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How DVDs Work
by Karim Nice

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It wasn't really that long ago that VHS tapes dominated the home video market, but now, DVDs have all but wiped them out completely. Going from tape to disc gave the home theater experience a major upgrade, and ushered in an era of feature-packed special edition home video.

In this article, you will learn what a DVD consists of, how a DVD player reads a disc, what to look for when buying a DVD player, a little DVD history and much more.


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DVDs are now the standard for home video. Unlike the old VHS tapes, DVDs offer extra features along with the movie or TV program. How important are these extras to you, and what are your favorites?
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Table of Contents:
›  Introduction to How DVDs Work
›  The Basics
›  Storing Data on a DVD
›  Data Storage: DVD vs. CD
›  The DVD Video Format
›  DVD Audio
›  The DVD Player
›  Features
›  Outputs
›  Connecting the DVD Player
›  DVDs and Laser Discs
›  FAQ
›  Models
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