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Laser discs: Played on Pioneer Model CLD-900, the compact disc produces great sound, the 20-cm size holds 20 minutes of music videos and the 30-cm disc holds a two-hour movie
Laser discs: Played on Pioneer Model CLD-900, the compact disc produces great sound, the 20-cm size holds 20 minutes of music videos and the 30-cm disc holds a two-hour movie

Laser discs: Played on Pioneer Model CLD-900, the compact disc produces great sound, the 20-cm size holds 20 minutes of music videos and the 30-cm disc holds a two-hour movie

Date3/26/1986
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  • Laser discs: Played on Pioneer Model CLD-900, the compact disc produces great sound, the 20-cm size holds 20 minutes of music videos and the 30-cm disc holds a two-hour movie.
  • Laser discs: Played on Pioneer Model CLD-900, the compact disc produces great sound, the 20-cm size holds 20 minutes of music videos and the 30-cm disc holds a two-hour movie
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Original Toronto Star caption: Laser discs: Played on Pioneer Model CLD-900, the compact disc produces great sound, the 20-cm size holds 20 minutes of music videos and the 30-cm disc holds a two-hour movie.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0101281F
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