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To: Carlo Colatosti who wrote (34241)7/9/1998 6:00:00 PM
From: John Rieman  Respond to of 50808
 
Looks like ZiVA, Smells like ZiVA, and Apple wanted a hardware DVD decoder. We will need a review of the laptop, or an announcement to know for sure.



To: Carlo Colatosti who wrote (34241)7/9/1998 6:11:00 PM
From: J Fieb  Respond to of 50808
 
Here's the link for the Apple site.

apple.com

Is this an add-on kit only, or do new G3's come with the DVD?

When will the new iMAC add this as an option?

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To: Carlo Colatosti who wrote (34241)7/14/1998 8:24:00 PM
From: J Fieb  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 50808
 
Re Apple and Ziva;

Here are links for E4s releases about Apple and DVD. Can someone
pin this down for us??
E4 Ships First DVD Upgrade Kit for Macs

DVD Upgrade Kit Brings High-End DVD to Power Macintosh G3

e4.com

E4's CoolDVD Mac DVD-ROM Upgrade Kit Now Shipping

The Worlds First Mac DVD Upgrade Kit Available Through Fry's Electronics

e4.com

E4 Introduces DVD Playback Card for Macintosh

E4's CoolDVD Mac DVD Playback Card Brings DVD-Video to Apple Computers with Built-In DVD-ROM Drive.

and is expected to ship June 30, 1998.

e4.com

Plus I forgot this one;Mpeg streaming with Ziva

e4.com