1.  Although it is geared mostly for videocassette production, AstralTech's existing infrastructure can support expansion into DVD, the company said.

2.  Art includes a 18-pica color photo of DVD player.

3.  As befits its historic and artistic importance, the "Orphic Trilogy" has been given a superb presentation on DVD.

4.  Delayed more than three years beyond their first scheduled shipping date, the DVD+RW drives are not the first to bring DVD writing to the PC market.

5.  Current DVD systems and discs can't record.

6.  Current portable DVD players offer bright, clear video display, Dolby Digital sound and batteries powerful enough for a double feature.

7.  Currently, about 125 employees at the site work on DVDs.

8.  Customers must be 18 and over to enter the section where X-rated videos and DVDs will be featured, in the back of the store, he said.

9.  Despite the confusion that almost always accompanies a new technology, DVD is worth knowing about.

10.  Despite the downturn in players, shipments of DVD software rose in the period to 81.7 million from 69.1 million.