DVD - Digital Versatile Disc - DVD Players and Recorders

How much do you really know about DVD? For a comprehensive look at DVD, check out the following entries in my Guide to DVD, DVD Players, and DVD Recorders.

Video Upscaling: With the advent of HDTV, the development of DVD players to match the resolution capabilities of HDTV are becoming more important. Many DVD players are now equipped with "upscaling" capability to better match the performance the capabilities of the today's HDTV's. However, the introduction of Blu-ray has confused the issue between standard DVD upscaling and the true HD capability …

What do you do when your TIVO and Cable/Satellite DVR hard drive gets full? One thing you can do is transfer your hard drive recordings to a DVD, but there are some limitations. Check out the details.

Find out how to connect both a DVD recorder and VCR to your TV.

All HDTVs and most DVD players can upscale video, but which does its best? Find out the answer in my article: Upscaling DVD Players vs Upscaling HDTVs.

DVD Recording formats are similar but, not the same as the commercial DVD format you buy in store. For all the details, read my Quick Tip: What Makes Home Recorded DVDs Different Than Commercial DVDs.

The DVD world is divided into eight 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?

How much time can you record on a DVD? Find out the answer in my article: DVD Record Modes - Recording Times For DVDs.

Check out a brief overview of DVD player basics from Gary Altunian, About.com Guide for Stereos.