OFF: DVD (was re: recordable CD-ROM's)

[William Duffy]

 >> What's the scoop on DVD?  I've been told that I should probably look
>> into purchasing a DVD player vs. a laser disk player, since I'm thinking
>> of getting the latter.  I've never looked a lot into either one,
>> truthfully, and haven't seriously shopped for stereo equipment in about
>> 10 years....  What are the advantages of DVD over a conventional CD or
>> laser disk player?  I've recall hearing/reading that DVD players will
>> also handle standard cd's--is that true?
>>
I suppose it would be possible there will be a player that could handle all
formats, since laser disk players and DVD can already play most CD's.

William