📀Data Play discs were small, high-capacity discs that could hold up to 500 MB of data.
💸The cost of Data Play discs and players was high compared to other storage options.
🚫Data Play discs were write-once and could not be erased or rewritten, making them less versatile.
💽The rise of flash memory and the popularity of MP3 players contributed to the decline of Data Play.
📉Data Play filed for bankruptcy in 2002 and never made a comeback in the market.
What was the storage capacity of Data Play discs?
—Data Play discs could hold up to 500 MB of data, with 250 MB on each side.
Why did Data Play fail?
—Data Play failed due to its limited storage capacity, high cost, write-once format, and the rise of flash memory and MP3 players.
Could Data Play discs be erased or rewritten?
—No, Data Play discs were write-once and could not be erased or rewritten.
What other storage options contributed to the decline of Data Play?
—The rise of flash memory, which offered more storage capacity at a lower cost, and the popularity of MP3 players played a significant role in the decline of Data Play.
What happened to Data Play after its bankruptcy in 2002?
—Data Play never made a comeback in the market after filing for bankruptcy and ultimately disappeared.
00:02Introduction to Data Play and comparison to the prop from the film Cherry 2000.
00:13Description of the size and capacity of Data Play discs.
00:43Mention of the competitors at the time, such as compact flash cards and SD cards.
01:53Discussion of the short-lived popularity of Data Play and its potential as a high-capacity alternative.
03:45Details about the challenges faced by Data Play, including hardware partners and copy protection.
05:01Data Play's bankruptcy and the reasons behind its downfall.
07:34The current rarity of Data Play devices and media.
09:19Introduction to a pre-production Data Play player and its features.
