Chapter 795: The DVD That Turned Out

The digital video solution for continuously skipping tickets has finally unveiled the mystery.

For this stuff that Bell Labs threw out, the market's reaction was a bit weird.

Of course, MPEG is upset. In essence, this so-called DVD1 is simply an upgraded version of MPEG.

However, they were held back by the lawsuit. Your current MPEG2, not to mention it has not been completed, even if it is completed, you will encounter a series of patent issues.

The most critical thing is that White Systems not only came up with the digital video standard, they also provided a complete solution.

The hardware decompression chip, this stuff produced by Motorola, is really amazing enough. The most important thing is that people have considered the copyright issue. If it is an illegally recorded disc, the chip will not work.

Well, this is actually pretty nonsense. If you really want to bypass this scheme, they have a million ways.

However, if there is a plan, there is a plan. Your MPEG has no such considerations at all.

Go and see the streets of Datuguo and Xiangjiang. VCDs of that kind are everywhere. All of them are in your format, and more than 90% of them are pirated copies.

Well, let me explain.

"Rabbit country? Cough cough, Filson, there is no movement in the foot basin and Baodao?"

"No, still waiting and watching, of course, if we OEM, they will have no problem."

"Of course Rabbit Country will sell it. The quality of the VCD is not good, so they must have higher requirements. However, the timing is still a bit immature.

Well, they will get the right to release simultaneously. As for the regulations, let's not talk about this. "

"Boss, you mean, they will change our settings."

"What I'm worried about is that they will magically change our decoding chip. Well, it's not really a worry, they will definitely change it."

"Boss, since this is the case, why don't we sell it?"

"It's useless, at least you can make some money. This kind of chip is not X86, and the requirements are not that high. The primary goal right now is to seize the market. At least, there will be no problems with the United States and the foot basin.

Engage in two chipsets, sign an agreement at that time, and export products, you can't mess around. "

"Ahem, I see. There's nothing wrong with this. The products they export are different from those sold domestically. Besides, we can still ask for inspection."

The reaction of the foot basin is cold, which is actually easy to understand. Their video recorders are sold all over the world, making money like crazy.

DVD? What is that, can you record sports?

In the United States and footbaths, televisions and video recorders have long been popularized. The biggest use of this thing is to record TV programs that you have no time to watch.

Well, otaku also has some other uses, so I won’t explain too much here.

"Steve, what is the meaning of this so-called DVD? If it's similar to a video tape, why should I buy it?"

Master Qiao looked at Lucas with disdain. This old guy, who doesn't know anything, dares to talk nonsense.

"George, how could it be the same? Let me tell you, the difference is huge. Don't talk about DVDs, even VCDs from Rabbit Country are more convenient than VCRs.

For example, if I go to sing KTV now, VCD is just a number, but video tape is much more troublesome. Also, the clarity of DVDs exceeds that of videotapes. Others are hard to say, if I watch movies at home, I will not consider any VCR. "

"Tsk tsk, so to speak, the current video rental market will undergo some changes." Lucas was thoughtful. He was very sure that if it was not good for William White, this product would definitely not be so positive.

"Rental? Then you can make a lot of money by selling the DVDs directly. If you can't rip them, renting them is better than buying them. Especially those more classic ones."

Lucas figured it out, and the rest of Hollywood's bigwigs weren't stupid either. The picture quality is improved, and copyright issues can be protected. This thing is obviously better than a video recorder.

According to Bell Labs, it may still be a little expensive now, and if it is mass-produced, it will be close to the cost of a video recorder. As for the copying and production costs of discs, they are generally lower than those of video tapes.

Everyone knows that even if it doesn't replace the video recorder, there is still a market for this thing. CD players are selling well, so there are no more vinyl records. In order to get better picture quality, many people don't mind spending more money.

What William White didn't know was that the foot basin man had already started tearing 13. Panasonic and Suomi were obviously shocked by this sudden turn of events.

They have been to the press conference, the same three TVs, VCR, MPEG, DVD.

Clearly, the gap is across the board. Whether they are willing or unhappy, it will not affect anything.

"Will we be authorized?"

"Yes, after repeated confirmation. The price of that decoding chip also has room to decrease. They will produce it in the foot basin next."

"This guy, it would be nice to be two years late. Has the shipment of our video recorders been affected?"

"Yes, but it's all because of the VCD. Except for the ones with karaoke functions, our sales in Xiangjiang have dropped significantly."

"Asshole, how could Xiangjiang use so much? They were all sold to Rabbit Country. By the way, what is Suomi doing?"

"President, they still seem to be planning to create their own format."

"Well, I can't wait any longer. Book me a plane ticket to Los Angeles. Last time, Panasonic won by a narrow margin. We can't fall behind this time. It's best to buy it directly.

By the way, if there is any movement in Europe, isn't Philips going to do it too? Is there any news? "

"President, I'm afraid it's enough. The White system is too powerful. They have a complete set of solutions. The things at the press conference can be used for production directly. And..."

"Why are you hesitating? What time is it now?"

"Yes, President, according to the news from Rabbit Country, those VCD factories have already submitted applications."

"Damn, why so fast."

"President, in essence, there is not much difference between VCD and DVD. It's just that the video compression method is different. As for the optical drive and disc, the difference is only in price."

"Hey, there is really trouble this time. It seems that the plan of the Rabbit Country Factory must be advanced."

William White is still very happy to accept Panasonic's olive branch. Not only because of Panasonic, don't forget, Universal is still in their hands.

White Pictures, Disney, Universal, these are the three giants. Apart from one Columbia, it doesn't really matter if the others are, as long as you can protect intellectual property rights.

Of course, there are also very unhappy people. Lei Shidong is very painful now. He has more than Paramount. In addition to continuing to operate theaters, the old guy also has a video rental business.

For old guys, any change is unpleasant. It's a good day now, but if you make a moth here, it will definitely not do me any good.

Working with Colombia?

Hehe, now there is no sign of horoscope. You know when the foot basin will have results.

As for Philips?

I really don't understand, is this former overlord of the industry the same as their ridiculous Armada?

There are really not many options left for the old guys.

Thinking of William White, the old guy twitched again. Nima, this bastard kid somehow caused me to spend hundreds of millions more. If I fall into his arms now, I'm afraid I will be laughed crazy.

Why, why should Mao care about what Hollywood thinks.

Cough cough, what do you think, why is the later MPEG awesome 13?

It doesn't matter how good your format is if the content provider doesn't support it. White Pictures has already said that no one is allowed to convert his movies in MPEG format.

Any commercial use is infringing and illegal, and once they find someone selling or viewing it, they will file a lawsuit.