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DVD Region Codes - What You Need To Know
The DVD world is divided into eight regions (six major geographical regions and two special use regions). According to some, this is a means of providing copyright protection and preserve international film distribution arrangements, as well as prevent "illegal" copying. However, is it also a plot by movie companies to command higher prices for DVDs overseas?

DVD Rot: Fact Or Fiction?
DVD Rot - Does it exist? DVD is the most successful home entertainment technology for watching movies to date and has also proven to be an excellent storage medium for computer data. However, it isn't without some faults. For some insights on DVD Durability and Longevity, check out my article: DVD Rot - Fact or Fiction.

Throwaway DVDs
Disney is heading up a new strategy to market disposable DVDs. Check out details and my perspective on this issue.

DVD Players and Recorders - What's Ahead For DVD In 2004
DVD is unequivocally, the most successful consumer electronics product of all time. In six short years, DVD players are in over 35% of U.S. homes (some of which now have more than one player), and from the U.S. to Afghanistan, millions of DVD players also in use around the world. How long can this momentum continue? Find out what lies ahead for DVD in the following article.

The RF Modulator - DVD Player Connection Option
The RF Modulator solution. DVD is becoming so popular that many consumers are either putting units in kids rooms and offices or otherwise connecting them to older or second TVs that do not have the proper audio/video inputs. However, there is a solution to this dilemma - the RF Modulator. The following article shows how you can use an RF modulator to connect your old TV with your new DVD player.