To prevent DVD players from becoming victims of their own popularity, manufacturers are starting to combine basic movie playback with more advanced features.
Nearly 13 million DVD players were sold in the United States in 2001--an increase of 49.5 percent compared with the previous year. Sales are expected to grow another 25 percent in 2002, according to new figures from the Consumer Electronics Association.
In recent weeks, several such products have been announced from companies such as Moxi Digital. In addition, Microsoft also reportedly is preparing a combination device that would extend the capabilities of the DVD-capable Xbox (news - web sites) gaming console.
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