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 DVD - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
DVDs are made from a 0.6 mm thick disc of polycarbonate plastic coated with a much thinner (reflective) aluminium layer.
DVDs contain a file system, called UDF, which is an extension of the ISO 9660 Standard used for CD-ROMs.
DVDs resemble compact discs: their physical dimensions are the same—12cm or the mini 8cm—but they are encoded in a different format and at a much higher density.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/DVD   (3793 words)

  
 DVD FAQ
DVD video has exceptional color fidelity, so muddy or washed-out colors are almost always a problem in the display (or the original source), not in the DVD player or disc.
DVD is vastly superior to consumer videotape and generally better than laserdisc (see 2.7.).
DVD video recorders first appeared in Japan at the end of 1999, and in the rest of the world at the end of 2000.
www.dvddemystified.com /dvdfaq.html#4.3   (17764 words)

  
 DVD-ROM Overview
DVD allows the content of six or more CD-ROM discs to be stored on a single disc.
The term DVD-ROM is used to define both the physical/logical format of pre-recorded DVD discs and the computer multimedia applications of DVD.
"DVD-ROM drives and PCs with DVD capability are now widespread"
www.disctronics.co.uk /technology/dvdrom/dvdrom_intro.htm   (479 words)

  
 The PC Technology Guide
In the late-1990s computer-based DVD drives outsold home DVD-Video machines by a ratio of at least 5:1 and, thanks to the enthusiastic backing of the computer industry in general and the CD-ROM drive manufacturers in particular, by early in the new millennium there were more DVD-ROM drives in use than CD-ROM drives.
For computer users, however, DVD means more than just movies, and whilst DVD-Video grabbed most of the early headlines, it was through the sale of DVD-ROM drives that the format made a bigger immediate impact in the marketplace.
After a lifespan of ten years, during which time the capacity of hard disks increased a hundred-fold, the CD-ROM finally got the facelift it required to take it into the next century when a standard for DVD, initially called digital video disc but eventually known as digital versatile disc, was finally agreed during 1996.
www.pctechguide.com /10dvd.htm   (369 words)

  
 DVD drive manufacturers on STORAGE search .com
DVD recorders are also set to quickly gain popularity, growing from $760 million in sales in 2002 to $5.3 billion in sales in 2006, according to market research firm iSuppli Corporation.
The value of DVD sales and rental markets in the five major European markets was about $9.3 Billion during 2004, and will grow to nearly $17 Billion in 2009.
For the fifth consecutive year in the CD category and third consecutive year in DVDs, Memorex led its competitors in all blank digital media, in both volume and sales, according to NPD data.
www.storagesearch.com /dvdrom.html   (2101 words)

  
 DVD - Glossary - CNET.com
While similar in physical size and appearance to a compact disc or a CD-ROM, DVD is a huge leap from its predecessor's 650MB of storage.
Unfortunately, to use DVDs, you'll have to buy a new drive, but that new hardware will also read your older CD-ROMs and audio CDs.
DVDs can be double-sided, ramping up the maximum storage on a single disc to 17GB.
www.cnet.com /Resources/Info/Glossary/Terms/dvd.html   (117 words)

  
 Virtual Urth: News At The DVD Channel - DVD News, DVD News, and DVD News
The DVD version of "The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time," developed in conjunction with Presto Studios, is a significant enhancement of the CD-ROM version created especially for the DVD platform.
DVD-to-Go also decodes Dolby Digital into a Dolby Surround compatible stereo output as well as DVD video to provide a total "theater" experience from a notebook.
DVD revenues for the first quarter fiscal 1998 have replaced declining laserdisc revenues on approximately a one-for-one basis.
www.virtualurth.com /dvd/dvdnews.html   (5479 words)

  
 What is DVD? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary
The DVD specification supports disks with capacities of from 4.7GB to 17GB and access rates of 600KBps to 1.3 MBps.
DVDs are commonly used as a medium for digital representation of movies and other multimedia presentations that combine sound with graphics.
A DVD holds a minimum of 4.7GB of data, enough for a full-length movie.
www.webopedia.com /TERM/D/DVD.html   (447 words)

  
 Howstuffworks "How DVDs Work"
These Panasonic DVD players allow you to play movies and music in a wide variety of formats, and its high-quality video makes you feel like you're in a movie theater.
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.
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.
electronics.howstuffworks.com /dvd.htm   (112 words)

  
 PCWorld.com - Upgrade Guide: Install a DVD-ROM Drive
Slide the DVD-ROM drive into your PC's mounting bay (B), and connect the wide data cable and the power cable to the rear of the DVD-ROM drive (C).
The typical DVD-ROM drive upgrade kit has many cables and involves many required connections; the specifics vary by manufacturer.
DVD movies are recorded using MPEG-2 compression, so you'll need to consider the options for decompressing the video.
www.pcworld.com /hereshow/article/0,aid,41021,00.asp   (1106 words)

  
 DVD region patches for dvd-rom players
Dvd discs with a region code will only play on dvd-players with the same region code.
DVD Utils or Feteke (this is the original site, but not always "up")
If you want to buy Region 1 DVD software, you can search Amazon or browse their new DVD store.
regionhacks.datatestlab.com   (1841 words)

  
 Emedia Professional: The Funk & Wagnalls DVD-ROM/Web encyclopedia: a publishing revolution's first reference point? - includes related article on making DVD - Evaluation
But it is clear by the way Harry Fox refers to this title as the "first generation," that he sees the ROM version as a transitional product, a stop-gap measure until the DVD player/set-top box market matures.
As updated entries arrive via the modem connection, the older entries are effectively replaced by a newly created link which re-routes future searches from the old, now-defunct entry on your DVD disc to the new, updated entry on your hard drive.
After all, DVD is primarily a bigger bit bucket--it provides high-quality MPEG-2 video, which is nice, but as for Dolby AC-3 surround sound--well...
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FXG/is_n9_v11/ai_21041383   (1488 words)

  
 DVD authoring & DVD-ROM premastering services - DVD Master - S. California
Bill Viola, entrusted DVD Master with his latest projects' "5 Angels for the Millenium," "Saint Catherine" for the world premier at the prestigious
We can implement every feature of DVD technology, using professional-grade equipments.
Paul Getty Museum's special "Departures" exhibition showcased our 3-D DVD in full 5.1 Dolby Surround.
www.dvdmaster.com   (338 words)

  
 DVD Players: Code Free DVD Players, DVD Recorders and Multiregion DVD Players at DVD City
With the Code Free NTSC/PAL Player HandB DV808 by JSK, Watch movies from all zones 1 - 6 with the amazing region free multi standard HandB DV808 dvd player.
DVD Players: Code Free DVD Players, DVD Recorders and Multiregion DVD Players at DVD City
Resources: Plasma · LCD · Projector · DLP TV · DVD Players · Region Free DVD ·
www.dvdcity.com   (266 words)

  
 DVD-ROM on Encyclopedia.com
Macrovision announces safedisc DVD-ROM copy protection at E3; Market leading technology for PC games protection now has DVD signature.
MICROSOFT: Microsoft releases two new Encarta 99 reference titles in DVD-ROM format.
Publication: PC World Monthly; Author: Dean Andrews ; Source: MAGAZINES
www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-E1-D1V1D1R1O1M1.asp   (177 words)

  
 Comparison shopping from quality online and local stores at ZDNet Shopper.com
Combined with a DVD burner the A series is prepared for any computing task.
Find great bargains - prices updated twice daily
shopper-zdnet.com.com /2001-1_15-0.html?legacy=cnet   (298 words)

  
 Samsung's Digital World - CD/DVD-Rom
"Lightning-Quick CD Burner Moonlights as a DVD Player"
Very Positive Review / USA 05 / 2003
www.samsung.com /Products/CDDVD_Rom   (55 words)

  
 Pioneer PC - Professional DVD ROM
Home > Products > PC - Professional > DVD ROM
www.pioneer-eur.com /eur/product_overview.jsp?category_id=441&taxonomy_id=43-91   (18 words)

  
 Pioneer Electronics
‘Tis the season to be crafty and breathe some life into those traditional holiday cards with DVD
Sound and Vision reviews Pioneer Elite VSX-74TXVi A/V Receiver.
Important: Free upgrade for PRO-x30HD Elite Projection TVs
www.pioneerelectronics.com   (56 words)

  
 CNET - Product reviews - Consumer reviews - Unbiased reviews - Hardware reviews - CNET reviews
Latest reviews, DVD/portable DVD players, DVRs, Home theaters, Hard disk video recorders, HDTV World
Game consoles, PlayStation 2 games, Xbox games, GameCube games, Game Boy Advance games, PC games
reviews.cnet.com   (797 words)

  
 The PC Technology Guide
In the late-1990s computer-based DVD drives outsold home DVD-Video machines by a ratio of at least 5:1 and, thanks to the enthusiastic backing of the computer industry in general and the CD-ROM drive manufacturers in particular, by early in the new millennium there were more DVD-ROM drives in use than CD-ROM drives.
For computer users, however, DVD means more than just movies, and whilst DVD-Video grabbed most of the early headlines, it was through the sale of DVD-ROM drives that the format made a bigger immediate impact in the marketplace.
After a lifespan of ten years, during which time the capacity of hard disks increased a hundred-fold, the CD-ROM finally got the facelift it required to take it into the next century when a standard for DVD, initially called digital video disc but eventually known as digital versatile disc, was finally agreed during 1996.
www.pctechguide.com /34DVD.htm   (383 words)

  
 Unable to detect CD-Rom drive - Computer Forum
When I was about to burn a DVD from my Sony DVD-Rom 16x to a Sony DVD-RW drive, I noticed that my DVD-Rom was no longer detected by my computer.
I also noticed the DVD-Rom light is always on.
Are there any way to tell if it is the wiring or should I just buy a new DVD-Rom drive?
www.computerforum.com /showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=14672   (311 words)

  
 BD-ROM. How good will these movies be? - PlayStation Movies - PlayStation.com Forums
Topmost is the 25GB BD layer, under which sits the usual dual-layer DVD structure providing 8.5GB of storage capacity.
Consumer-oriented BD and HD DVD players and pre-recorded discs are expected to arrive in the US and Europe late 2005.
Customers will be able to buy the discs knowing that they can watch the DVD content straight away, and the HD material as and when they upgrade to a new machine.
playstation.lithium.com /playstation/board/message?board.id=movies&message.id=87226   (311 words)

  
 Log in ....Tribune--On Hardware
Individually though CD ROMs are very reliable and have a long shelf life yet if compared to the DVD, the DVD scores over the CDs in terms of reliability.
Because the DVD ROM drive uses a shorter-wavelength light than the standard CD ROM drive, it can read smaller data pits on a spiral track whose turns are closer together than on a CD.
Normally a DVD ROM with a minimum storage capacity can store up to the data of 7 CD ROMs.
www.tribuneindia.com /2001/20010122/login/hardware.htm   (1052 words)

  
 Company CD-romrom: CD DVD Authoring by JS Enterprises
JS Enterprises is a top resource for authoring an interactive company CD-rom.
No one is better qualified to author and develop a corporate CD rom
a very detailed overview of these services, samples of company CD-rom development and CD authoring projects, client testimonials and, of course, a lot more info about
www.cybergoal.com /company-cd-rom.html   (110 words)

  
 What is CD-ROM drive? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary
Simple Micro: CD and DVD Drives - Sells CD/DVD drives and accessories for laptops and computers, including models from Dell, Compaq, and IBM.
ProAction Media: CD and DVD Drives - Offers optical disc manufacturing and duplication services, as well as associated products such as CD and DVD drives.
KnowledgeStorm: CD and DVD Drives - Business technology search site offering software, service, reseller and hardware information on thousands of IT solutions.
www.webopedia.com /TERM/P/CD_ROM_drive.html   (215 words)

  
 DVD Replication, CD Replication, mini DVD and mini CD, business card DVD
From full sized DVD ROM to business card DVD ROM and mini DVD ROM.
Full size DVD-ROM 5 - 4.7 GB (Single Layer Single Side)
DVD Replication, CD Replication, mini DVD and mini CD, business card DVD
www.replication4dvd.com   (215 words)

  
 Roxio -> DVD Support -> FAQ
A SVCD can be played on many standalone DVD Players and of course on all computers with a DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive with the help of a software based decoder / player.
A VCD can be played on almost all standalone DVD Players and of course on all computers with a DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive with the help of a software based decoder / player.
A single layer (DVD-5) DVD stores up to 2 hours of very good quality DVD-Video, including several audio tracks in formats like stereo, Dolby Digital or DTS and also advanced menu systems, subtitles and still pictures that can be played by standalone DVD Players and computer DVD-ROMs.
www.roxio.com /dvd_forum/faq.jhtml   (1234 words)

  
 MagicISO - Convert BIN to ISO, Create, Edit, Burn, Extract ISO file, ISO/BIN converter/extractor/editor
You can also use MagicISO to make CD/DVD image from CD-ROM to hard disk in order to backup CD/DVD or use it with virtual CD or Virtual machine.
Using this function, you can combine multiple OS installation CD into one CD/DVD image file in order to install multiple OS from one CD/DVD.
Make image files from CD-ROM or hard disk, and handle bootable information at meanwhile.
www.magiciso.com   (278 words)

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