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Response Audio
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What does one do with one of the worst formats ever to come out?
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May 23, 2013, 12:18:04 PM »
Remember these? The Philips CD-i player that could be used for gaming, videos, CD player and a few other things?
I never did get all the way through Burn Cycle
Movies were ok but black backgrounds had a lot of saturation.
So what do I do with it now
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jsaliga
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Re: What does one do with one of the worst formats ever to come out?
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May 23, 2013, 12:20:58 PM »
Send it off to the Smithsonian.
--Jerome
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sleepyguy24
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Re: What does one do with one of the worst formats ever to come out?
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May 23, 2013, 12:56:27 PM »
Sell it on ebay to see if there is someone who wants one?
Donate it to Goodwill?
Use the chassis for another project?
Have one really large and heavy paperweight or a light boat anchor?
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Response Audio
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Re: What does one do with one of the worst formats ever to come out?
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May 23, 2013, 01:09:30 PM »
Well I guess I could hold onto it and let one of my kids have it for a CD player. Maybe someday ill try to finish Burn Cycle
It's been around for quite a while, early 90's I believe when they first came out.
A decent CD player but has some bloat in the bass.
I can just add it to my collection with my Beta VCR and 10 lb VCR camcorder
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StereoNut
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Re: What does one do with one of the worst formats ever to come out?
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May 23, 2013, 03:28:02 PM »
Doorstop!?!
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Re: What does one do with one of the worst formats ever to come out?
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May 23, 2013, 03:47:56 PM »
I bet someone on EBay would buy it. 30 day auction, no reserve.. byebye! Might not get what you think it's worth, but you will get what it is really worth.
Good luck!
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allenzachary
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May 23, 2013, 05:59:01 PM »
Units are selling (not just being offered) for around $100. Really.
I interviewed with Philips about a position as a product representative for CD-1. It was a really strange interview, almost like a pyramid scheme presentation. The interviewers were pitching the device as much as they were seeking people to sell it. I thought it was a bizarre combination of formats and passed. (One of my better career decisions.)
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Response Audio
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May 24, 2013, 07:46:44 AM »
I just looked on eBay and there are a few of them where people are asking $200. I can see someone who has a large collection of movies and games wanted to grab a backup.
I don't think I'll go through the trouble of trying to sell it but its interesting to see what these bring in. At best, they are a neat novelty item.
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