Spring 2001 Table of Contents

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Feature Stories

Interactive DVD-A Whole New Viewing Experience

by Terry Borst
DVD is a format with endless possibilities for interaction. Find out about the titles and features available now, in our buyer's guide to interactive discs. We explore the titles of interactive feature films, educational discs, games, music and more.

Control Freaks-Wireless Input Device Buyer's Guide

by Charles Mohnike
Is your living room overrun with remote controls? Is your set-top box sorely missing a wireless keyboard? It's time to condense those controllers and cut the cords. Check out our buyer's guide on the latest wireless controllers and streamline the communication you have with your entire entertainment center.

Video on Demand

by Edward B. Driscoll, Jr.
Take a glimpse at two companies that have their eye on the future - Blockbuster and ICTV - making it possible for us to watch whatever we want whenever we want.

Departments

Tube News

by Tony Kilcollins
News & Trends

Gear

by Chris Raley
  • VIA! Touch Panel
  • Proton SCR-2000 Remote Control
  • Realmagic DVR card
  • Terk TV55 antenna
  • Stream Machine Insta-Replay TV reference card
  • Avcast PC Caster
  • ATI All-in-Wonder RADEON
  • Panasonic Tau PureFlat TV/DVD/VCR combo
  • Sony MovieTime VHS VCR
  • iDVDBox i2DVD player

URLs4TV

by Chris Raley
  • Disney
  • The Blue Note
  • TBS
  • The Florida Ballots
  • 20th Century Fox
  • Colin Baker Archive
  • Art Commotion

Smart Discs

by Chris Raley
  • Men in Black
  • I'm Your Man
  • Riven

Columns

Toob: Across the Room

by Matthew York
We are on the brink of a new era in television that will rekindle thoughtful stimulation and active decision making in the living room.

Black Boxes: Sony WebTV+ INT-250

by Jim Martin
Sony INT-W250 WebTV Plus Internet Terminal

Black Boxes: Teraoptix Terapin CD-Recorder

by Chris Raley
Teraoptix Terapin Audio/Video CD Recorder

Black Boxes: Monivision DM6952ST Television

by Don Collins
Monivision DM6952ST 34-inch VGA Monitor with optional Video/TV Tuner

Black Boxes: AIWA XD-DV290U DVD Player

by Chris Raley
Aiwa XD-DV290U DVD Player

Interactive TV Update

by Don Collins
The next generation of interactive TV programs, highlighting the Game Show Network and MTV.