But do a search here (and on Steve Hoffman Forums) and you'll find that the actual failure rate is far above nil! Buy 'em if you want, but be aware that real DVD-A/CD sets are often available as imports.
Kyle, those DVD-A + CD sets are still being released... in Europe. We suckas get the crap dualdisc (or, like me, pay a premium to import). Given that there is this marketing experimentation going on, I think it behooves us all to just say no to dualdisc. We've fairly well covered the litany...
Said realization hits consumer just after (a) disc becomes stuck in slot-loading car player on way home, or (b) disc refuses to play in ubiquitous, brand-name player in consumer's home stereo system.