Query: What is a DVD?

[emet_sulk]

Type: Text
Sender ID: emet-sulk (Emet-Selch)
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Subject: Query: What is a DVD?
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As the title states, I would like to understand what exactly a 'dvd' is. I'm led to understand that it is similar to a vinyl record but attempts to clarify further (particularly on the material used and how it records data) were...futile.

If someone with a greater understanding of the technology could enlighten me, I would very much appreciate it.

Comments

[general_affairs]

[ While Emet-Selch was fun to pester and annoy, it was just for shits and giggles. He'd still come through for the guy's questions until he had a reason not to! ]

You got it.

I think most of them used quartz crystals for a lens, but no idea where it went after the laser reading bit.

I dunno how good you are with computers, but if you need to take a look at the motherboard in my phone, I can crack it open for you next time we're at the ship. And I got your back if you need a power source.

[emet_sulk]

My strengths lie more in magic than in technology, but I have some understanding due to repeated familiarity.

[ It's hard not to pick up some knowledge when you've lived for as long as he has and seen what he's seen. ]

I suppose examining your phone will do no harm. What do you mean by a power source though?

[ As in a way to power his currently-hypothetical CD/DVD player?? ]

[general_affairs]

Can't say I'd know either way about that one, materia seems pretty straight forward to me.

Stuff like phones and computers need electricity to do anything. I can charge stuff up with my mag rod as long as you've got the right gauge wires for it. Otherwise, you're risking the whole thing going up in flames.

[emet_sulk]

Oh, I see. You're referring to when I build the thing, aren't you?

I'm less concerned with being able to provide it immediate power and more concerned by the lack of infrastructure to keep it functioning. These sorts of things normally develop hand in hand but I doubt the boy is willing to wait a decade or so for this world to catch up.

Which means I will have to also construct a generator for his damn disc reader. As if I don't have enough to do already.

[general_affairs]

So who's asking you to read a DVD, and why?

Actually, if you built something to read and convert the binary, and cables to transmit the data to a USB port or aux jack, you could probably cheat and use a shellphone or maybe their phone to watch it on and skip a step or two.

2/2

[general_affairs]

Fuck it, I'll show you what I'm talking about next time we're on the ship. Just ask me to take a look at my phone.

Can't Turo help with the hardware though? He's familiar with tech too. C'mon, take it from a pro. Work smart, not hard. ;)

[emet_sulk]

[ What is this 'asking for help' thou speakest of? Okay no, what Reno says is sensible, but this is a personal project and Emet-Selch is a prideful man. He's grown too used to working alone.

He also doesn't want to admit he doesn't know what a USB is. Although he would if it was described. ]

I don't want to bother the man when he has his own projects. This is a selfish endeavour.

But I will take you up on your offer to examine your phone.

[general_affairs]

What, is Turo the kinda guy that doesn't know how to say no or something? If you get one made though, let me know and I'll pester old don-don about calling up a crew-wide movie night.

Can do. I'll drop in next time you guys swing by to pick me up.

[emet_sulk]

Well now, I suppose I have no choice but to commit to this venture once this engine is complete.

Noted. I look forward to our meeting.