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What Do The Letters "DVD" Actually Stand For?
DVD is everywhere, but what do the letters "DVD" actually stand for and mean?

What Makes DVD Different Than VHS?
DVD is a disc, and VHS is tape, but there are other major differences between DVD and VHS.

What Is The Difference Between Movie DVDs And DVDs Made On A DVD recorder Or PC?
Homemade DVDs are becoming very popular, but the DVDs you make on a DVD recorder or PC aren't quite the same as pre-recorded commercial DVDs.

Can DVD Players Also Play Standard Music CDs?
DVD players can do more than just play DVDs...

What About True High Definition DVD?
Contrary to you might think, DVD is not a high definition format.

DVD Recording Times and Disc Writing Speed - Important Facts
When you buy a blank recordable DVD, on the label it not only refers to the disc size and record mode time, but also refers to Writing Speed. The disc label may indicate a 2x, 4x, 8x, or higher Writing Speed capability. What does this mean to the average consumer? For the answers, check out my Quick Tip: DVD Recording Times and Disc Writing Speed - Important Facts

DVD and Hi-Def Technology Primer - About.com Home Video
Check out a brief overview of DVD, Blu-ray, and HD-DVD from Ivana Redwine, About.com's Guide for Home Video/DVD.