We don’t think this format will catch on though unless it is really, really cheap and there is a large enough install base. Otherwise, flash memory is still the way to go at 1GB or 2GB sizes.

Vmedia claims to offer a 2GB version of the disc in a year’s time thanks to two-layer technology. What is your prognosis of the Vmedia disc? Vmedia doesn’t think so, as they have just released tiny discs measuring 36mm x 36mm that are comparable to other mobile storage solutions where physical size is concerned, and each Vmedia disc can hold 1GB of data, which is enough for a standard definition movie with some room to spare. Do you think it will make it to the big leagues, or will it be a bad decision by Vmedia? Is optical media about to kick the bucket anytime soon?