DVDs: TM 329 Short Version

This week Nate and Ian discuss the dual-layered delight that is DVD -- it's history, and our memories of using it. SOURCES: The death of the DVD: Why sales dropped more than 86% in 13 years https://web.archive.org/web/20200329212906/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/08/the-death-of-the-dvd-why-sales-dropped-more-than-86percent-in-13-years.html PlayStation 2 Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_2 Bouncing DVD logo https://www.bouncingdvdlogo.com DVD Frequently Asked Questions https://web.archive.org/web/19970329103433/http://www.videodiscovery.com/vdyweb/dvd/dvdfaq.html DVD industry in crisis as sales slump https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/nov/29/dvd-industry-sales-slump-blu-ray HMV boss says more people buying DVDs and Blu-ray https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c99wngrw4nxo DVD and Blu-ray sales statistics https://www.avforums.com/threads/dvd-and-blu-ray-sales-statistics.2004986/ British Video Association press release archive https://web.archive.org/web/20100623045015/http://www.bva.org.uk/news-press-releases/2009-news-release-sales-robust-transitional-year-british-video-industry DVD Commercial from 2000 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xn8m9KLYQg Yahoo DVD Player review https://www.cnet.com/reviews/yahoo-ydp-530-review/ Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.