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by davoomac on April 24th, 2006

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What are the advantages DVD has over VHS?

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  • by mister_c on April 27th, 2006

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    In very basic terms:

    DVDs provide better picture and sound quality than VHS. In terms of picture quality DVD video is on a par with broadcast TV (and is actually better quality than most digital TV channels.) In terms of sound, VHS is only capable of Dolby Surround (4 channels) Hi-Fi audio. DVD is capable of full Dolby Digital/DTS sound (5.1 channels). In addition, on VHS consumers have to choose whether they want the original widescreen version of a film or the 4:3 standard version. On DVD consumers buy one disc and then decide how they want their player to display the image.

    More content can be delivered in a much smaller package.

    The non-linear nature of DVDs means that "special features" such as interviews and commentaries can be added to feature films. Modern DVDs feature highly elaborate menus and contain lots of additional content that wouldn't typically be found on VHS, thus giving the consumer a more immersive experience.

    There are more but in terms of the advantages that the consumer sees, these are the most important differences.

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