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	What is Superbit?
		Although the Superbit™ collection can be viewed on any DVD player, the more advanced DVD equipment, the better the experience.
		The Superbit™ titles utilize a high bit rate digital transfer process which optimizes video quality while offering a choice of both DTS and 5.1 Dolby Digital audio.
		Superbit™ DVDs are encoded at about double their normal bit rate while maintaining full compatibility with the DVD-Video format.
	www.sonypictures.com /cthe/superbit/what_is_superbit.html (255 words)

	Superbit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Superbit is a brand of premium DVD-Video versions of motion pictures from Columbia TriStar Home Video, a division of Sony.
		Superbit DVDs contain a reduced amount (and usually are completely devoid) of so-called added value and bonus material, such as documentaries or interviews, which can be found on regular DVDs.
		Superbit should not be confused with either HD-DVD or Blu-ray (another optical disc technology used by Sony), both of which are different media formats.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Superbit (267 words)

	TechnoFILE looks at Superbit DVD's (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The series, which debuts on October 9 with five initial titles, is called the "Superbit" collection and uses what the company says is a new encoding and reallocation process (whatever the heck that means!) to create what it claims will be the highest quality image and sound yet available on DVD.
		Superbit DVD's take advantage of a special, high bit rate digital encoding process that optimizes video quality while offering consumers both DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio on the disc.
		Superbit DVDs can be encoded at double their normal bit rate, yielding (according to CTHV) outstanding picture quality that complements the performance of the new generations of progressive scan DVD players.
	www.technofile.com /articles/superbit_dvds.html (658 words)

	Hi Fi Writer - Superbit DVDs
		All the Superbit titles come with a Dolby Digital 5.1 sound track (at the highest rate of 448kbps) and a DTS 5.1 sound track (at the half-rate 768kbps).
		Superbit increases the video data by over 90 per cent and this, once again, is evident in a much sharper focus and greater detail.
		In the Superbit version the nostril is perceptibly traced, in the original he appears to have an unsightly tumour!
	www.hifi-writer.com /he/superbit/superbit.htm (1555 words)

	Moviehole.net - Labyrinth/The Dark Crystal : Superbit (DVD)
		Superbit is a new DVD experience which works a treat, especially if played with a good quality home theatre set-up.
		The drawback of the Superbit format is that all the space of the disc is used up on the advanced picture and sound quality — and there’s no room left for extras.
		In some respects, Superbit is made purely for the DVD enthusiast — the price might be the tip-off — with the home theatre set-up, but even those watching on a small-screen should notice the difference.
	www.moviehole.net /reviews/20030511_731.html (511 words)

	The One (Superbit) (2001)
		The one distinct advantage of the Superbit titles is that if you are a major fan of a particular title and if that title is released in both normal style and Superbit, then this might be the one case where it might be advantageous to get both.
		Superbit Deluxe is a feature available on some discs in Region 1 U.S. where the film comes in a package where you get a Superbit disc with the film only and a second extras disc that features all the additional material that might have been available on the original release.
		Superbit has the ability to render layer changes mostly invisible and I had to perform some fairly interesting tricks to find out where it was (like fast forwarding the disc while I had my ear against the player, which always works), but in the end I found it.
	www.michaeldvd.com.au /Reviews/Reviews.asp?ID=3622 (1752 words)

	Columbia TriStar's Superbit DVD Series - TimeForDVD.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Overall, these three Superbit DVD samples seem to indicate that Columbia TriStar Superbit's picture quality is a welcomed improvement for serious and discriminating home theater enthusiasts, videophiles, and DTS surround sound fans.
		Preferably, the Superbit DVD releases would be "day and date" with the regular DVD edition of the same movie, but staggering the releases one or two months either way would still be acceptable, if both releases were known ahead of time.
		Otherwise, if the Superbit release trails six months to several years after the first regular DVD edition release, it would be a duplicate follow-up purchase decision for the consumer which is far less desirable.
	timefordvd.com /feature/Superbit.shtml (2666 words)

	DVD Verdict Review - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Superbit Edition
		Columbia claims its Superbit titles are superior based on two technical criteria: their higher video bitrates and their usage of the full storage afforded on a DVD.
		Superbit may be a substantial improvement over their own titles, but compared to the best work of other studios (which oftentimes is not rare—it's their standard level of excellence), it's nothing to get you excited.
		After having the chance to review one of the Superbit titles, my opinion of the line remains unchanged: it is little more than a marketing gimmick, a means of differentiating their product line from the premium lines of other studios.
	www.dvdverdict.com /reviews/cthdse.php (1926 words)

	Air Force One: Superbit (1997)
		The Superbit Collection will set a new benchmark in high resolution DVD picture and sound, creating the ultimate in home entertainment.
		Superbit DVDs utilize a special high bit rate digital transfer process that optimizes video quality and offers a choice of both DTS and 5.1 Dolby Digital audio.
		Ultimately, I thought the Superbit image deserved the same “B+” I gave to the original disc, for it continued to demonstrate a consistently good and occasionally great image that was marred only by a few small concerns.
	www.dvdmg.com /airforceonesuperbit.shtml (2760 words)

	The F-Stop Blues: Get Hi Def DVD Now with SuperBit
		A SuperBit DVD is encoded at double the normal bit rate of a standard DVD giving a higher quality image.
		This is the first I’ve heard of SuperBit so I don’t have one to compare but if you are a SuperBit DVD fan then let me know in the comments.
		In the Superbit encoded discs, there will be single pixel detail which has made it through the encoding process.
	www.fstop-blues.com /2005/11/get-hi-def-dvd-now-with-superbit.html (924 words)

	dOc Special Collections: CTHE Superbit Collection DVDs
		As is the rule, the Superbit collection lacks the extras found on the loaded two-disc release, but the addition of a booming DTS track here might be enough to tip the scales.
		The new Superbit transfers are wondrous, but the lack of special features is a disappointment for what could have been a good excuse for collectors to upgrade from the previous version.
		The Superbit release is the best way to experience the film, but the omission of the commentary from the original disc makes the slightly improved video and audio portions negligible.The cost difference is also a factor, as the Superbit release costs nearly double that of the original in most stores.
	www.digitallyobsessed.com /docspecialfeature.php3?feat=superbit (2705 words)

	A Look at Superbit
		In truth, the Superbit line is targeted at the 'high end' Home Theater owner, who at minimum has a system capable of playing DTS DVDs, can connect a progressive scan DVD Player to a TV through high end component cables, and may even own a 16:9 widescreen TV.
		The stars of the Superbit series are the DTS tracks, and since Columbia Tristar is using the lower bit rate DTS tracks I'd rather see them add these DTS tracks to their main releases, which in many cases they could easily do.
		The one Superbit which is most justifiable as a re-buy is Desperado because it is dramatically better in both picture and sound, and I'd recommend The Fifth Element and Air Force One ONLY if you have a DTS capable system.
	www.dvdtalk.com /superbit.html (2669 words)

	Amazon.com: Spider-Man 2 (Superbit Collection): DVD: Tobey Maguire,Kirsten Dunst,James Franco,Alfred Molina,Rosemary ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		With all of Hollywood's biggest and best toys at his disposal, Raimi and his writers stay true to the Marvel mythology, honoring Spider-Man creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, and setting the bar impressively high for the challenge of Spider-Man 3.
		The Superbit titles utilize a special high bit rate digital encoding process which optimizes video quality while offering a choice of both DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio.
		By reallocating space on the disc normally used for value-added content, Superbit DVDs can be encoded at double their normal bit rate while maintaining full compatibility with the DVD video format.
	www.amazon.com /Spider-Man-Superbit-Collection-Tobey-Maguire/dp/B0002XK18G (2361 words)

	DVD Review - The Fifth Element: Superbit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		As in other "Superbit" releases, this improvement is especially visible in "busy" shots, which contain a lot of detail, a lot of texture and a lot of movement.
		The Dolby Digital audio track that was part of the previous release always stood out in its transparency and the engaging use of surrounds without ever collapsing the sound field - and that despite the fact that it only employed a 384 Kbps audio bitrate.
		The new "Superbit" version now improves on this meticulous sonic imaging by upping the bitrate to the Dolby Digital maximum of 448 kbps and the result is a soundfield that appears even more aggressive.
	www.dvdreview.com /fullreviews/the_fifth_element__superbit.shtml (1190 words)

	TechnoFILE Reviews "Superbit" DVD's
		The Superbit process uses new techniques for the encoding and reallocation processes to supposedly give viewers the "ultimate" in audio and video performance.
		The Superbit colors are deeper and richer, and the audio's tighter and cleaner.
		The reason is that, while the difference between the two versions is is definitely there, it's subtle enough that if you didn't run the discs side by side you might not notice it.
	www.technofile.com /dvds/superbit_dvds.html (768 words)

	Superbit Deluxe DVD series from Columbia TriStar - TimeForDVD.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		As you probably guessed, the Superbit Deluxe 2-disc series will devote the first disc to just the feature film, keeping with the mantra of the original Superbit series.
		The second set of Superbit Deluxe releases were released on September 17, 2002, and includes The Mask of Zorro and Snatch.
		Like the Superbit DVD series, the Superbit Deluxe series will primarily focus on action and science fiction movies, targeting those titles that serious DVD enthusiasts are more likely to collect.
	timefordvd.com /feature/SuperbitDeluxe.shtml (941 words)

	DVDBeaver.com - DVD Comparison David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia DVD Comparison DVD Review David Lean Lawrence of Arabia ...
		There are also subtle contrast and colour-balance differences in the Superbits and the R2 Superbit to my eyes looks the most natural, while on a side by side comparison the R2/4 Collector's Edition is slightly too warm in colour although not unpleasing.
		Because of the PAL pitch change, the top place for audio must remain with the R1 Superbit which is only fractionally behind the R2 Superbit in terms of image quality.
		The inclusion of these musical passages makes it difficult to compare the DVD running time (227 minutes) with the original 1962 cut shown at the film's premiere (said to be 222 minutes): it is believed that the 1989 restoration is in fact still missing a few passages compared to the 1962 cut.
	www.dvdbeaver.com /film/DVDCompare2/lawrenceofarabia2.htm (1427 words)

	Labyrinth: Superbit (1986)
		Overall, the Superbit edition looked a little smoother and tighter, but not to a tremendous degree.
		The Superbit Labyrinth outdid the original in the activity of the soundfield, especially in regard to the surround channels.
		When I compared the Superbit DVD and the old release, the former’s 5.1 audio clearly seemed superior.
	www.dvdmg.com /labyrinthsuperbit.shtml (2012 words)

	Superbit DVD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		So with SUPERBIT DVD's, you only get the absolute best soundtrack the director wanted it to be played in.
		SUPERBIT DVD's utilize a high bit rate digital transfer process, which optimizes video quality while offering a choice between the best in either Dolby or DTS audio.
		SUPERBIT DVD's can be viewed on all existing DVD players, but the more advanced the DVD playback system, the better the overall visual and audible effects you get.
	www.impactsites2000.com /avmain/Superbit.htm (728 words)

	Superbit DVD selection, Classics, Drama, Music, Science Fiction and Fantasy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Yes, having the author's name in the title is misleading; particularly since Coppola has added an entire new spurious sub-plot about poor romantic Dracula trying to find love.
		Let us not be confused: Superbit is good, whilst The Patriot is Bad.
		Superbit on the other hand is a noticeable improvement over...
	www.store-galore.co.uk /DVD/Superbit_DVD.htm (470 words)

	EzyDVD - Superbit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Superbit gives viewers the opportunity to experience DVD in a whole new way.
		The Superbit Collection sets a new standard for DVD video and audio performance.
		The Superbit titles utilize a high bit rate digital transfer process which optimises video quality while offering a choice of both DTS and 5.1 Dolby digital audio.
	www.ezydvd.com.au /superbit.zml (306 words)

	DVDBeaver.com - DVD Comparison "The Fifth Element" Columbia (SUPERBIT) Region 1 NTSC vs Gaumont Region 2 PAL
		The R1 Superbit has long been a benchmark for picture quality, so I was curious to see how the new UK R2 2 Disc version compares.
		The R2 version has specs of dirt on the print that are not present in the R1 Superbit version, although not major it is noticeable on the outdoor shots.
		The R1 Superbit version has vastly superior picture quality compared with any Gaumont version, but the new R2 2 disc has plenty of interesting extras including commentary and a new documentary.
	www.dvdbeaver.com /film/dvdcompare/fifthelement.htm (794 words)

	Ultimate AV: Superbit DVDs Coming (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		CTHE says that the Superbit titles will utilize a special high^#150;bit-rate digital encoding process which "optimizes video quality" while offering a choice of both DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio.
		By reallocating space on the disc normally used for value-added special features, CTHE explains the Superbit DVDs can be encoded at double their normal bit rate while maintaining full compatibility with the DVD video format.
		A $73.95 Superbit "3-pack," consisting of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Desperado, and The Fifth Element, is also planned for release.
	www.guidetohometheater.com /news/11071 (339 words)

	DVDActive - Editorial - Articles - Fifth Element Video Guide
		It would appear that the R1 Superbit is encoded for Regions 1, 3 and 4.
		This was picked because of the bright colours in the foreground and the dark detail on the walls at the rear.
		I've just ordered the R4 superbit version so it'l be interesting to see if there is any significant difference in the colour cast and detail levels.
	www.dvdactive.com /editorial/articles/fifth-element-video-guide.html (2418 words)

	'The Fifth Element' Superbit R1 vs. Original R1
		Easy: the higher bitrate allows them to open the throttle on detail while remaining their picky standards for compression artefacts.
		But i am ULTRA happy to report that at least on the Fifth Element Superbit DVD, they did indeed reduce at least the horizontal EE a considerable amoung.
		Note: The SUPERBIT version is always the one at the TOP or the LEFT of the image.
	www.videophile.info /Review/TFE/TFE_01.htm (1391 words)

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