More DVD Player and Recorder Basics

Where did all the DVD recorders go? There used to be a lot choose from, but in the past few years that selection has dwindled significantly. Find out why in my article: The Case of the Disappearing DVD Recorder.

Which is better for upscaling video, an upscaling DVD player or HDTV? Check out all the info.

DVD Recording formats are exactly same as the commercial DVD format (DVD-Video). Find out what the differences are and why they are important.

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?

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.

Check out some useful tips when faced with needing to connect both a DVD recorder and VCR to your TV.

DVD has not only changed the way we watch video content, but has changed the way we set up our video and audio components. In this article I present a basic overview of progressive scan and why it is important to the viewing experience.

Ever since DVD was introduced in 1997, engineers and manufacturers have been working on its eventual replacement. Although DVD as we know it today will be around for some time to come, the advent of high definition DVD recording and playback for consumers will make its official U.S. debut soon. Here is an overview of the two main high definition...

DVD is so popular that many have players in kids rooms and offices or otherwise connecting them to older or second TVs that do not have the proper audio/video inputs. In this case, you need to use an RF Modulator.

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.

"Your DVD Will Become Unplayable In 48 Hours..." Disney is planning to market disposable DVDs. Find out more in my article: Throwaway DVDs.

An excellent explanation of what is meant by "anamorphic DVD" and how it affects your DVD viewing. Posted by The Projector Pros.

LaserDisc and DVD are not the first Disc based video systems, neither is the concept of High Resolution TV. Check out the contributions of the U.K. to the development of Television Technology.

Having trouble connecting your new DVD player to the rest of your system? Here is a helpful guide from Crutchfield.

An explanation of DVD Region Codes and what that means for the consumer. Site presented by Code Free DVD.

Here is a great resource site on the new DVD+RW recordable DVD format. This site answers all your questions regarding DVD+RW and how it relates to the current DVD play and DVD-rom formats.

Great resource site on the state of DVD+RW DVD recording format. Latest info on technology and products.

Keep up with the latest news on high definition DVD.

An overview of how a DVD works, presented by Marshall Brain of How Stuff Works.

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 my report.