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Before Blu-ray and Streaming, DVDs, and even CDs, one gigantic platter not only ruled over home cinema, but helped create the entire concept: LaserDisc. But what happened with LaserDisc? Why was it so infrequently used in its time?
For a much deeper dive into LD, check out Technology Connection’s videos on the topic: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn6rSDpkuPadWPpbhIToZIVVS4bRIBQTi

Sources:
– TheDroidWorks Brochure: http://www.typewritten.org/Articles/DroidWorks/ed-485.pdf
– Lost ‘Return of the Jedi’ footage discovered on $699 LaserDisc (Verge): https://www.theverge.com/2013/10/27/5035596/lost-return-of-the-jedi-footage-discovered-on-699-laserdisc
– David Paul Greg (Alchetron): https://alchetron.com/David-Paul-Gregg
– Electron beam recording and reproducing system (Google Patents): https://patents.google.com/patent/US3350503
– Record World Dec 2, 1972 (World Radio History): https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/70s/72/RW-1972-12-02.pdf
– LaserDisc Database:
https://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/12189/PILF-2870/Tokyo-Raiders
https://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/44014/060-839-1/Leslie-Cheung:-Passion-Tour-2001
https://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/00017/PILF-2869/Crimson-Rivers-The
https://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/21512/LV335643-WS/Bringing-Out-the-Dead
https://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/32738/LPR-036/Terminator-2:-Judgment-Day:-Teaser-amp;-Trailer
https://www.lddb.com/laserrot.php
https://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/46431/FY105-55MG/Gone-with-the-Wind
– Pioneer halts production of Laserdisc players… finally (Ars Technica): https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2009/01/pioneer-halts-production-of-laser-disk-players-finally/
– BBC Master AIV (WikiMedia): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BBC_Master_AIV_(Domesday_System)_(1).jpg
– Pioneer CLD-1010 (LaserWiki): https://bitcrush.io/laserwiki/index.php/Pioneer_CLD-1010
– Bilbo’s Japan CDV (Batini): https://www.batini.com/otherjapancdv/
– LaserActive and Taito Super D3BOS – Unlikely Origins (LaserActive Preservation Project): https://laseractive.wordpress.com/2017/01/16/laseractive-and-taito-super-d3bos-unlikely-origins/
– RadioShack 1991 Catalog (RadioShackCatalogs): https://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/flipbook/1991_radioshack_catalog.html
– Low pricing of ‘Ghost’ on laserdisc shows a key to the current market (Chicago Tribune): https://books.google.ca/books?id=sf1TAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA27&dq=laserdisc&article_id=5171,2873967&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjyiv6Qh5mBAxUbITQIHQM_B_YQ6AF6BAgNEAI#v=onepage&q=laserdisc&f=false
– LaserDisc Europe: A Miss (So Far) (Billboard Magazine Feb 8, 1992): https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1992/Billboard-1992-02-08.pdf
– LaserDisc Japan: A Massive Hit (Billboard Magazine Feb 8, 1992):

Click to access Billboard-1992-02-08.pdf

– The Ed Sullivan Show stats (US TVDB): https://ustvdb.com/networks/cbs/shows/ed-sullivan/
– HDTV Sets Now in Over 80% of US Households (Leichtman Research): https://web.archive.org/web/20150314055243/http://leichtmanresearch.com/press/031315release.html
– Electronic Games 1993-12: https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1993-12/page/n1/mode/2up
– Pioneer’s multiformat Laseractive System (Video Magazine Dec 1993): https://archive.org/details/video-magazine-1993-12/page/n17/mode/1up

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MUSIC CREDIT
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Outro: Approaching Nirvana – Sugar High
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
2:33 Electron Beam Data Storage
3:06 Did it “fail”?
3:45 LET’S WATCH A LASERDISC
5:08 Resolution
6:00 Audio
6:15 How it evolved
8:50 Problems
11:40 Side by Sided with VHS
13:50 Durability
14:28 Big in Japan
17:50 Enter PlayStation
18:55 Playing SEGA on LaserDisc
20:15 Storage Density
22:22 Gaming with Cartridges
23:30 SEGA Pricing
25:00 Outro

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MUSIC CREDIT
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Intro: Laszlo – Supernova
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:51 Taking Some Measurements
4:35 Testing Various Solutions
8:00 Testing the Paint
13:30 Grounding Paint?
15:17 Wireless is Safe
17:27 Outro

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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119):
0:00 Chapters.
0:55 Intro.
1:20 Topic #1: NVIDIA releases DLSS 3.5.
2:02 NVIDIA’s claims, “AI is the future of gaming.”
3:44 Linus on native res gaming, DLSS implementation, Luke on possible issues.
8:52 Linus on using AI to game dev, data processing.
15:02 Game dev, graphical fidelity, Luke’s “story.”
20:41 Stream dies, spliced VOD.
20:43 Topic #2: Microsoft’s Nintendo acquisition plans leaked.
21:57 How rumors spread, LTT food & LinusCatTips
22:58 Documents leaks planned projects for Xbox.
25:11 ZeniMax’s planned games, Luke on Tomb Raider.
28:52 Microsoft’s interest to acquire companies, Luke on companies that fell off.
30:51 Nintendo Switch’s power, lack of roadmap, “it’s Tomb Raider, who cares?!”
36:00 Luke on Microsoft’s roadmap presentation, “pyramid scheme.”
39:02 Lack of themed Xbox, Linus’s & Luke’s experience, Luke’s TV, Confused Dan.
44:15 Microsoft’s graph on lumping gamers together & other leaks.
45:53 Merch Messages #1 ft. Not-so-smart Linus.
48:15 Have you considered adding legal experts to LMG to review tech lawsuits?
50:39 Tips on helping my autistic brother not be susceptible to microtransactions?
1:00:20 What actions would you take if a MrBeast-sized creator wanted to join FP?
1:01:17 Topic #3: Microsoft’s Copilot AI companion.
1:02:04 Release date, abilities, trying it out on stream.
1:04:02 M365 Copilot’s release date, OpenAI’s DALL-E 3, new Surface devices.
1:08:44 Trying out Copilot, failing miserably.
1:17:13 Viewer logs in using Steam’s QR, crew baffled & impressed.
1:18:35 Luke’s prompt suggestions, Linus’s drawing, Luke on Copilot’s preview.
1:35:55 Linus vents about Microsoft’s search ft. Sleep Country.
1:38:01 Topic #4: House LAN center update.
1:41:09 Linus on rack ports, custom terminated cables, pool watercooling.
1:45:20 Planned LTT videos, thermal camera, heat exchanger & transfer.
1:59:08 Server-heated fireplace, Linus on existing tubes & hot water pipes.
2:05:10 Sponsors.
2:05:17 Corsair.
2:06:22 The Ridge x Hennessy.
2:07:31 AG1.
2:09:07 LTTStore’s new onesie ft. Linus & Luke wearing it.
2:10:20 Merch Messages #2.
2:10:24 Logistics team’s reaction to the M&P truck ft. G4 cube, Z Fold 3 repair.
2:32:48 How did Luke get the Starfield Constellation Edition Smartwatch?
2:34:39 Would the badminton center include rental rackets?
2:36:29 RAM in Intel & AMD chips? ft. Luke’s phone, old hardware, CD movies, RF-blocking paint.
2:51:28 Topic #5: LTX2024 is not happening.
2:54:17 Whale LAN, potential to improve Whale LAN.
2:59:33 Whaler_99, OG LTT forums mod, officially hired as LMG’s IT guy.
3:01:55 LMG employees’ comments on M&P’s owner & video production.
3:04:12 Best parts that didn’t make it into the video? ft. Linus is a fainter.
3:11:26 Topic #6: Asus’s ROG Ally base model.
3:11:44 Topic #7: New YouTube policy allows channels to change YT name only.
3:12:18 How a hacked channel might look now, could Google not make things worse?
3:13:06 Topic #8: Unity swaps their install fees change with a new plan.
3:14:25 Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show After Dark.
3:15:03 What’s the itch factor on the LTT merino T-shirt? ft. Onesie photos.
3:16:44 Tech projects wanting to stay independent despite purchase offers?
3:18:42 Precision screwdriver showcase.
3:18:24 5M face shield Canadian Government formal order story.
3:19:09 Tech in its early days that would become the norm for schools?
3:20:29 Would LTT x Noctua screwdriver be available through Noctua in Europe?
3:20:58 Opinions on tech leaks & its impact on purchases?
3:22:18 What was the best product in a game bundle you got?
3:24:34 Cancelled video project you wished to release and why did you cancel it?
3:25:49 What is Linus’s opinion on Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.
3:26:47 Favorite LTTStore merch you’ve ever done?
3:28:46 Opinions on Supreme Commander 2?
3:29:05 Anything felt different since the week break? Any noticeable improvements?
3:33:50 Tech tips on cooling without a pool?
3:35:50 Tell a story about a time you felt like a Sims character.
3:36:52 Thoughts on the GR Corolla & the intelligent manual transmission?
3:37:41 Thoughts on selling 3D printed LTT screwdriver case?
3:39:20 Outro.