited December 6, 200519 yr by mike-

was just reading the below and first time really noticed this format

cd on one side, dvd video on other

out of idle curoisty wondering anyone given them a go, well known format, any pro's or cons , uk price

and any other worthy releases

Work of Satan Mike. The sound quality is allegedly worse than normal CD although I really don't see why that should be the case at all. I suspect thats some people's prejudices coming through (like mine!).

I understand that the format is not expected to be that popular for a variety of reasons, more interesting is whether CD will be upgraded generally to HDCD or some other improved format which takes CD to the standard it should have been when launched in what was yet another great consumer rip off. :angry:

Dual disc has its own home page:

https://www.dualdisc.com/faq.html

Edited December 6, 200519 yr by Stuart T

Never heard of it before - and to be honest, can't see it taking off as it's probably more cost effective to press separate CD and DVD and stick them both in a double pack case (which already happens with numerous major label releases)

Never heard off it before... but wanted to post in an intelligent thread for a change

Never heard off it before... but wanted to post in an intelligent thread for a change

Full marks for trying. But please tell me what your signature means?

Col

ps nobody likes a smart arse

Full marks for trying. But please tell me what your signature means?

According to the Mac Sherlock translator it means "This is known in India"

ps nobody likes a smart arse

IN A PAIR OF NEAT PRESSED TROUSERS MINE LOOOKS LIKE A SMART ARSE

HONEST INJUN JUST A BIT BIG

Doug

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