kpk@gitpyr.UUCP (Kevin P. Kleinfelter) (12/18/85)
While examining specs for CD players, I have observed that Magnavox
samples at 4 times the normal rate, using a single laser.
Many CD players sample at the normal rate, using multiple lasers.
My questions:
1) Magnavox players are relatively inexpensive. Is one factor the
reduced laser count?
2) Does the increased sampling rate increase the total time the laser
is turned-on and thereby reduce laser lifetime?
3) Is the notion of sampling faster with a single laser better or worse
than sampling slower with more lasers?